INTRODUCTIONPatient Journey and the Burden of Systemic Comorbidities and Sequalae in Prurigo Nodularis Prurigo Nodularis (PN) is a relatively rare condition with prevalence estimates as low as 18 per 100,000…
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INTRODUCTIONPrurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic skin disease classically characterized by refractory pruritus and nodular skin lesions, although a wide spectrum of variation in both sensory symptoms and lesional appearance…
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In this supplement:New Horizons in Our Understanding of Prurigo Nodularis and Its Management Prurigo Nodularis: Current Clinicopathologic Overview and PsychodermatologicalPerspectives Patient Journey and the Burden of Systemic Comorbidities and Sequalae…
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INTRODUCTIONHalo Nevi (HN) or Sutton’s nevi, are nevomelanocytic lesions surrounded by a ring of depigmentation. HN typically occur in adolescence and may affect 1% of the population.1 Sometimes they herald…
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INTRODUCTION The transient receptor potential (TRP) channel superfamily consists of several variably selective cation channels expressed throughout the human body.1 These channels are activated through various mechanisms and primarily function…
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Dear Editor, I have read with interest the article by Yahya and Gideon (Characterizing Pruritus in Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18:995-998) on pruritus in patients with autoimmune…
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INTRODUCTIONPrior Authorizations (PAs) are a mechanism used by insurance companies to manage coverage of prescribed procedures, services, and medications. Studies have demonstrated that PAs are a burden for providers and…
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INTRODUCTIONDiffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.1 Approximately 40% of cases have extranodal involvement that most commonly occurs in the gastrointestinal tract or head…
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INTRODUCTIONAs the United States (US) continues to rapidly diversify (racially/ethnically), the field of dermatology remains slow to follow suit. African Americans and Hispanics account for 13% and 16% of the…
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INTRODUCTIONCandida albicans is an opportunistic pathogenic yeast that can cause thrush, intertrigo, and genital candidiasis. Individuals with compromised immune systems can present with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC) or systemic infection.1-4…
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INTRODUCTIONInternational Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013. IDEOM's mission is to establish patient-centered outcome measures within dermatology through consensus-driven efforts.1 Such outcome measures greatly benefit…
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INTRODUCTION Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the second most common skin cancer, occurring in 1.8 million people in the United States (US) annually.1-4 Its incidence is on the rise,…
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