INTRODUCTION In the past two decades, non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as injectable fillers have seen an enormous rise in popularity: 5.8 million injectable procedures were performed in 2013, up from…

INTRODUCTION The human body and its functions have a natural rhythm controlled by a region in the anterior hypothalamus known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus. This region modulates many physiological processes…

INTRODUCTION Chemical peeling is a procedure used for cosmetic improvement of skin in which a chemical exfoliating agent is applied to destruct portions of epidermis and/or dermis with subsequent regeneration…

The FDA approves drugs and devices based on scientific data to prove efficacy with an acceptable safety profile. Double blinded, placebo controlled studies are conducted by pharmaceutical companies and are…

Eclipse Aesthetics Expands Popular Platelet-Rich Plasma Product Line Eclipse, a leading medical supply company, is expanding the Eclipse PRP® product line to meet the growing needs of practices offering platelet-rich…

INTRODUCTIONAcne is associated with inherent abnormalities in epidermal barrier, which may contribute to the process of comedogenesis and inflammation. Such dysfunctions occur in both the surface and follicular stratum corneum,…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease primarily associated with erythematous scaly skin plaques. It is considered an immune-mediated inflammatory disorder that is associated with a broad range of comorbidities,…

INTRODUCTIONActinic keratosis (AK) exemplifies the oncologic concept of field cancerization of the skin.1,2 This represents a step within a continuum from photodamage to early, subclinical actinic keratinocyte dysplasia, clinical visible…

INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a painful, chronic, debilitating, inflammatory skin disease that commonly presents after puberty.1 HS affects approximately 1% of the population, and women…

INTRODUCTIONCutaneous biopsies are essential diagnostic and therapeutic tools in the dermatologist’s armamentarium. There are several varieties, including shave, excisional, and punch biopsies, which may be selected based on lesion location,…

INTRODUCTIONSynergy is an appealing yet somewhat ambiguous concept, useful for its applications in maximizing therapeutic efficacy, minimizing side effects associated with any one treatment, and decreasing the development of drug…

INTRODUCTIONCutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) describes a heterogeneous group of lymphoproliferative disorders characterized by accumulation of malignant T–cell clones in skin, followed by other organs. Although not a common disease, incidence…