INTRODUCTIONCytokinins are plant growth factors that regulate cell growth and differentiation in plants.1 Kinetin (N6-furfuryladenine) is a cytokinin growth factor that has been shown to (1) delay age-related changes in…
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INTRODUCTIONBody contouring is the fastest growing dermatologic procedure; the number of procedures performed increased by 2.5 times in the past five years.1 The popularity of body contouring procedures may reflect…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial aging may be apparent through the appearance of wrinkles, volume loss, and sagging. For sagging in particular, reductions in elastin and the supportive capacity of collagen result in greater…
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INTRODUCTIONLaser hair reduction (LHR) is a well-established modality for a wide range of medical indications, including hidradenitis suppurativa, pseudofolliculitis barbae and hirsutism.1 Traditional hair reduction treatments include shaving, plucking, waxing,…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial aging is multifactorial. Photodamage, loss of subcutaneous fat, reduced skin elasticity, periosteal remodeling, and the repetitive action of the facial muscles contribute to the visible signs of aging –…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is a chronic autoimmune disease involving the hair follicle with a high relapse rate and variable response to traditional therapies that nonspecifically target the immune system. Janus…
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INTRODUCTIONA 66-year-old man presented to the clinic with a rapidly expanding nodule on his right forehead. Examination revealed a 2 cm soft subcutaneous nodule that was clinically consistent with an…
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CASE REPORTA 78-year-old Chinese woman with a history of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma presented to the hospital for evaluation of an acute, painful erosive eruption involving the intraoral mucosa and lips…
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INTRODUCTIONBiopsies of atypical melanocytic nevi are among the most commonly performed procedures by dermatologists. Once biopsied, specimens are examined by dermatopathologists for diagnosis, grading of atypia, and often the reporting…
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Dermatology is often described as a “visual” specialty. While it is true that many of our diagnoses can be made based on a relatively quick recognition of morphology, such a…
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INTRODUCTIONMedication compounding gained national attention in 2012 after contaminated compounded medications produced in the New England Compounding Center caused an infectious outbreak that led to several fatalities. In addition, rising…
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