INTRODUCTIONSince the release of the first FDA-approved targeted biologic agent in 2017, several years have elapsed since a new systemic therapy has been approved for atopic dermatitis (AD). Now, however,…
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INTRODUCTIONGranuloma annulare (GA) is a benign, non-infectious cutaneous granulomatous disease with an estimated prevalence of up to 0.06% in the United States.1 It typically presents as skin colored to erythematous…
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INTRODUCTIONPoppers are psychoactive inhalants commonly employed in the gay male community for their ability to relax anal sphincter muscles.1 These drugs induce numerous adverse effects including dizziness, retinal degeneration, headache,…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) places a financial and illness burden on children and adults and is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease.1 In July of 2023, the American Academy of…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is the most common inflammatory dermatosis worldwide. While it presents in 95% to 100% of men and 83% to 85% of women during puberty,1 acne commonly extends into…
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INTRODUCTIONCleansing is an important hygienic activity for maintaining skin health; however, cleansers cannot distinguish between the lipids from sebum and environmental dirt and the intercellular lipids necessary for a robust…
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INTRODUCTONEarly detection of melanoma is critical to optimizing patient outcomes.1 Dermoscopy aids in the evaluation of equivocal pigmented lesions that are suspicious for melanoma.2,3 However, the most well-known melanoma-aligned dermoscopic…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatoporosis (DP) is characterized by thin, aged, fragile skin.1 It occurs as part of intrinsic aging but can be hastened by extrinsic factors, such as photodamage, corticosteroid use, and genetic…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a multifactorial, chronic, relapsing dermatosis primary of the face and trunk. It is most commonly observed in adolescents and young adults and frequently results in significant social,…
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INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is diagnosed based on clinical findings alone. Central facial erythema, telangiectasia, inflammatory lesions including papules and pustules, phymatous changes, and ocular manifestations…
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INTRODUCTIONCutaneous melanoma (CM) is one of the most common malignancies in the United States and its incidence is growing.1 CM has a higher mortality rate than most skin cancers and…
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INTRODUCTIONEpidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRIs) are utilized to treat many cancers of epithelial origin. Papulopustular eruptions (PPEs) are the most common cutaneous complication of EGFRIs, occurring in up to…
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