INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a pigmentary disorder in which patients develop symmetric, hyperpigmented macules and patches most commonly on the face. Although the pathogenesis has not been completely elucidated, sun exposure and…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is an exceedingly common skin disorder with a reported prevalence ranging from 75%1 to more than 90%2 in adolescents, and this condition often persists into adulthood.3,4 Acne affects…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is estimated to affect up to 87% of the population, predominately adolescents and young adults, and is associated with significant, and occasionally permanent, morbidity and psychological burden.1,2 Key…
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INTRODUCTIONVaricose veins are enlarged superficial veins, most commonly found in the lower extremities. Risk factors include family history, advancing age, female gender, pregnancy, obesity and sedentary lifestyle.1 Spider veins are…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a very common skin disease, typically associated with an adolescent population but recognized to persist or be prevalent in adulthood. As our appreciation of the disease…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a highly prevalent skin condition.1 The common onset of acne is in early adolescence, about 85% of those affected have the condition between the ages 8 and…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a common skin disease in adolescence and a growing concern in adult women. However, there are few good prospective studies addressing its severity and response to…
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INTRODUCTIONMelasma is an acquired skin disease characterized by symmetric patches of hyperpigmentation on sun-exposed areas such as the cheeks, forehead, chin, nose, and upper lips. Histological features may include epidermal…
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INTRODUCTIONPorokeratosis is a disorder of epidermal keratinization that encompasses multiple clinical variants based on different patterns of distribution. It classically manifests as one or more erythematous, annular plaques with an…
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INTRODUCTIONTelangiectasias of the lower extremities are common. Sclerotherapy is the first-line treatment for telangiectasias, but significant advances have been made in using lasers to treat these vascular lesions,1,2 including use…
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La Roche-Posay North American Foundation Call for Scientific Abstracts The La Roche-Posay North American Foundation was established in 2005 to support outstanding candidates with promising projects in the field of…
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INTRODUCTIONApproximately 44% of sunlight is composed of visible light (VL).1 VL has been shown to have multiple biologic effects on the skin 2 including DNA damage secondary to the production…
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