INTRODUCTIONMillennial Market ShareWhereas dermatologists have always cared for patients in their teens, twenties, and thirties, the millennials are a specific generation born between 1982 and 2000. Millennials, as the largest…

The Skin Cancer Foundation Champions for Change Gala On October 25, The Skin Cancer Foundation held its 22nd annual Gala at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Champions…

The scourge and stigma of acne is only completely evident to those afflicted. The cruel reality for many, even when acne eventually abates, is the facial disfigurement of acne scars.…

INTRODUCTIONEvaluation of Acne ScarsAlthough several grading scales exist for acne scarring, there are many limitations in their application in daily clinical practice. Scars classifications is difficult even for acne experts,…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris affects approximately 85% of youths and can persist into adulthood.1-4 It is an inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit and brought about by follicular hyperkeratinization, increased sebum production,…

INTRODUCTIONNutrition is thought to play an important role in skin homeostasis. The use of nutraceuticals or “functional foods” in skincare along with technological innovations within the food industry has been…

INTRODUCTIONHerpes zoster (HZ, shingles) is an infection of the skin caused by the reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the causative agent of “chickenpox”. After primary infection by VZV, the…

INTRODUCTIONScalp and hair disorders are among the most common concerns in patients of color, particularly African-Americans. Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic, inflammatory condition that affects areas of high sebum…

INTRODUCTIONWell-moisturized, hydrated, healthy skin is typically described as smooth and soft. Low transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is an instrumental indication the skin is well-hydrated with an intact barrier;1 however, unexfoliated…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is one of the most common skin diseases,1 with a significant effect on self-image and 2-4 negative impact on Quality of Life (QoL). While it is typically…

INTRODUCTIONSubmental fullness, often caused by excess submental fat (SMF), can negatively impact facial appearance and self- perceptions of attractiveness. Surgical procedures have been the standard treatment to reduce SMF, but…