SKIN AND SOFT TISSUE ABSCESSRandomized Controlled Trial of Antibiotics in the Management of Children With Community- Acquired Skin and Soft Tissue Abscess Undergoing Incision and Drainage Sponsored by Ann &…

INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease characterized by red papules and plaques with a silver scale, and it affects 0.6% to 4.8% of the world population and approximately 2.2%…

INTRODUCTION Traditional techniques for structural facial rejuvenation of the lower and middle thirds of the face are based on manipulation of the loose, displaced tissue (surgical lifting) and on the…

INTRODUCTIONKeratoacanthomas (KAs) are tumors of epidermal origin characterized by a rapid growth rate. Since 1950, there has been controversy as to whether KAs are pseudobenign tumors with a distinct clinical…

Over the past 4 decades, topical retinoids have become standard therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The market has grown to encompass multiple formulations of tretinoin and other next-generation…

INTRODUCTIONOverview of Topical Tazarotene Topical tazarotene is a synthetic topical retinoid that has been available in the United States since 1997. It is formulated in 2 vehicles, a gel and…

Hyperpigmentation disorders pose a real treatment challenge for patients all over the world. The number of people seeking treatments to alleviate the psychological distress associated with facial hyperpigmentation continues to…

INTRODUCTIONThe amount and type of melanin pigments, which are polymers produced inside the melanosomes, determine skin color.1,2 While there is tremendous diversity worldwide in the color of human skin, uniform…

INTRODUCTION Melanin is an inert polymer pigment produced by the melanosomes, and it determines the color and gradation of skin.1,2 Skin tone and the uniformity or evenness of skin color…

INTRODUCTION As humans age, irregular areas of facial hyperpigmentation, resulting from a combination of intrinsic aging and long-term exposure to ultraviolet light, become more common.1,2 While there is great variation…

INTRODUCTION A combination of treatments targeting various points in the sequence of pigment formation is becoming a more common option for hyperpigmentation therapy. Indeed, treatment success is often facilitated by…