INTRODUCTIONMelanoma, the fifth most common and most lethal skin cancer globally, significantly contributes to cancer mortality.1,2 In 2023, estimated new cases are projected to surge to 97,610.2 Despite a higher…
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In this supplement: Sugar Sag: What Is Skin Glycation and How Do You Combat It? Skin aging is influenced by various exogenous and endogenous factors, ranging from ultraviolet (UV) light exposure…
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In this supplement: Update on Combined Topical Products for Treating Acne: Leaping From Dyads Antibiotic resistance and treatment adherence remain significant challenges for acne treatment. Advances in topical formulations have ushered…
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A Biological Definition of Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) As time goes on and our bodies change, alterations in the texture and color of our skin serve as a constant reminder…
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INTRODUCTIONThe pathogenesis of acne vulgaris is multifactorial. Four major processes occur in tandem that leads to the development and propagation of acne: (1) excess sebum production, (2) follicular plugging due…
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INTRODUCTIONA workhorse for full thickness nasal defects is the folded paramedian forehead flap (FPFF) owing to its ideal color, size, and texture, and its ability to restore cover, lining, and…
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INTRODUCTIONThe increasing role of online information in patient decision-making requires that dermatologists be prepared to discuss unsubstantiated dermatologic treatments that patients encounter online.1-4 An Instagram analysis found that 68% of…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is an inflammatory cutaneous disorder of the pilosebaceous unit of the skin that leads to the development of whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cystic lesions.1 It…
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INTRODUCTIONInterleukin (IL)-4-targeted therapies have revolutionized management of inflammatory dermatoses. Dupilumab, an IL-4 receptor alpha inhibitor, is approved for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, and eosinophilic esophagitis1…
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INTRODUCTIONMedical aesthetic procedures for facial antiaging treatment using nonenergy and injectable treatments are rapidly increasing.1,2 The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reported that in 2021 over 1 billion…
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INTRODUCTIONBiologics are protein-based pharmaceuticals derived from living organisms that can treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.1 Biosimilars are biologic agents the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed to have no…
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INTRODUCTIONIn the development of a topical body skin treatment (SkinMedica Firm & Tone Lotion for Body ; Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company, Irvine, CA) to address age-related skin problems, a key…
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