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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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INTRODUCTION Acne is the most common skin disease, having up to a prevalence of 100% in adolescence in the United States.1 If not controlled properly, cystic and inflammatory lesions have…
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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…
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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…
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Introducing Heliotop Ferndale Healthcare®, Inc. announced that the the newest addition to the Heliocare® line, Heliotop™ 360 Sunscreen. This mineral sunscreen formulated with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, features the…
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INTRODUCTION Alopecia is one of the most prevalent dermatologic conditions. In the United States alone, 50% of women will suffer from hair loss at some point in their lives and…
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