INTRODUCTIONAlopecia in children can be congenital or acquired, self-limited, or permanent, curable, treatable, or irreversible. Accurate diagnosis is necessary to avoid distress and ensure appropriate management. Non-scarring conditions are most…
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INTRODUCTIONThe tumescent technique was first described in the literature by Dr. Jeffrey A. Klein in 1987.1 He developed this technique to provide a safer and more effective method for liposuction.…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) affects 20% of infants and adolescents and up to 3% of adults worldwide1,2 and its incidence is increasing globally.3 AD causes erythema, constant intense itching,4 and psychological…
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INTRODUCTIONAging of the facial skin is predominantly controlled by both intrinsic factors, such as age-dependent degradation of skin structure, and extrinsic factors such as environmental stressors.1 Intrinsic and extrinsic aging…
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CASEA 25-year-old female with a 9-year history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) categorized by +ANA (1:640 speckled), +ds-DNA, +anti-Smith, +Anti-histone, palatal ulcers, hypocomplementemia (C3 and C4), malar rash, class V…
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INTRODUCTIONChemical peels are a popular, effective, noninvasive and relatively safe modality to improve skin appearance and to treat various skin problems, such as acne, pigmentation, scars, wrinkles, melasma, and photoaging…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a condition that affects up to 87% of adolescents and over 50% of adults.1 Acne sufferers commonly self-treat with well-established over the counter (OTC) products approved by…
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INTRODUCTIONReconstruction of lower extremity defects following resection of cutaneous tumors is clinically and technically challenging.1 The lower limb has poor skin laxity and scarce subcutaneous tissue, which contributes to the…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin “pores” (SP) are visible topographic depressions at the tegument surface that correspond to the ostia of pilosebaceous follicles or eccrine sweat glands. They are most commonly located on the…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that predominantly affects young adult females in the second and third decades of life.1 Clinically, HS is characterized by painful dermal…
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INTRODUCTIONDiabetic gustatory hyperhidrosis is a late sequela of diabetes and can have profound consequences. We report a case of diabetic gustatory hyperhidrosis controlled with topical aluminum chloride hexahydrate and support…
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INTRODUCTIONTransgender and gender diverse people can experience increased depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and suicide from gender dysphoria (GD).1 GD occurs due to a discrepancy between a person’s gender identity, assigned…
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