INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses (AKs) are dysplastic premalignant lesions of the epidermis that often occur in Fitzpatrick I-III skin-type patients who have been chronically exposed to sunlight. If left untreated, AKs can…
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INTRODUCTIONGeneralized essential telangiectasia (GET) is a rare disease characterized by widespread telangiectasias of the lower limbs that may spread superiorly to involve other parts of the body.1,2 GET is typically…
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Zoon balanitis, also referred to as balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis, is a rare, idiopathic, benign inflammatory condition of the penis that mainly affects middle-aged to elderly uncircumcised men. The standard of…
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CASE REPORTReconstructive ConundrumA 94-year-old man with biopsy-proven nodular, pigmented basal cell carcinoma of the right nasal ala was referred for Mohs micrographic surgery for definitive surgical treatment. The tumor was…
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For the millions of Americans with herpes labialis, the recurrent cutaneous manifestations of the viral infection are an unwelcome part of life. Once an individual is infected with Herpes Simplex…
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INTRODUCTIONThe prevalence of common herpes viruses varies greatly by continent, country, and even region within a country, as well as by population subgroup (such as age, gender, and immune status).…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin dyschromias and in particular hyperchromia or hyperpigmentation is a common concern amongst patients of all skin types and can negatively impact their quality of life.6 Ethnic skin, also called…
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INTRODUCTIONMicroneedling (MN), or percutaneous collagen induction therapy, was introduced in the 1990’s for the treatment of scars, striae, and laxity.1 By rolling or gliding a needling device across the skin,…
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INTRODUCTIONCentral centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a form of scarring alopecia primarily affecting women of African decent.1 The etiology still remains unknown; however, inflammatory mediated destruction of the hair follicles…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris remains the most common dermatologic condition in all skin types, and accounts for 13.2% of visits to dermatologists in the United States.1,2 In previous surveys, acne vulgaris was found…
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INTRODUCTIONIn the United States, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an approved treatment for actinic keratoses in which a photo-sensitizer is applied to the skin and then activated by a light source…
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INTRODUCTIONThe application of biologics to treat moderate-to-severe psoriasis has proven safe and ef cacious but their cost has been prohibitive for more widespread use.1 As patents on these (‘reference’, ‘originator’)…
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