INTRODUCTIONThe role of the vehicle in topical prescription treatments is to deliver therapeutic concentrations of an active drug to a designated skin target site to support patient adherence and satisfaction,…
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INTRODUCTIONSince the release of the first FDA-approved targeted biologic agent in 2017, several years have elapsed since a new systemic therapy has been approved for atopic dermatitis (AD). Now, however,…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting over 7.5 million adults in the United States, and over 41 million people worldwide.1,2 Among the key players in its pathogenesis is…
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INTRODUCTIONGranuloma annulare (GA) is a benign, non-infectious cutaneous granulomatous disease with an estimated prevalence of up to 0.06% in the United States.1 It typically presents as skin colored to erythematous…
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INTRODUCTIONPoppers are psychoactive inhalants commonly employed in the gay male community for their ability to relax anal sphincter muscles.1 These drugs induce numerous adverse effects including dizziness, retinal degeneration, headache,…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) places a financial and illness burden on children and adults and is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease.1 In July of 2023, the American Academy of…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is the most common inflammatory dermatosis worldwide. While it presents in 95% to 100% of men and 83% to 85% of women during puberty,1 acne commonly extends into…
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INTRODUCTIONPlatelet-rich concentrates (PRCs), including both platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), have been increasing in popularity, with uses extending to various fields including orthopedics, dentistry, aesthetics, and dermatology. These…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical corticosteroids are used extensively in the field of dermatology to treat a wide range of conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and other inflammatory skin diseases. Topical steroids have both…
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INTRODUCTIONMen and women alike suffer from premature skin photoaging due to free radicals1 and environmental toxicities, such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation to exposed areas, including the face, neck, hands, and…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a multifactorial, chronic, relapsing dermatosis primary of the face and trunk. It is most commonly observed in adolescents and young adults and frequently results in significant social,…
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INTRODUCTONEarly detection of melanoma is critical to optimizing patient outcomes.1 Dermoscopy aids in the evaluation of equivocal pigmented lesions that are suspicious for melanoma.2,3 However, the most well-known melanoma-aligned dermoscopic…
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