INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a multifactorial skin condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit1 and the most prevalent inflammatory dermatosis in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans.2 The four…
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INTRODUCTIONPolymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is a photosensitivity disorder that presents as, erythematous papulovesicles in sun-exposed regions of the skin that can progress to large plaques and bullae.1,2 While the exact…
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INTRODUCTIONRoughly 20 million US adults identify as LGBTQ+,1 facing healthcare inequities, including within dermatology, where elevated incidences of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and impediments to healthcare access persist.2,3 Due to…
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INTRODUCTIONDaily sunscreen usage is an important step to mitigate photodamage so that skin can age well and stay healthy. Photodamage results from exposure to solar radiation and clinically manifests as…
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INTRODUCTIONDry skin, also known as xerosis, can be relatively asymptomatic or more pronounced, with inflammation and superficial cracking causing unpleasant itching, stinging, and general discomfort.1 Atopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema,…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin, like most organs, undergoes deleterious changes with the passage of time. A primary component of skin aging is the degradation of the extracellular matrix, which is marked by a…
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INTRODUCTIONAll skin phototypes can be damaged by sun exposure; however, many individuals with darker skin perceive their need for the use of sunscreen to be low.1 People with skin of…
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INTRODUCTIONThe United States (US) population is becoming increasingly more diverse. According to the 2020 US Census, all racial or ethnic groups experienced population increases, apart from the non-Hispanic White population,…
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INTRODUCTIONA recent survey of 500 United States (US) dermatologists inquired about the current state of psychological wellness evaluation of dermatology patients, as well as the extent of mental health training…
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INTRODUCTIONSyringomas are benign adnexal tumors originating from the eccrine sweat gland ducts.1 Syringomas are traditionally classified into four subtypes: localized, generalized, familial, and Down syndrome-associated.2 Eruptive syringomas fall under the…
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INTRODUCTION Benign familial pemphigus (BFP) is a rare blistering genodermatosis characterized by recurrent vesicular and erosive lesions involving intertriginous areas. BFP affects approximately 1/50,000 people in the general population,1 and…
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INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is a chronic, depigmenting, autoimmune skin condition with a similar prevalence across all racial and ethnic groups.1 Despite this equal prevalence, the degree to which quality of life is…
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