INTRODUCTIONChronic excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from sunlight is a causative factor in the development of photoaging and skin malignancies.1-3 The harmful effects of UVR from sunlight is currently…
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INTRODUCTIONThe Epidermal Barrier The stratum corneum, which measures just 10 to 20μm in thickness,3,4 was once thought of as a passive film-like barrier comprised of dead and disintegrating corneocytes.5,6 Beginning…
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INTRODUCTIONThat people of color are not at risk for developing skin cancer is a common misconception.2 Unfortunately, the consequences of such a belief are reflected in the increased morbidity and…
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INTRODUCTION Adapalene is a synthetic naphthoic acid derivative, light stable, third generation retinoid with slightly better efficacy, lower incidence of side effects, and better tolerability profile in comparison with other…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease that can affect skin, nails, and joints. Nail involvement ranges between 10% to 90% and may be a harbinger for joint involvement.1,2 Nail…
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INTRODUCTION Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a benign skin eruption of unclear etiology. A variety of medications can incite a comparable rash, which resolves upon drug withdrawal.1-5,7-9 Asenapine is a relatively…
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INTRODUCTIONBevacizumab is a recombinant humanized antibody against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). It is approved by the FDA for metastatic colorectal cancer, advanced non-small cell lung cancer, metastatic renal cell…
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INTRODUCTION Various methods have been utilized to rejuvenate aged skin, skin laxity, and facial rhytides. Ablative laser resurfacing had been the gold standard dermatologic approach for facial rejuvenation.1-3 Although the…
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The residency program of the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center strives to be one of the premier programs in the country. The strength of the program…
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Safety & Efficacy of Agents Used for Home Mole Removal and Skin Cancer Treatment in the Internet Age, and Analysis of CasesLogging On The Internet is a rapidly growing first-line…
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Novartis and Secukinumab (AIN457)Novartis has announced results from the head-to-head Phase III psoriasis study which showed the superiority of secukinumab (AIN457) in clearing skin to Enbrel®* (etanercept), an anti-tumor necrosis…
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Interleukin-12 Gene and in Vivo Electroporation- Mediated Plasmid DNA Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Merkel Cell CancerSponsored by OncoSec Medical Incorporated in collaboration with National Cancer Institute, patients receive…
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