INTRODUCTIONMedical aesthetic procedures for facial antiaging treatment using nonenergy and injectable treatments are rapidly increasing.1,2 The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reported that in 2021 over 1 billion…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is an inflammatory cutaneous disorder of the pilosebaceous unit of the skin that leads to the development of whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cystic lesions.1 It…
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INTRODUCTIONIn the development of a topical body skin treatment (SkinMedica Firm & Tone Lotion for Body ; Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company, Irvine, CA) to address age-related skin problems, a key…
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INTRODUCTIONInterleukin (IL)-4-targeted therapies have revolutionized management of inflammatory dermatoses. Dupilumab, an IL-4 receptor alpha inhibitor, is approved for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, and eosinophilic esophagitis1…
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INTRODUCTIONBiologics are protein-based pharmaceuticals derived from living organisms that can treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.1 Biosimilars are biologic agents the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed to have no…
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INTRODUCTIONThe COVID-19 pandemic represented an unprecedented global health emergency. Initially categorized as primarily a respiratory disease, the disease can involve other organ systems and may have direct skin manifestations, including…
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INTRODUCTION A multifactorial and complex process, aging is defined as the culmination over time of damage in cells and tissues resulting in altered function of an organism. Intrinsic and inevitable,…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is an inflammatory condition common in adolescents, but blemish-prone skin can persist into adulthood.1,2 The pathogenesis of acne is characterized by increased sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, C. acnes colonization,…
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INTRODUCTIONIndividuals with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) experience significant sleep disturbances and are at risk of anxiety and depression.1 There is strong evidence supporting the use of omalizumab in the management…
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Dear Editor, This past spring the inaugural class, now fifth-year medical students, at The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Butaro, Rwanda entered their sub-specialty training in Dermatology. UGHE is…
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INTRODUCTIONTranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic medication largely known for its efficacy in managing menorrhagia, or heavy periods, making it a medication predominantly used by women. It was first used…
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INTRODUCTIONThe shape, projection, and profile of the chin are important components of facial attractiveness in both men and women. Chin retrusion may be perceived as less attractive and associated with…
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