INTRODUCTIONErythromelalgia is an uncommon neurovascular disorder characterized by redness, increased skin temperature, and pain that usually occurs in the extremities. It is a heterogeneous disorder, with wide variation in severity…

INTRODUCTION Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic, relapsing mild skin disorder presenting as sharply defined erythematous patches and plaques with greasy scales, with a predilection in areas with increased density…

INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease characterized by the presence of scaly, erythematous plaques and affecting 2% to 3% of the population.1,2 Psoriasis can impact patient quality of life (QOL)…

INTRODUCTION Since ancient times, humans have fought a still-unwinnable battle against aging and time. The search for long-lasting lives has become an obsession for mankind, but with the wish for…

INTRODUCTION Hand dermatitis, most commonly manifesting as eczema, broadly encompasses any type of inflammation involving the skin of the hands, and is commonly characterized by pruritus, erythema, scaling, and fissuring.1…

INTRODUCTION The development of skin cancer and the exacerbation of skin aging due to ultraviolet light radiation (UVR) exposure in individuals is well documented in the scientific and medical literature.1-5…

CASE REPORT A 32-year-old woman presented with pain, discomfort, and bleeding when she clipped her nails. She had no other symptoms or skin lesions. The condition had been present for…

INTRODUCTION Increased cases of acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EDV) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been reported in the literature.1-5 With regard to management, there are no randomized controlled…

INTRODUCTIONAntiaging has become a staple in the minds of many people in today’s society. The emphasis on the preservation of youth is ever apparent as new antiaging products, cosmetic procedures,…

INTRODUCTION Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic, relapsing neurodermatitis characterized by hyperkeratotic pruritic nodules and exacerbated by repeated traumatic manipulation. Historically, treatment for PN has been difficult, and standard therapies…

BACKGROUND In the field of procedural dermatology, the primary concerns when performing surgical excisions include adequate control of surgical margins and cosmetic outcome. The ideal repair combines perfect wound approximation,…

In 2002, the Department of Dermatology at Pennsylvania State University was established by Dr. James Marks after Dr. Donald Lookingbill founded the division in 1975. The dermatology residency program was…