INTRODUCTIONTopical corticosteroids (TCS) have been in use since the 1950s1 and are currently among the most widely used medications in the United States (US), with over 15 million prescriptions filled…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical corticosteroids (TCS) have been prescribed for over 70 years by a number of medical specialties to treat a range of inflammatory dermatoses.1,2 These drugs have evolved to include a…
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INTRODUCTIONSince the 1950s, topical corticosteroids (TCS) have been used to treat chronic inflammatory dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis.1 Since their introduction, evidence associating TCS with cutaneous…
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In This Issue: Cutaneous and Systemic Adverse Events Associated With Topical Corticosteroid Use: A Targeted Literature Review Topical Corticosteroid Approved Labeling in the US: A Modern Inter- and Intra-Product Analysis…
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INTRODUCTIONNummular eczema (NE) or discoid eczema is an idiopathic chronic dermatitis characterized by pruritic, coin-shaped lesions often affecting the extremities.1 NE frequently follows a relapsing course, is intensely pruritic, and…
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INTRODUCTIONLiquid nitrogen cryotherapy is widely used in dermatologic practice, most commonly for verrucae, molluscum contagiosum, seborrheic keratoses, actinic keratoses, and selected low-risk keratinocyte carcinomas.1,2 It is inexpensive, portable, most often…
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To the Editor,Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is known for a wide range of comorbid conditions. For example, studies have shown that AD is associated with atopic comorbidities such as asthma, rhinitis,…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting an estimated 129 million patients worldwide.1 The chronic relapsing disease is characterized by recurrent, spongiotic patches with ill-defined borders and persistent,…
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To the Editor,American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) populations have been historically underrepresented in dermatologic research. Given that the term AI/AN encompasses over 574 federally recognized tribes with cultural, linguistic, genetic, and…
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INTRODUCTION Red light therapy (RLT), also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation (PBM), is a non-invasive technique using low-wavelength visible red light (620-700 nm) to modulate cellular activity.1…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial nerve palsy (FP) has multiple etiologies and is estimated to affect 20-30 per 100,000 individuals in the United States annually. Approximately 30% of affected patients experience long-term sequelae that…
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INTRODUCTIONThe skin naturally atrophies with age, leading to fragility, poor wound healing, and an increased risk of skin tears.1 Skin aging is characterized by multiple features, including wrinkling and rough-textured…
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