INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder with a global prevalence reaching as high as 60-80% in individuals 12-25 years of age.1 Although acne is traditionally perceived as…

INTRODUCTIONThe hallmarks of facial aging include diminished skin tone, increasingly uneven texture, appearance of wrinkles, volume loss, and the descent of facial features.1 Age-associated decreases in ligament stability and involution…

INTRODUCTIONThermal water has been used for its medicinal benefits since Roman times. It has been reported to benefit a variety of diseases across dermatology, pulmonology, hematology and gastroenterology.1-3 La Roche-Posay…

INTRODUCTIONOver time, extrinsic and intrinsic factors indiscriminately contribute to aging of the skin. Excess exposure to UV, lifestyle choices such as smoking and alcohol, genetics, concomitant medical conditions, all together…

INTRODUCTIONFacial redness is a common manifestation of cosmetically unattractive inflammation. If the redness becomes persistent and more severe, a diagnosis of rosacea is usually entertained.1 Most individuals with facial erythema…

INTRODUCTIONComplex billing practices cost the United States health care system billions of dollars annually.1,2 Due to frequent changes in coding systems, coding modifiers, and over 70,000 codes (ICD-103), coding for…

INTRODUCTIONAlternative remedies for treating and preventing cancer are not new. Natural remedies appeared in pill form as early as the turn of the last century. However, after Max Gerson published…

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting 50 million Americans annually. The disease’s severity can range from mild to severe, with approximately 20% of people…

INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is an acquired autoimmune disorder characterized by the development of depigmented, non-scaly macules or patches on the skin, hair, or both.1 With an estimated prevalence of 0.5% to 2%,…

Clinical ChallengeRosacea is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that impacts 2-22% of fair-skinned populations.1 There are four clinical subtypes of rosacea: erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular.2 However, most patients…

Acne vulgaris (AV) is one of the most common diseases that we encounter in our clinics every day.1Yet, despite the dermatology community’s perceived familiarity with acne vulgaris, it is worthwhile…

IntroductionTopical medication is a staple in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Not only is it an efficient way to deliver therapy to the source of the disease,…