INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease and risk factors, especially among patients with severe disease.1 Patients with psoriasis may have an increased risk of…
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INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the nail unit primarily caused by the dermatophytes T. rubrum and T. mentagrophytes.1,2 The highly refactory nature of the disease is attributed to…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (AV) is one of the most common skin diseases, affecting 40 to 50 million persons of all ages and races in the United States.1 Most teenagers—approximately 85%—will have…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses (AKs) are common, early-stage proliferations of abnormal keratinocytes, which may progress into NMSCs, particularly squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). SCC is the second leading cause of skin cancer deaths…
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CASE REPORTDISCUSSIONThe histopathological findings of Wells’ Syndrome include dermal edema and eosinophilic infiltration. ‘Flame figures’ are also present, formed by eosinophilic granules coating collagen bundles.3 Of note, ‘flame figures’ are…
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CASE REPORTThe patient is a 32-year-old woman (gravida 2, para 2) who presented with approximately a 3-year history of a recurrent eruption on her face and left arm. The eruption…
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INTRODUCTIONDrug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a severe and potentially life threatening adverse drug reaction. First reported in 1937 as an “exfoliative dermatitis following the administration of…
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INTRODUCTIONCytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) and programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) are immune checkpoint molecules that are vital components of a healthy immune system. When activated, the CTLA-4 and PD-1 pathways…
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INTRODUCTIONGranuloma annulare (GA) refers to eruptions of benign pink or flesh-colored papules that classically form ring-shaped groupings. These lesions are typically asymptomatic and self-limited. GA occurs most often in patients…
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INTRODUCTIONThe seborrheic keratosis (SK) is the most common benign skin tumor of middle-aged and elderly adults. It affects roughly 83 million Americans, with an average of 155 new cases of…
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In this article, I present my unique method of injecting dermal fillers in the hairline to create a lifting effect that is concealed from view and does not distort the…
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INTRODUCTIONMost of the signs we associate with skin aging including: fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, pigmentary alterations, skin sagging, and redness, are due to long-term sun-exposure and not chronological…
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