INTRODUCTIONThe International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) initiative is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 to enhance research and treatment of dermatologic disease by addressing a need for validated, standardized, patient-centered…
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INTRODUCTIONLupus erythematosus (LE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with multisystem organ involvement and is characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical, immunologic, and histologic manifestations. This condition most commonly affects…
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INTRODUCTIONMinoxidil is a widely accepted medication for hair loss, with extensive regional coverage and various application methods, including solutions and foam formulations that are available over the counter in the…
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INTRODUCTIONMany commonly administered, older biologics for psoriasis target interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-23, which are essential to neutrophil recruitment for fungal defense, predisposing patients to mostly oral candidiasis.1-3 Such drugs are…
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INTRODUCTIONCutaneous collagenous vasculopathy (CCV) is a rare, idiopathic, cutaneous microangiopathy first reported in the early 2000s.1 It presents as diffuse telangiectasias, initially appearing on the lower extremities, and sometimes spreading…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatology has benefited from multiple technological advancements, including total body photography (TBP)1,2 and teledermatology.3 These technological leaps were made possible with the introduction of digital photography, especially with the advent…
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INTRODUCTIONFrom 2005 to 2020, the percentage of American adults using social media skyrocketed.1 For many, social media is a means of "researching" everyday needs, including healthcare.1,2 While mass dissemination of…
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INTRODUCTIONNaltrexone is an FDA-approved opioid receptor antagonist for the treatment of opioid and alcohol use disorder at standard doses of 50 to 100 milligrams (mg) daily. Low-dose naltrexone (LDN), 1…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic condition that presents with inflammatory lesions which commonly present at sites bearing apocrine glands. HS is a multifactorial disease, and factors such as genetics,…
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INTRODUCTIONExposure to solar radiation (SR) is associated with a range of adverse effects on the skin, including photocarcinogenesis, sunburn, photoaging, and pigmentation. While the primary focus of SR-induced pathologies has…
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INTRODUCTIONDespite numerous public warnings about protecting the skin against sun's UV exposure and extensive research into topical protective formulations, the incidence of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers continues to rise.1…
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INTRODUCTIONHyperpigmentation, the overproduction of melanin within the skin, is estimated to be the 11th most prevalent disorder seen in dermatology practices and the most frequent skin complaint among patients aged…
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