INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nail unit that can cause subungual hyperkeratosis, thickening and discoloration of the nail, and onycholysis.1,2 The unsightly appearance of the diseased…

INTRODUCTION Since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1982, Accutane (isotretinoin) has been contraindicated during pregnancy due to its known teratogenicity in animals.1 Unfortunately, despite a…

INTRODUCTION Cutaneous fungal infections are very common, typically involving the skin, hair and nails, and are most often caused by dermatophytes.1 Tinea pedis is the most prevalent, where dermatophytes infect,…

INTRODUCTION Perioral aging occurs secondary to both extrinsic and intrinsic factors including photodamage, cigarette smoking, loss of subcutaneous fat and elasticity, changes in bony structures of the mouth, and the…

INTRODUCTION Severe, atopic dermatitis can have an enormous impact on a child and the child’s caregivers. Topical corticosteroids can be highly effective, but not all patients respond.1 If atopic dermatitis…

Selfless. Determined. Compassionate. Driven. These words only scratch the surface when describing the kind of remarkable person and medical professional Dr. Lisa Grandinetti was. Despite being diagnosed at age 38…

PSORIASISSerum Lipid Levels and Other Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With Psoriasis Psoriasis patients are known to be at increased risk for heart disease. This may be due to…