Over-the-Counter Hair Loss Treatments: Help or Hype?This review of the current available OTC options is much appreciated in the December 2018 article by Bater and Rieder, however, most of the…

Dear Editor,In the January issue, an incomplete title was published for the Letter to Editor, Concurrent Scabies Incognito and Crusted Scabies With Scalp Lesions Masquerading as Erythrodermic Dermatitis.1 The correct…

INTRODUCTIONHypopigmentation and depigmentation of the skin can be caused by multiple disorders. These include seborrheic dermatitis, mycosis fungoides, tinea versicolor, pityriasis alba, nevus depigmentosus, leprosy, and vitiligo (Figure 1).1,2 The…

INTRODUCTIONThe Hispanic population in the United States has reached nearly 58 million in 2016 and has been the principal driver of U.S. demographic growth, accounting for half of national population…

INTRODUCTIONUltraviolet (UV) irradiation of the skin leads to acute inflammatory reactions such as erythema, sunburn, and chronic reactions, including premature skin aging and skin tumors. Photoaging is a complex and…

INTRODUCTIONAcne is a common disease among patients with Latin American ancestry. As in the white, Caucasian population, acne affects, to a greater or lesser degree, around 85% of young people…

INTRODUCTIONDefining Skin of ColorDefining skin of color in the Latino population can be particularly challenging as it encompasses several cultural and historical aspects. In general, skin of color identifies racial…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the human sebaceous follicle.1 It is one of the most common skin diseases, affecting approximately 85% of adolescents.2 There are several…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment, ideally with effective agents that offer convenient dosing and a low incidence of adverse events. Current guidelines of care for the…

INTRODUCTIONNon-invasive body contouring has become an extremely popular procedure in recent years. Devices involved utilize ‘hot” (radiofrequency/laser) or “cold” (cryolipolysis) technologies to achieve breakdown of fat tissue and elimination of…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a chronic skin condition, affecting the pilosebaceous unit of the skin, with an estimated global prevalence of 9.4%.1,2 It affects both sexes and all ethnicities and has…