INTRODUCTIONHyperhidrosis is a disorder of excessive sweating that can be idiopathic (primary) or secondary to medical conditions or medications.1 Primary hyperhidrosis (axillae, hands, and feet) affects 3-5% of the US…

INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis afflicts millions world-wide, causing nail disfigurement, pain, and increased risk of soft tissue infections. Although a variety of systemic and topical antifungals are available, treatment failure remains high due…

INTRODUCTIONTopical therapy of psoriasis is commonplace, especially as most skin lesions are limited to localized areas such as the elbows and knees. Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the most widely prescribed…

INTRODUCTIONInterest in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures is increasing,1 with patients pursuing the use of fillers for volume loss, peels, and laser treatments for photoaging, and energy-based devices for skin tightening…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease that affects more than 7 million adults in the United States.1 In recent years, tremendous progress has been made in understanding disease pathogenesis…

INTRODUCTIONHigh intensity focused fractional radiofrequency (HIFRF) microneedling is FDA cleared for the treatment of facial wrinkles. The system is designed with a unique technology that is safe for use on…

INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition causing itching, dry, and painful skin, that affects 11% of children and 3-7% of adults in the United States.1-3 Atopic dermatitis can dramatically…

INTRODUCTIONDry skin is a pervasive and continuing dermatologic concern. It occurs as a sequela to various chronic disease conditions, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.1–3 However, dry skin is also…

INTRODUCTIONDermatologic surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) and wide local excision (WLE), is associated with low rates of intraoperative and postoperative adverse effects. Futoryan and Grande found a combined infection…

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…

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…