INTRODUCTIONNummular eczema (NE) or discoid eczema is an idiopathic chronic dermatitis characterized by pruritic, coin-shaped lesions often affecting the extremities.1 NE frequently follows a relapsing course, is intensely pruritic, and…
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INTRODUCTIONLiquid nitrogen cryotherapy is widely used in dermatologic practice, most commonly for verrucae, molluscum contagiosum, seborrheic keratoses, actinic keratoses, and selected low-risk keratinocyte carcinomas.1,2 It is inexpensive, portable, most often…
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To the Editor,Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is known for a wide range of comorbid conditions. For example, studies have shown that AD is associated with atopic comorbidities such as asthma, rhinitis,…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting an estimated 129 million patients worldwide.1 The chronic relapsing disease is characterized by recurrent, spongiotic patches with ill-defined borders and persistent,…
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To the Editor,American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) populations have been historically underrepresented in dermatologic research. Given that the term AI/AN encompasses over 574 federally recognized tribes with cultural, linguistic, genetic, and…
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INTRODUCTION Red light therapy (RLT), also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation (PBM), is a non-invasive technique using low-wavelength visible red light (620-700 nm) to modulate cellular activity.1…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial nerve palsy (FP) has multiple etiologies and is estimated to affect 20-30 per 100,000 individuals in the United States annually. Approximately 30% of affected patients experience long-term sequelae that…
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INTRODUCTIONThe skin naturally atrophies with age, leading to fragility, poor wound healing, and an increased risk of skin tears.1 Skin aging is characterized by multiple features, including wrinkling and rough-textured…
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INTRODUCTIONKeloid is a type of benign fibroproliferative skin disorder that results from excessive wound healing following skin trauma or inflammation and often extends beyond the original wound site, causing pain,…
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INTRODUCTIONGrowing consumer engagement with skincare across all age groups, including a documented trend toward early-onset use in children and adolescents, has spurred robust discussion in the dermatologic community. Skincare trends…
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INTRODUCTIONAge-related changes in the biomechanical properties of skin are important considerations for aesthetic applications including plastic surgery and dermatology, and the increasing need for effective and tolerable treatments for aging…
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INTRODUCTIONFractional carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser skin resurfacing is widely recognized as the gold standard for skin rejuvenation. Its effectiveness is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis, wherein the CO₂…
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