INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is the most frequently diagnosed dermatologic condition in the US among those between 5 and 44 years of age.1-2 With a large number of topical agents available to…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common condition across racial and ethnic groups.1-4 Although the prevalence is highest in adolescents,4,5 it also affects many adults.4-6 Following adolescence, acne affects substantially more women…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is a common dermatologic condition occurring in more than 80% of adolescents age 13 to 18 years with varying severity. Acne prevalence is increasing in young adults older than…
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INTRODUCTIONSensitive skin, which affects over 50% of adults1-3 started to become subject of scientific interest during the second half of the last century.4 Its pathophysiology is not yet fully understood.5…
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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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