INTRODUCTIONOver the past decade, biologics have transformed the treatment of many chronic illnesses, cancers, and rheumatic diseases including psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.1-4 Biologics are genetically engineered large, complex molecules produced…
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INTRODUCTIONThe prevalence of cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States has grown by 115% since 2000.2 This suggests that Americans possess some degree of dissatisfaction with their appearance. Furthermore, 71%…
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INTRODUCTIONThe most frequently reported tattoo-related dermatoses, according to a study of 234 tattooed patients, are allergic,1 infectious,2,3 and granulomatous4,5 reactions occurring in 2.1% of this population.6 Less common reactions are…
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Schnitzler Syndrome With Delirium and Vertigo: The Utility of Neurologic Manifestations in Diagnosis
CASE REPORTCase 1: An 80-year-old male presented with 8 months of recurrent fevers, rashes, lymphadenopathy, arthralgias, confusion, and delirium that coincided with the febrile episodes. On clinical exam, 50% of…
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For more practice Q&A and Board prep study tools—visit DermInReview.comCase Studies authored by our educational partner GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Dermatology Residency Program.Explanation/Literature ReviewThe clinical and histologic…
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At the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in 2016, I directed the symposium entitled ‘Aging Gracefully’ for the second time. The symposium’s primary learning objective was to…
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INTRODUCTIONTraditionally, improving the appearance of the aging patient focused on skin laxity: surgery to remove excess skin. That meant waiting until this sign of aging was sufficient to warrant cosmetic…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin aging is a complex phenomenon in uenced by extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Variations in age of onset, severity, and specific concerns are observed across the spectrum of racial/ethnic populations.…
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INTRODUCTIONRecent speculation has indicated that it is rarely too early to begin aesthetic treatments.1 The growing demand for anti-aging in younger populations requires thoughtful and age-appropriate counseling for delivering preventions…
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Our population is aging and has accumulated a significant amount of UV exposure, resulting in sun damage, wrinkles, textural changes, and skin cancer.1,2 These complications affect the economy as a whole,…
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INTRODUCTIONSince its introduction for the treatment of glabellar rhytides over two decades ago, botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) has since become the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in the United…
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