INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a common chronic inflammatory facial dermatosis. The prevalence ranges from 1-20% of the population depending on the demographic of the population being studied and the definition of disease.1…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common chronic disorder, constituting the eighth most prevalent disease with an estimated 9% global prevalence.1 Acne negatively impacts quality of life, whereas effective treatment may improve…

INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic, cutaneous inflammatory syndrome that most commonly affects the convexities of the central face, including the cheeks, chin, nose, eyes, and central forehead. Often characterized by remissions…

INTRODUCTIONFacial aging is a multi-factorial process resulting in a range of physiologic and morphologic changes in both the hard and soft tissues of the face – the bones, ligaments, muscles,…

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…