INTRODUCTIONAcanthosis nigricans (AN) is a common skin condition marked by hyperpigmented, velvety plaques.1 In the United States, AN has a prevalence of 19.4%2 and disproportionately impacts individuals with skin of…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, systemic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease that often negatively affects physical and emotional health-related quality of life.1,2 Current guidelines for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis recommend the…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatochalasis (DC) refers to the redundancy of upper eyelid skin formed during the aging process. The upper eyelid skin is the thinnest in the body and contains minimal subcutaneous fat,…
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INTRODUCTIONSeborrheic keratoses (SKs) are common age-related skin lesions that affect an estimated 83 million Americans.1 These growths can cause irritation, cosmetic concerns, and fear of malignancy. Furthermore, SKs can mimic…
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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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INTRODUCTIONThe rising incidence of skin cancers in the United States and abroad has led to an acute awareness of the need for increased sun protection. While the prevailing consensus holds…
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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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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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