INTRODUCTIONTopical retinoids (eg, tazarotene, tretinoin, adapalene) have played an important role in the management of acne vulgaris (acne). They reduce visible lesions and inhibit the development of microcomedones and new…

INTRODUCTIONTreatment of scars remains a persisting challenge. Scarring can be classified as a fibrous tissue disorder, which can occur as a consequence of inflammatory or non-inflammatory processes.1 Abnormal scarring is…

INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a lifetime prevalence of 10-20% in children and 1-3% in adults.1 AD usually starts in early infancy and is…

INTRODUCTIONAcne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the pilosebaceous glands that typically begins at puberty and may continue through adulthood, with flares often coinciding with increases of serum androgens.1,2…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by obstruction and inflammation of the pilosebaceous units within the skin. It is the most common skin disorder in the world…

INTRODUCTIONActinic cheilitis (AC), also known as actinic keratosis (AK) of the lips, is a common lesion of the lower lip caused by chronic exposure to ultraviolet light.1 Among sun-exposed populations,…

INTRODUCTIONThe skin is one of the largest immunologic organs in the body and a continuous target for allergic and immunologic responses. Rising incidences of allergies have been reported worldwide. While…

INTRODUCTIONWith the rising popularity of fillers for facial rejuvenation coupled with the paucity of regulations on credentialing of qualified injectors, the number of filler related complications is increasing. Although the…

INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a common, chronic facial condition presenting with various combinations of erythema, flushing, telangiectasia, edema, papules, and pustules most often affecting fair-skinned individuals.1,2 Although most prevalent in light-skinned populations…

T he special focus of JDD helps to share knowledge from experienced key opinion leaders to help us better identify the critical differences in management of special patient populations, cosmetic…

INTRODUCTIONThe number of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the United States increased by more than 30% between 2010 and 2016, with the percentage of procedures performed in non-Caucasians…

INTRODUCTIONThe growing popularity of cosmetic procedures has increased the racial and ethnic diversity of the aesthetic practitioner's patient population. This growing diversity is reflected by a 52% increase in the…