The content of these case studies, ideal to review during peer study groups, was developed by Julia Schwartz, MD and Thomas Lee, MD under the guidance of dermatologist Adam Friedman,…
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Television and magazine commercials would have us believe that the secret to full, healthy hair is choosing the right shampoo or vitamin supplement. Drug store aisles are crammed with products…
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New Insight Into the Pathophysiology of Hair Loss Trigger a Paradigm Shift in the Treatment Approach
INTRODUCTIONAndrogens, genetic susceptibility, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, internal and external environmental triggers such as ultraviolet light, pollutants, aging, poor nutrition, as well as mediators of psycho-emotional stress (eg, cortisol and…
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INTRODUCTIONNutraceuticals are an emerging category of beauty products and one of the fastest growing segments in the nutricosmetic market.1 This class of naturally derived therapeutics from food and botanicals contain…
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INTRODUCTIONImproved understanding of biochemical mechanisms of skin aging has resulted in the identification of key pathways of intervention to accelerate the reversal of skin aging.1 Growth factors, cytokines and other agents…
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INTRODUCTIONTransfer factor (TF), also known as LawrenceTF, is an immunologic concept developed by Sherwood Lawrence, a highly-decorated immunologist, the former chair of New York University’s Division of Infectious Disease and…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is characterized by disfiguring, scaling, and erythematous plaques that can be painful or severely pruritic.1 In the United States, an estimated 7.4 million…
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INTRODUCTIONBiologic drugs are a novel class of pharmacological agents, isolated from a variety of natural sources, engineered to target specific mediators of inflammation. They represent the cutting-edge of biomedical research…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatologists often recommend laundry detergents that are free of harsh chemicals, fragrances and dyes.1 New methodologies have enabled the development of a laundry detergent with a new level of mildness.…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease affecting 1% to 4% of the world’s population.1-3 Although treatment options for moderate to severe psoriasis have expanded in recent years, many patients…
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