INTRODUCTION Plaque psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease characterized by red, itchy, raised lesions and flaking that affects more than 100 million people worldwide.1-5 Psoriasis can affect any part of…
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INTRODUCTION The concept of fractionated photothermolysis, using laser energy to create microscopic treatment zones of thermal heating, was first described in 2004 and has since become a standard way to…
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INTRODUCTION Scalp psoriasis is a common psoriatic manifestation that negatively affects hair growth and appearance, as well as quality of life.1-3 Up to 80% of patients with psoriatic disease have…
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INTRODUCTION Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that often emerges in infancy or early childhood, affecting up to 20% of children and potentially continuing into adulthood.1 It…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a clinical presentation of scaly, erythematous plaques, which have a compromised epidermal barrier.1 Despite that epidermal skin barrier dysfunction is a key…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic conditions, with an estimated global prevalence of 20% in patients aged ≥16 years1; prevalence may be higher among adolescents/young adults (aged…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, recurrent, immune-mediated disease of the skin with variable morphology, distribution, severity, and course.1 Psoriasis presents with skin lesions that are typically circular, well-circumscribed, red papules or…
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INTRODUCTIONHyperkeratotic psoriatic lesions (plaques that present with severe elevation and scaling) develop from dysregulated proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes and may be difficult to treat with topical therapy owing to…
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Evolutionary and Psychological Foundations of Beauty"Beauty may be the rawest form of energy, an evolutionary preserved force that communicates health, wellness, and genetic fitness." Steven Dayan, MD Innate Perception of…
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In this issue:The Psychology of Beauty: Balancing Nature, Confidence, and AuthenticityBeauty has long played a critical role in human perception, self-image, and social interactions. Rooted in evolutionary psychology, our subconscious…
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INTRODUCTIONPityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare, papulosquamous skin disease that is notoriously challenging to treat. There are six different subtypes of PRP that vary based on age of onset,…
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To the Editor:Specialized vitiligo treatment centers are instrumental in providing comprehensive care and advancing research for individuals with vitiligo. There is a paucity of literature characterizing the demographics, practice setting,…
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