INTRODUCTIONPatients with facial acne vulgaris may contend with painful inflammatory lesions and an appearance altered by erythema, comedones, residual discoloration, and scarring.1-7 They often experience poor self-confidence and quality of…

INTRODUCTIONAlternative medicine is a term used for treatments that are used in place of evidence-based, standard Western medical care. Complementary medicine, which combines these less-mainstream approaches with conventional medicine is…

INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic dermatologic disease that affects approximately 16 million people in the United States.1,2 Its features include centrofacial persistent erythema, flushing, telangiectasia, and/or papules and pustules.3-5Persistent facial erythema…

INTRODUCTIONAcne is one of the most common diseases worldwide, affecting 85% of adolescents. In addition, acne often persists into adulthood, with over 50% of women reporting acne between 20-29 years…

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…