INTRODUCTION Acne remains the most common dermatologic condition in the United States, affecting roughly 80% of people between the ages of 11 and 30.1 It is well recognized as a…

INTRODUCTION Alopecia areata (AA) is an immune-mediated, non-scarring alopecia with a lifetime prevalence ranging from 1.7-2.1% that affects both sexes equally.1 Although there is a spectrum of disease severity, most…

INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis has effects far beyond the cosmetic. It may significantly affect patients’ quality of life,1-4 can infect other individuals,5 may spread to other digits or distant skin sites (dermatomycoses)…

INTRODUCTION Cosmetic procedures have dramatically increased in popularity over the past two decades. According to an annual survey by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), an estimated 10…

INTRODUCTION The number of aesthetic procedures performed in the United States has skyrocketed in recent years, as trained practitioners are satisfying the wishes of an increasingly interested public. Between 1997…

INTRODUCTION Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the progressive miniaturization of the scalp’s terminal hair follicles that affects over 50% of Caucasian men.1 Since hair is often associated with a person’s physical…

INTRODUCTION Cosmetic procedures for men have seen a dramatic increase over the last decade. This is thought to be due to an aging “baby boomer” population, greater cultural acceptance of…

INTRODUCTION According to the 2014 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) consensus data, men account for 10% of all cosmetic procedures performed, totaling more than 1 million procedures.1 Since…

INTRODUCTION The “Menaissance” era is upon us. Drivers of male patients to seek aesthetic interventions include societal pressures to appear rested and refreshed, especially in an increasingly competitive job market.…

First Place WinnerINTRODUCTION Skin cancer and the surgical treatment thereof have the potential to be sources of great anxiety for patients. Many pre- and perioperative experiences can have a positive…

VITILIGOPhotocil (Topical) for the Treatment of Vitiligo Narrow Band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is a common treatment for patients with psoriasis, and has been reported to be safe and effective…