INTRODUCTION Combination therapy using medications with complementary mechanisms of action is considered standard of care for the treatment of acne vulgaris, as it addresses multiple pathogenic factors at the same…

INTRODUCTION The DermScope® was introduced by Canfield Scientific (Fairfield, NJ) in 2011. It is a single handheld device with a polarized lens that attaches to any iPhone 4 or iPhone…

INTRODUCTION Rosacea is one of the most commonly occurring dermatoses treated by dermatologists and affects approximately 16 million people in the United States1 and 45 million people worldwide. Rosacea is…

INTRODUCTIONTopical treatment options for plaque-type psoriasis include vitamin D3 analogues, corticosteroids, and topical retinoids.1,2 When hair-bearing areas are involved, treatment with topical agents becomes more challenging, as application may be…

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…