INTRODUCTIONResearch in the past decade has brought significant insight into the mechanisms of facial aging along with the recognition that loss of facial volume plays a major role in an…
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INTRODUCTIONAccording to the survey published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 23 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2016, and Brazil ranked the second place worldwide. Non-surgical procedures…
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CASE REPORTA 65 year-old Caucasian woman with stage IV non small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without actionable oncogenic mutations, presented with pruritus and erythema involving her thighs. Annual imaging previously revealed…
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I read with interest the excellent report by Tolkachjhov et al1 that describes the delay in diagnosis of a scabies infestation in a 90-year-old woman. Her condition mimicked dermatitis not…
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INTRODUCTIONThe skin has evolved a unique structure that is essential for survival; the stratum corneum (SC). The SC prevents excess water loss and forms a formidable barrier to the ingress…
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INTRODUCTIONSensitive skin, or increased irritation or sensorial response to skin care products, environmental factors, and/or stressors compared to population norms, has been increasingly studied over the past 30 years. The…
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INTRODUCTIONAdherence to treatment is a critical factor for the successful management of dermatologic conditions. It is especially important for conditions where the skin barrier is compromised, such as psoriasis, rosacea,…
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INTRODUCTIONCleansers are designed to remove dirt, sweat, sebum, and other unwanted materials from skin. Normal exfoliation of superficial dead cells is also aided by the cleansing process. Thus, cleansing is…
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INTRODUCTIONMoisturizers refer to a wide range of consumer products − lotions, creams, serums, and oils designed for the face, body, eyes, hands, and feet. While a primary function is to…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, pruritic inflammatory skin disease that has an age-specific typical morphology and distribution.1 The prevalence of eczema is approximately 13% in US children2 and…
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