INTRODUCTIONThe clinical features of rosacea, including facial redness, papules/pustules, flushing and, oftentimes, skin sensitivity, have long been known.1-3 New information from molecular-level studies has shown that rosacea is an extremely…
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INTRODUCTIONMATERIALS AND METHODSPreparation of Extracts of Colloidal OatmealTNF-α induced IL-8 ReleaseNF-kB Luciferase Promoter Assay in KeratinocytesUV-Induced Reactive Oxygen Species Production in KeratinocytesGene ExpressionClinical Study DesignPopulationClinical EvaluationsClinical Grading Corneometer MeasurementsTEWL MeasurementsHi-Scope…
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INTRODUCTION Dermal fillers offer a nonsurgical approach for reducing facial rhytides and restoring facial volume. From 2000 to 2011, there were more than 13 new FDA-approved injectable fillers.1 In 2013,…
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INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis is a progressive fungal infection of the nail bed, matrix or plate; it leads to destruction and deformity of the toenails and (less frequently) fingernails. 1,2 It represents…
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INTRODUCTIONFrequency of dosing of any pharmaceutical product depends on its half-life—the shorter the half-life, the more frequent the dosing. Although longer half-lives can impact safety and adverse effects, they may…
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CASE REPORT A 62-year-old Caucasian man with a past medical history of Hailey-Hailey disease, basal cell carcinoma on right upper lip and right temporal, hyperlipidemia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne scars may result from damage to the skin during the healing of active acne. The two causes of acne scar formation can be categorized as either a result of…
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CASE REPORT A 66-year-old female underwent full-face fractional laser treatment with a 2790nm device. Five days later she developed multiple erythematous papules, some with central pustules, in the treatment areas…
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INTRODUCTION The University of Pittsburgh Residency Program in Dermatology is a core part of one of the largest dermatology departments in the nation with 15 faculty members and 6 diverse…
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At UPMC we take pride in our psoriasis clinic, where residents learn to prescribe and manage patients on biologic and other systemic therapies for psoriasis from day one of residency.DisclosuresAUTHOR…
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CASE REPORTClinical Presentation A 35 year-old Caucasian female presented to clinic for a skin cancer screening examination. She had chronic gastrointestinal problems including reflux, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. She had…
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A patient with a history of meningoencephalitis presents with white patches on his body as shown. During the patient encounter, you also note that the patient has trouble hearing you.…
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