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…

INTRODUCTIONCalcipotriene 0.005% (Calc), a vitamin D analog, plus betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% (BD), a high potency topical corticosteroid, are combined in an aerosol foam formulation (Calc/BD AF) that has been shown…

INTRODUCTIONAging is a multifactorial process that involves all the layers/components of the skin. Both intrinsic and extrinsic forces play a role in this aging process. Extrinsic factors, such as photodamange…

INTRODUCTIONWarts are skin lesions caused by keratinocyte infection by human papillomavirus (HPV). They affect both sexes equally. The most frequently involved sites are the soles (43%), hands (34%), and the…

INTRODUCTIONBody sculpting and non-surgical fat removal procedures have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Non-invasive fat removal technologies include low level laser therapy, infrared light, ultrasound, radiofrequency, and…

INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic, inflammatory facial skin condition of unknown cause and is characterized by involvement of the convexities of the central face.1-3 The exact prevalence of rosacea is unknown…

INTRODUCTIONBiologics for moderate-to-severe psoriasis have transformed the management of the disease. The risk of developing malignancy during biologic treatment is an important yet controversial consideration in medication choice. One study…