INTRODUCTIONWhile the saying “we are what we eat” is a familiar one, to what degree is it true and to what extent does it actually affect our appearance? The impact…

INTRODUCTION Protection of the body from unwanted influences from the environment is the natural function of the skin.1 Water is an important factor on the appearance and function of the…

CASE REPORT The Unified Division of Dermatology of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, located in the Bronx, NY, was established in the late 1960s, and its residency training program…

INTRODUCTION Actinic keratoses (AK) comprise 14 percent of visits to dermatologists in the United States.1 Since AK lesions may evolve into invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), it is prudent to…

INTRODUCTION Standard therapy for tinea pedis has traditionally included a twice-daily regimen of an antifungal topical agent, sometimes with mixed or even disappointing results. Increasingly, it has become clear that…

INTRODUCTION Tinea cruris (“jock itch”) is a dermatophyte infection most often caused by Trichophyton rubrum.1 It is the second most common clinical presentation for superficial fungal infections.2 While the epidemiology…

INTRODUCTION Several large clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of abobotulinumtoxinA (ABO; Dysport,™ Medicis Aesthetics, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, Azzalure® , Galderma Laboratories, Lausanne, Switzerland) and onabotulinumtoxinA (ONA; Botox®…

INTRODUCTION Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely prescribed, over-the-counter drugs that have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and anti-platelet properties.1 Today, potential indications for NSAIDs include the prevention of colon cancer2,3 and…

INTRODUCTION Cutaneous wound healing is a dynamic and complex process that is influenced by multiple variables including the local skin environment. One important variable in epidermal wound healing is the…

INTRODUCTION Viral warts are benign proliferations of skin and mucosa secondary to infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). To date, over 100 HPV genotypes have been identified. Collectively, these genotypes produce…

INTRODUCTION Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin that can result in erythema, flushing, stinging, telangiectasia, and papules and pustules. It can be controlled through a…

INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis, a condition in which fungi infect the nails, is a relatively common disease accounting for up to 50 percent of all nail disorders.1 Prevalence rises with age, due…