INTRODUCTIONAfflicting an estimated 9.4% of the world’s population,1 acne remains the most common dermatological diagnosis. Systemic treatments such as isotretinoin and antibiotics can reduce the presence of moderate to severe…

INTRODUCTIONPhotoaging is a major cosmetic concern which is characterized by various cutaneous changes on sun-exposed areas induced by excessive or cumulative ultraviolet radiation.1 These changes include irregular pigmentation, fine lines,…

INTRODUCTIONThe first picosecond laser was FDA approved in 2012 for the treatment of tattoos and benign pigmentation. Over the next year, adaptations to the laser included the development of a…

INTRODUCTIONSince both the demand for body contouring and interest in non-invasive approaches is growing so rapidly, this paper will review the literary evidence behind the devices currently available in addition…

INTRODUCTIONIn 1959 Dr. Norman Orentreich, in an effort to study the pathogenesis of alopecia and other dermatological conditions, reported that skin grafts removed from the scalp (a donor area) and…

INTRODUCTIONAcne is one of the top 10 most prevalent skin diseases worldwide.1-3 It affects more than 50 million people in the US with a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents.1-3…

INTRODUCTIONPhotodynamicTherapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive treatment modality that is extremely effective for the management of many dermatologic conditions and provides a better cosmetic outcome compared to similar treatment mo-…

IntroductionHyperpigmentation disorders, including melasma, are common, particularly in women,1-3 among people with darker complexions (Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI), and especially those living in areas of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation such as Hispanics (especially of…

INTRODUCTIONDevelopment of keloids is caused by an abnormal hyperproliferative state of dermal broblasts, which deposit increased amounts of collagen in the wound, with expansion beyond the boundaries of the initial…

INTRODUCTIONA form of body art, tattooing, is the permanent pigmentation of skin that results from the introduction of exogenous substances.1 The Tahitian word ‘tatau’ meaning ‘to mark something’ is one…

INTRODUCTIONKeratoacantoma (KA) is a cutaneous neoplasm that is considered a low-grade squamous cell carcinoma. The tumor classically presents in sun-exposed areas as a solitary rapidly growing, dome-shaped, crateriform nodule with…

INTRODUCTIONMacular amyloidosis, a subtype of primary cutaneous amyloidosis, most commonly presents as irregular, pigmented macules, which may or may not be pruritic. It is typically distributed in a symmetric fashion…