INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a chronic, often refractory disorder characterized by irregular patches of hyperpigmentation in a symmetric distribution on the sun exposed area of the face. It is most often seen…
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INTRODUCTIONThe American Academy of Dermatology and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommend reapplying sunscreen at 2-hour intervals.1,2 Sun protection factor (SPF) of sunscreens is tested with a 2-mg/cm2 application…
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CASE PRESENTATIONA 46-year-old Caucasian male with Crohn’s disease presented with a sudden eruption of asymptomatic growths on his face two weeks after the initiation of a protracted course of prednisone,…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin condition characterized by xerosis, lichenification, and eczematous lesions with severe itch. As there is no cure for this disease, the majority of…
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INTRODUCTIONBasal cell carcinoma (BCC), representing approximately 80% of nonmelanoma skin cancers, is the most commonly diagnosed human cancer worldwide,1 and some evidence suggests that the worldwide incidence of BCC is…
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INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by persistent erythema on the central face that affects an estimated 16 million adults in the United States.1-3 Rosacea can be further categorized…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is the most common dermatologic diagnosis in the United States from childhood through the age of 44 years, reaching its highest prevalence during adolescence and early adulthood.1…
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INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, yeast, or non-dermatophyte molds and is the most common nail disease, accounting for up to 50% of all nail dystrophies.1 It…
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INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis is a common problem in dermatology and podiatry practice that can result in significant morbidity.1,2 It can be a challenge to treat successfully, and while experience leads us to…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis (Ps) is a chronic autoimmune disease manifesting itself as red, thick, and flaky skin patches that can occur anywhere on the body and that can become painful and itchy.1…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis (Ps) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that can affect the skin of almost any part of the body as well as the nails and scalp.1 It typically presents…
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INTRODUCTION The incidence of cutaneous melanoma in the U.S. continues to increase, rising from 1 in 250 persons in 1980 to 1 in 53 in 2010.1 The American Cancer Society…
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