GENERAL OVERVIEW OF ATOPIC DERMATITISAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a commonly encountered heterogenous eczematous disorder that typically starts in infancy and early childhood, and may persist into adulthood; chronic-recurrent nature, associated…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the skin that affects 2% of the population.1 Psoriasis may be treated by topical agents (eg, corticosteroids, vitamin D3), phototherapy, oral systemic therapies…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical retinoids (eg, tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene) have played an essential role in the management of acne vulgaris (acne) because they reduce visible lesions and inhibit the development of microcomedones and…
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INTRODUCTIONSeborrheic keratoses (SKs) are benign epidermal tumors that exhibit somatic mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 protein (FGFR3) and the phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA),1,2 but maintain…
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INTRODUCTIONGenital warts (condyloma acuminata), mainly caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11, affect approximately 1% of sexually active adults in the United States and Europe.1,2 More than 1…
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BACKGROUNDAcne vulgaris (acne) is one of the most common conditions seen by dermatologists, and many of these patients have Fitzpatrick Skin Type ranging from III to VI, thus more amenable…
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INTRODUCTIONA new tendency in dermatologic formulations is the use of bioactive proteins for wound healing and cutaneous restoration purposes. These bio-products are aimed at counterbalancing the skin aging exposome defined…
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CASE REPORTA 56-year-old female patient presented to our dermatology clinic with a 4-year history of a painful bilateral dermatosis affecting the pretibial region. Lesions slowly progressed from erythematous macules and…
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CASE REPORTA 33-year-old Caucasian female patient presented to the Dermatology clinic with a severe case of eczema herpeticum involving the face and dorsal medial hands complicated by impetigo. She had…
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CASE REPORTA 90-year-old female with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was referred for a 9-month history of a diffuse intensely itchy rash. Previous biopsies had demonstrated dermatitis. Her…
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The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Education and Screening Program, Destination: Healthy Skin, Ends a Successful Season on the Road 51 volunteer dermatologists provided 1,243 free skin cancer screenings in 18…
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One year ago, in this journal, I predicted the FDA’s concerns disseminated in recent monthsregarding a rapidly growing field of device-based treatment for women’s genitourinary (GU) disorders. In that article…
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