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…

DISCLOSURES The authors have no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose. REFERENCES Miteva M, Tosti A. Hair and scalp dermatoscopy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012;67(5):1040-1048. Gonzalez ME, Cantatore-Francis J, Orlow…

CASE REPORT A 15-year-old white male presented with a 3-week history of hair loss affecting his entire scalp (Figure 1). His past medical history was significant for atopic dermatitis. There…

Bacterial Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: A Review for the Dermatologist The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and when combined with the underlying soft tissues, it…

Caviar of Switzerland Caviar of Switzerland is a new skin care line released in the United States. The collection includes Intensive Eye Cream, Cellular Repair Serum, and 24-hour Regeneration Cream.…

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…