INTRODUCTIONPhotodermatoses are disorders characterized by abnormal cutaneous reactions to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) or visible light.1 They are categorized as idiopathic, endogenous, or due to exogenous agents.1 Idiopathic photodermatoses include polymorphic…
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INTRODUCTIONHair prosthetics are widely used to improve the quality of life standards for patients suffering from a variety of hair conditions, such as alopecia.1 The use of hair prosthetics in…
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INTRODUCTIONDissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the scalp that manifests as inflamed nodules and abscesses, with subsequent patchy, scarring hair loss.1 While its exact…
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To the Editor,Vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by loss of melanocytes and resultant skin depigmentation, is associated with reduced quality of life, and increased risks of psychiatric comorbidities such…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts. Beyond cutaneous symptoms, HS is associated with increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular…
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INTRODUCTIONLichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is a rare variant of lichen planus (LP) characterized by persistent dark brown, black, or slate gray coalescing macules primarily affecting sun-exposed areas, including the face,…
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INTRODUCTIONNearly 500,000 individuals seek care for burns yearly in the United States, with 40,000 requiring inpatient care and over 3,000 dying from burn injuries yearly.1 An average of 308 burn…
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INTRODUCTIONThe under-eye region remains one of the most prominent cosmetic concerns due to its thin skin and visibility.1 Periorbital hyperpigmentation, often referred to as dark circles, is a multifactorial condition…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is driven by proinflammatory cytokines, including interleukin (IL) 17, IL-23, and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), resulting in keratinocyte hyperproliferation.1 Several biologic therapies that treat moderate-to-severe psoriasis target TNF-α…
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INTRODUCTIONGranuloma annulare (GA), initially identified as a "ringed eruption of the fingers," is a benign and self-limiting inflammatory skin disorder characterized by granuloma formation in the dermis.1 Its incidence is…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is an inflammatory skin condition that affects 9.4% of the global population.1 Acne is most common during adolescence but can also develop or persist into adulthood.2 Both sexes…
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