INTRODUCTIONRosacea is well recognized globally as a common dermatologic disorder encountered in clinical practice. Although prevalence estimates vary depending on the population evaluated and the methodology used to capture the…

INTRODUCTIONDoxycycline 40 mg modified-release capsules (30 mg immediate-release and 10 mg delayed-release beads), administered at a daily dosage of one capsule daily, is the first and only oral medication approved…

INTRODUCTION Acne is a common facial disorder that affects predominately adolescents, however, many patients are now presenting before and after the teenage years with acne. Although acne vulgaris (AV) is…

INTRODUCTION Combination therapy is frequently used in the treatment of mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris and has been associated with better outcomes compared with single-agent therapy.1-3 Options for topical combination therapy…

INTRODUCTION Rosacea is a common inflammatory dermatosis.1 The National Rosacea Society (NRS) estimates that it affects approximately 16 million adults in the United States.2 The disease is 2 to 3…

INTRODUCTIONFollowing its first use in aesthetic procedures over 20 years ago, the popularity of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) has grown rapidly, and usage continues to increase. Several formulations are…

INTRODUCTION The prevalence of adult acne is not well established, although it is now recognized that many patients develop acne or have persistent acne well beyond adolescence into adulthood. It…

INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris is a common disease that has increased in frequency in the last half century, particularly among adult women in developed nations.1 The disease is characterized by sebum…

INTRODUCTIONThe pathophysiology of acne vulgaris is multifactorial. Follicular hyperkeratinization, Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) proliferation, sebum production, and inflammation all contribute to the development of acne lesions.1 Therefore, the ideal acne…

INTRODUCTION The term “primary cicatricial alopecia” refers to a diverse group of disorders having as a common final pathway the destruction of the hair follicle unit.1 According to the North…

INTRODUCTION A male, aged 76 years, presented with recurrent basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the forehead, six years after simple excision of the primary lesion. Histopathological examination of the primary…

The University of Iowa hired its first dermatologist in 1899. By 1905, it grew to become the Department of Dermatology and Syphilology. The University of Iowa began training residents following…