INTRODUCTIONHypertrophic scars and keloids represent pathological forms of scarring arising from an aberrant collagen deposition during wound healing.1 This abnormality results from increased fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition.2-4 A…
Read More
INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is estimated to affect approximately 3% of the US population, which equates to over 7 million men and women.1 That estimate globally reaches approximately 40 million people.2 As a…
Read More
INTRODUCTIONHair loss is a common dermatological complaint that impacts patients' self-confidence and quality of life. Since its FDA approval, topical minoxidil has been widely used for hair loss due to…
Read More
INTRODUCTIONNumerous biologic therapies have been approved to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis with the potential to control disease and reduce the long-term risk of adverse sequelae.1 However, the optimization of treatment…
Read More
INTRODUCTIONAtopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that characteristically demonstrates upregulation of type 2 immune responses, impaired skin barrier function, and increased Staphylococcus aureus colonization.1,2 Intense and persistent…
Read More
INTRODUCTIONGlobally, particularly in the United States (US), the skin of color population has been growing significantly, which requires tailored dermatological attention strategies due to the unique physiological conditions and clinical…
Read More
INTRODUCTIONMastocytosis refers to a group of disorders in which clonal mast cells proliferate and accumulate in various organs, triggering different physiologic responses. The disease is divided into 3 main categories:…
Read More
INTRODUCTIONPyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by the sudden onset of painful, necrotic ulcers, most commonly affecting the lower extremities. PG is driven by abnormal accumulation and…
Read More
INTRODUCTIONChronic hand eczema (CHE) is a common and often relapsing, chronic inflammatory skin condition with an estimated prevalence of 4% and a lifetime prevalence of 14.5% in the general population.1,2…
Read More
INTRODUCTION Hyperpigmentation results from excessive deposition of melanin pigment in the epidermis and/or dermis layers following inflammation or injury.1 The term hyperpigmentation encompasses numerous conditions causing discoloration, pigmentation, and darkening…
Read More
INTRODUCTION Epidemiology Actinic keratosis (AK) is a premalignant skin lesion that may result from prolonged ultraviolet (UV) damage.1 AKs are common worldwide with an estimated global prevalence rate of 14%.1…
Read More
INTRODUCTION Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common skin lesion that develops due to long-term sun exposure. AKs are estimated to affect 14% of the global population.1 Factors that increase the…
Read More
