INTRODUCTION Approximately half of all nail cases suspected to be onychomycosis, are in fact onychodystrophy due to other causes.1-4 A multitude of other disorders and diseases can lead to onychodystrophy,…

INTRODUCTION As the incidence of skin cancer continues to rise, ultraviolet radiation from the sun remains both the primary cause and only recognized modifiable risk factor for developing skin cancer.…

CASE REPORT A 71-year-old man presented with a two-week history of papules and pustules on his chest and back associated with fever and cough. He denied any previous similar lesions…

INTRODUCTION The primary causes of facial aging have in common loss of volume: loss of bony support of overlying soft tissues due to resorption (particularly the dental-bearing areas of the…

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…