INTRODUCTIONAnti-cancer therapies (ACTs) cause physically and psychosocially distressing dermatologic side effects (DSEs) that occasionally necessitate dose reduction or treatment discontinuation.1 While their psychological impact is well-established, limited data exist on…
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INTRODUCTIONHerpes zoster (HZ), caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, typically resolves without long-term sequelae. However, chronic dermatologic complications can emerge at the site of prior infection, a phenomenon…
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INTRODUCTIONThe rise of social media has dramatically transformed how consumers access skincare information, with dermatology influencers and brands leveraging platforms like Instagram to share tips, products, and advice. However, this…
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To the Editor:Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but aggressive neuroendocrine skin cancer that primarily affects older adults and the immunocompromised.1,2 Studies have indicated that MCC has a higher…
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INTRODUCTIONHypertrophic scars and keloids represent pathological forms of scarring arising from an aberrant collagen deposition during wound healing.1 This abnormality results from increased fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition.2-4 A…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is estimated to affect approximately 3% of the US population, which equates to over 7 million men and women.1 That estimate globally reaches approximately 40 million people.2 As a…
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INTRODUCTIONHair loss is a common dermatological complaint that impacts patients' self-confidence and quality of life. Since its FDA approval, topical minoxidil has been widely used for hair loss due to…
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INTRODUCTIONNumerous biologic therapies have been approved to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis with the potential to control disease and reduce the long-term risk of adverse sequelae.1 However, the optimization of treatment…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that characteristically demonstrates upregulation of type 2 immune responses, impaired skin barrier function, and increased Staphylococcus aureus colonization.1,2 Intense and persistent…
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INTRODUCTIONGlobally, particularly in the United States (US), the skin of color population has been growing significantly, which requires tailored dermatological attention strategies due to the unique physiological conditions and clinical…
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INTRODUCTIONMastocytosis refers to a group of disorders in which clonal mast cells proliferate and accumulate in various organs, triggering different physiologic responses. The disease is divided into 3 main categories:…
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INTRODUCTIONPyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by the sudden onset of painful, necrotic ulcers, most commonly affecting the lower extremities. PG is driven by abnormal accumulation and…
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