INTRODUCTIONErosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS) is a rare chronic inflammatory condition manifesting as sterile pustules, hyperkeratotic plaques, and crusted erosions on the scalp that typically cause scarring alopecia.1…
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INTRODUCTION Plaque psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune disorder of the skin that can also affect the joints, heart, and eyes.1 Psoriasis impacts an estimated 2% of the United States…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne, a widespread chronic inflammatory condition targeting the pilosebaceous units, stands as the most common skin disorder in the United States, affecting around 50 million Americans.1 The management of acne…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis (PsO) and atopic dermatitis (AD) immunopathogeneses are canonically driven by 2 distinct T-cell-mediated responses. In psoriasis, Th1/Th17 pathways mediated by interleukin (IL)-23/IL-17 cell-mediated signaling, while AD is marked by…
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INTRODUCTIONNail plate brittleness is a common condition that primarily affects women over the age of 50 years.1,2 Contact irritant and allergens as well as excessive water exposure are known risk…
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INTRODUCTIONHair loss disorders are a heterogenous group that negatively impacts self-confidence and quality of life.1 Topical minoxidil is a widely used therapeutic approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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INTRODUCTIONEngagement with social media has become increasingly prevalent in today's digital age.Among the many social media platforms available in the United States, surveys have shown that 58% of teenagers use…
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CASEA 63-year-old female patient with skin of color (Fitzpatrick skin type IV) and prior medical history of a cerebrovascular event, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and anxiety/depression presented to the dermatology office for…
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INTRODUCTIONTo develop reliable diagnostic methods and more effective hair loss treatments, researchers are exploring technologies like machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI). ML analyzes data and makes…
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CASE REPORTA 26-year-old Black female with a history of Raynaud's syndrome presented with complaints of a pruritic dermatitis on the right abdomen, right thigh, and chest. She noted that it…
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INTRODUCTION Behçet's Disease (BD) is a chronic, relapsing and remitting, systemic neutrophilic vasculitis. The syndrome is characterized by recurrent oral aphthous ulcers (98.1%), genital ulcers (76.9%), uveitis (53.7%), and cutaneous…
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INTRODUCTIONHailey-Hailey disease (HHD), also called benign familial pemphigus or benign chronic pemphigus, is a rare, autosomal dominant disorder that affects the adhesion of epidermal keratinocytes. This chronic, relapsing condition is…
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