To the Editor, Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) are widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for obesity management.2 With their expanding use, questions have emerged regarding perioperative…
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INTRODUCTIONOver-the-counter (OTC) products are often used as firstline or adjunctive treatments for many dermatologic conditions.1,2 Topical formulations consist of one or more active ingredients combined with a vehicle, which influences…
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INTRODUCTIONThe eyebrows are central to facial expression and identity, serving both cosmetic and functional purposes.1,2 Their short anagen phase of approximately two to three months and slow growth rate of…
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CASE 1Amanda is a 35-year-old, Black woman currently working as a law firm secretary. She denies being a smoker and does not have any known health conditions. After an acne…
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INTRODUCTIONCentral Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) is an irreversible primary scarring alopecia impacting up to 5.6% of Black women with significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.1 This study aims to review the…
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INTRODUCTIONMinoxidil is a vasodilator used at higher doses as an anti-hypertensive, while low doses of oral minoxidil (LDOM) (between 0.25 and 5 mg) are effective in treating alopecia disorders. Rosacea…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease that imposes a substantial burden through persistent itch, sleep disturbance, and impaired quality of life. Despite major advances in systemic…
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Dear Editor,This report highlights that intralesional corticosteroids may serve as adjunctive therapy in alopecia areata patients who were initially steroid non-responders after a period of treatment with Janus kinase inhibitors…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition which affects roughly 2% of the population globally and is characterized by non-scarring hair loss.1 AA presents as patchy hair loss on the…
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INTRODUCTIONMale androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and female pattern hair loss (FPHL) are common nonscarring hair loss disorders characterized by progressive scalp thinning, affecting up to 50% of men and women.1 In…
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INTRODUCTIONDriven by the influence of social media, widespread availability of at-home nail kits, and easily accessible tutorials, the popularity of gel and acrylic nail polishes has surged making these stylish…
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