INTRODUCTIONSkin cancer (melanoma and non-melanoma) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States,1,2 with melanoma being responsible for over 9000 US deaths annually. Melanoma is the 3rd most…

INTRODUCTIONThe link between exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation and cancer incidence is well-established.1,2 Interventions to promote the use of protection against UV radiation, such as the use of sunscreen,…

INTRODUCTIONSensitive skin is a syndrome of unpleasant sensations (stinging, burning, pain, pruritus, and tingling sensations) in response to stimuli that normally do not provoke such sensations.1-3 Subjective complaints of discomfort…

DISCUSSIONAlopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the sudden onset of non-scarring hair loss in a patch distribution.1 The hair loss can occur in any hair bearing area,…

The new treat-to-target goal for patients with plaque psoriasis – ≤ 1% of BSA involvement at 3 months after treatment initiation or 6 months of a maintenance regimen – has…

Research into the immunopathological mechanisms of plaque psoriasis has produced increasingly targeted biologic therapies. The specificity of these agents allows for high rates of efficacy and decreased adverse events, most…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory skin condition that affects 2-3% of the world’s population.1,2 Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the disease, characterized by the presence of…

INTRODUCTIONSeborrheic keratosis (SK) is one of the most common dermatologic lesions and is therefore the most common skin tumor seen by dermatologists in everyday practice 1. They are mostly benign,…

INTRODUCTIONThe number of men undergoing nonsurgical and surgical procedures has increased in recent years. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), nearly 1 in 10 cosmetic procedures…

INTRODUCTIONFor over 23 years, hyaluronic acid (HA)-based gels have found application in esthetic medicine across the world as an optimal product to provide soft tissue augmentation, improve facial rejuvenation and…

BACKGROUNDThe Clostridium botulinum bacteria secretes 8 different exotoxins, called serotypes A-H.1,2 Serotype A is the most potent and is marketed under the brand name Botox ® (Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA).…