INTRODUCTIONMelanoma and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Melanoma is a malignant neoplasm of the melanin-producing cells residing in the basal layer of the epidermis.1 Estimations depict 21.5 new cases of cutaneous melanoma…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disease affecting approximately 125 million people worldwide, with a higher reported prevalence in the White population (3.6%) than in people with skin of color…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by abscesses, nodules, fistulae, draining sinus tracts, and scarring.1 Though the pathogenesis of HS is not fully understood, the disease…
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INTRODUCTIONChronic itch is common among older adults, however, without overt serologic or histologic abnormalities, many geriatric patients have no discernible cause of their pruritus. In these cases, it is postulated…
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Black and white individuals may not receive equal health care even when insurance status, income level, and access to health care are taken into account.1 Despite psoriasis having an established…
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To The Editor, Few surveyed practitioners provide medical intervention for vitiligo in the Netherlands.1 In a recent United Kingdom qualitative patient survey, patients reported that their physicians had low awareness…
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INTRODUCTIONUnited States-based dermatologists adapted to the COVID-19 public health emergency in part by integrating teledermatology into their practices.1,2 Pre-COVID-19, asynchronous or store-and-forward (SAF) teledermatology was a relatively cost-effective tool providing…
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INTRODUCTIONSocial media is a popular source of medical information.1 Approximately 45% of individuals report that social media plays a role in their decision to seek medical care from a healthcare…
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INTRODUCTIONMelasma is an acquired, pigmentary disorder characterized by the appearance of light brown to dark macules on sun-exposed areas of the body, most commonly occurring on the face. It can…
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INTRODUCTIONChronic venous insufficiency (CVI) comprises structural and functional pathology of the venous system. CVIs' pathophysiology most commonly results from lower extremity valvular reflux and/or venous obstruction, which induces sustained elevated…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical onychomycosis therapies require extended treatment durations, and incomplete treatment can contribute to high relapse rates.1 Excellent treatment adherence is vital to optimize outcomes2 and requires that an adequate quantity…
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INTRODUCTIONDyschromia is often the result of an external or internal insult to the skin.1 It is a concern for many patients, especially persons of color.2,3 In black patients, dyschromia is…
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