Topical Therapies Topical treatment of hyperpigmentation is largely aimed at reducing the production and distribution of epidermal pigment. The tyrosinase inhibitor, hydroquinone, has long been the gold standard topical agent…

INTRODUCTION My participation in the IMCAS (International Master Class on Aging Skin) congresses began at the 2011 annual meeting in Paris, with a couple of short lectures on filler science…

INTRODUCTIONSuperficial cutaneous mycoses (SCM) are frequently encountered skin infections affecting 20-25% of the population worldwide.1 SCM are typically categorized by the location of fungal infection and further subdivided by its…

INTRODUCTION Dyschromias, including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation, are a common concern especially among women and persons of color. Dyschromia is one of the most common diagnoses in black patients.1…

INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is a multifactorial, non-scarring, hair-loss disorder of autoimmune origin.1 Although the exact etiology of AA remains unclear, both genetic and environmental components likely contribute to development and…

INTRODUCTIONCosmeceuticals” are topical products that provide enhanced skincare benefit which go beyond traditional cosmetics known primarily for covering, moisturizing and cleansing the skin. Cosmeceuticals do not have the same regulatory…

INTRODUCTIONA key characteristic of skin disease is that it is easily accessible, facilitating both diagnosis and treatment. In inflammatory skin disease, the inflammation is, even when deep, only a few…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common skin condition, particularly in developed Western nations. More than 85% of adolescents suffer from this ubiquitous and psychologically debilitating disease, which is moderate to severe…

INTRODUCTION Laser removal of dark hair can be accomplished with a variety of melanin absorbing chromophore wavelengths. Such light systems include 694-1064 nm laser systems.1 Laser hair removal of blond…

INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a cutaneous pigmentation condition affecting predominantly women. It is a highly prevalent condition observed by dermatologists,1 as it is a chronic disorder to which the therapeutic response is…

INTRODUCTIONPrimary focal axillary hyperhidrosis is a chronic disorder presenting as excessive underarm sweating. Multiple studies have established the psychosocial burden of primary hyperhidrosis and its negative impact on quality of…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris affects 40 to 50 million people in the United States and is the most common skin disease treated by physicians.1-3 Peak incidence occurs during adolescence, affecting approximately 85%…