INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that results in non-scarring, patchy hair loss on the scalp and other parts of the body.1 It affects individuals of all races;…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatological procedures such as Botox and injectable dermal fillers are commonly pursued by members of the LGBTQ+ community and are frequently depicted as being sought out only for "cosmetic" or…
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INTRODUCTIONMaintaining good hydration is an essential part of healthy skin. Skin hydration has been primarily assessed on facial skin; however, many individuals suffer from dry skin on additional areas of…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is the most common cutaneous disease worldwide and the most frequent disorder to present to the dermatology practice. Although efficacious treatments exist, clinicians continue to search for better regimens…
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INTRODUCTIONAs the weather warms, both seasonally and longitudinally, the role of heat in eliciting or exacerbating various dermatoses becomes especially relevant. While much attention has been given to skin cancers…
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To the Editor: The lack of representation of skin of color (SOC) in medical school dermatology curricula has been widely documented.1 At Loma Linda University School of Medicine, the curriculum…
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To the Editor: The Fitzpatrick scale (FST) was developed to classify skin types based on responses to ultraviolet light, but is now commonly used in dermatology as a surrogate for…
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INTRODUCTIONAlthough many quality prescription products exist for the treatment of acne, we continue to search for ways to improve patient care. Our patients search as well, often adding or substituting…
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To the Editor: When encountering patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, dermatologists often face scenarios where individuals express concerns about skin issues linked to the use of skin bleaching products. Not…
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INTRODUCTIONHair loss is a common problem that affects women. Greater than 50% of postmenopausal women, with up to 40% of healthy women, experience frontal/parietal hair loss, often beginning around reproductive…
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INTRODUCTIONPodoconiosis, or non-filarial elephantiasis, is characterized by progressive lymphedema that affects the lower extremities of individuals with long-term exposure to alkalic volcanic red clay soil.1 Affecting nearly 4 million individuals…
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INTRODUCTIONPincer nail deformity is a painful nail condition characterized by excessive transverse curvature of the nail plate that pinches the surrounding tissue.1 This condition primarily involves the toenail of the…
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