INTRODUCTION Chronic plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition reported to affect approximately 2% of the United States adult population.1,2 Topical steroids are the cornerstone of treatment of psoriasis, and…

INTRODUCTION Methotrexate (MTX) is a commonly used agent in the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis (CPP). Its effectiveness has been established in the dermatological literature.1-4 Even though…

INTRODUCTION Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare genodermatosis associated with persistent HPV susceptibility and the subsequent development of generalized verrucae and flat warts with brown to reddish tinea versicolor-like lesions…

INTRODUCTION Injectable botulinum toxins for medical and aesthetic indications are among the most popular therapies worldwide, their general purpose being to inhibit neural impulses and achieve a desired effect, usually…

INTRODUCTION Vasculitis refers to a group of multiorgan diseases that frequently present with cutaneous manifestations. Vasculitis may be medication-induced, however, confirming the diagnosis of drug-induced vasculitis is challenging given the…

SKIN CANCERCetuximab Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Aggressive Locally Advanced Skin Cancer Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, may block tumor growth in different ways by targeting certain cells. This…

INTRODUCTIONDr. Reddy’s Laboratories Receives FDA Tentative Approval for Zenavodâ„¢ (doxycycline) Capsules, 40 mg for the Treatment of Rosacea in Adults Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has announced the U.S. Food and Drug…

The term ‘skin of color’ originated in an effort to differentiate the biology and skin reactions of darker skin toned patients in comparison to patients with white skin. People with…

INTRODUCTION Vitiligo is an autoimmune, acquired condition resulting in patchy depigmentation, affecting approximately 1% of the general population.1 Due to its unpredictable clinical course and predilection for the hands and…

INTRODUCTION Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense pruritus and eczematous lesions.1-4 In addition to the physical discomfort, patients with AD often report impaired…

INTRODUCTION Female pattern hair loss (FPHL), also known as female androgenic alopecia (AGA), is a progressive form of non-scarring hair loss with characteristic pattern of thinning on the crown of…

INTRODUCTION Male pattern hair loss (MPHL), also known as androgenic alopecia (AGA), is a progressive form of non-scarring hair loss with characteristic thinning/loss affecting the frontal, temporal, and vertex areas…