The new treat-to-target goal for patients with plaque psoriasis – ≤ 1% of BSA involvement at 3 months after treatment initiation or 6 months of a maintenance regimen – has…

Research into the immunopathological mechanisms of plaque psoriasis has produced increasingly targeted biologic therapies. The specificity of these agents allows for high rates of efficacy and decreased adverse events, most…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory skin condition that affects 2-3% of the world’s population.1,2 Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease, characterized by the presence of…

INTRODUCTIONSeborrheic keratosis (SK) is one of the most common dermatologic lesions and is therefore the most common skin tumor seen by dermatologists in everyday practice 1. They are mostly benign,…

INTRODUCTIONThe number of men undergoing nonsurgical and surgical procedures has increased in recent years. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), nearly 1 in 10 cosmetic procedures…

INTRODUCTIONFor over 23 years, hyaluronic acid (HA)-based gels have found application in esthetic medicine across the world as an optimal product to provide soft tissue augmentation, improve facial rejuvenation and…

BACKGROUNDThe Clostridium botulinum bacteria secretes 8 different exotoxins, called serotypes A-H.1,2 Serotype A is the most potent and is marketed under the brand name Botox ® (Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA).…

INTRODUCTIONCellulite is commonly observed as a rippling or dimpling of the skin on the thighs and buttocks in as many as 80-90% of post-pubertal women1. Although multiple etiologies may exist,…

INTRODUCTIONMelatonin, the main neuroendocrine product of the pineal gland, is an endogenous hormone commonly associated with regulation of the sleep cycle. Exogenous melatonin, in the form of oral supplements, has…

INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a pigmentary condition in which patients de- velop symmetric, reticulated, hyperpigmented mac- ules and patches on the face.The disorder is thought to be the result of ultraviolet (UV)…

INTRODUCTIONIncreased awareness of the hazardous consequences of air pollution has led to global efforts to reduce air pollution and improve air quality. Air pollution is a serious issue for overall…