INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts that primarily affect intertriginous regions.1 HS is a multifactorial disorder driven by follicular…
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INTRODUCTIONUltraviolet (UV) radiation from sun exposure causes photosensitivity, photoaging, and photocarcinogenesis.1 While dermatologists routinely recommend sunscreen as a preventative measure, sun protection methods have diversified tremendously, offering options that cater…
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INTRODUCTIONAccording to the GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide, approximately 1.5 million new cancer cases and 749,000 cancer deaths were estimated to occur in Latin America and the Caribbean…
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INTRODUCTIONRecent data show that basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cutaneous malignancy in all races.1,2 Though BCC is most often studied in Fitzpatrick skin types (FST) I-III, BCC…
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To the Editor, As artificial intelligence (AI) increases in popularity, understanding the nature of health information it provides to patients at home is paramount. ChatGPT's image upload feature lends itself…
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INTRODUCTIONLGBTQ+ individuals seek both invasive and non-invasive dermatological procedures, such as Botox and fillers, at high rates.1 Some theories attempt to explain the disproportionately higher rates of procedure seeking in…
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To the Editor, Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by penetration of a shaved, curved hair shaft into the skin via extrafollicular or transfollicular mechanisms, most often…
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INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is an autoimmune cutaneous depigmenting disorder whereby melanocytes are damaged or destroyed, leading to white macules that typically present on the face, forearms, hands, and feet.1-6 A diagnosis of…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is an immune-mediated condition resulting in non-scarring hair loss in both children and adults. It often begins in childhood or adolescence, affecting approximately 0.1% of the pediatric…
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INTRODUCTIONEndocrine therapy, including aromatase inhibitors (AIs) and tamoxifen, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted therapy, have significantly improved breast cancer outcomes, reducing mortality and prolonging disease-free survival.1-3 AIs…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris affects over 80% of young adults globally1 and up to 43% of pregnant women,2 with severity typically peaking in the third trimester.3 Pregnancy-related hormonal fluctuations, including elevations in…
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INTRODUCTIONThe stratum corneum serves as the primary physical barrier of the skin, protecting against environmental insults, microbial invasion, and transepidermal water loss (TEWL).1 This outermost epidermal layer consists of corneocytes…
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