BACKGROUNDThe pain associated with penetration of the needle into the skin and the infiltration of the local anesthetic agent is often the only pain experienced by patients during outpatient procedures.1…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting the pilosebaceous follicles.1 It is estimated that 40 to 50 million individuals in the US have acne with an 85% prevalence…
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To the Editor: Early and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is crucial to prevent long-term dermatologic and psychosocial consequences.1-3 With the release of and attention to the New York…
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INTRODUCTIONTattoos have been used throughout history as an expression of cultural identification and aesthetic adornment and as a mechanism of social bonding among various groups. Recent studies estimate a tattoo…
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INTRODUCTIONPincer nail deformity (PND) is a common toenail disorder characterized by thickening of the nail and transverse over-curvature of the nail plate which causes the nail edges to descend into…
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INTRODUCTIONChronic wounds are defined by a lack of progression through normal stages of tissue healing. These include diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), venous leg ulcers (VLUs), and pressure ulcers (PrUs). These…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin is a promising route for drug delivery as it is direct and noninvasive, and avoids the limitations of absorption through the gastrointestinal system.1 Absorption of medication applied to the…
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INTRODUCTIONStevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare and severe mucocutaneous reactions. SJS and TEN are most often provoked by medications such as allopurinol, sulfonamides, anticonvulsants, penicillins, non-steroidal…
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INTRODUCTIONWhile surgical and non-surgical aesthetic technologies continue to evolve, there remains an unmet need for effective wound healing therapy in clinical practice. Although PRP has been widely and safely used…
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INTRODUCTIONPost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a common sequela of acne.1 Although oral tetracyclines (TCNs) are widely prescribed for acne given their anti-inflammatory properties, they independently increase the risk of hyperpigmentation, particularly in…
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INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that manifests as facial erythema, telangiectasia, papule, and pustule. Clinically, it can be classified into the following 4 common subtypes: erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR), papulopustular…
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INTRODUCTIONThe COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a significant shift in patient care marked by increased telemedicine use.1 Studies have described not only the perception, usage, and implementation of teledermatology but also the…
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