INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease primarily affecting the skin and has been historically known to impact quality of life. Patients with uncontrolled psoriasis can experience substantial clinical symptoms leading…
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INTRODUCTIONCorrection of age-related changes using calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA; Radiesse®, Merz North America) dermal filler and non-surgical SMAS-lifting microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V, Ultherapy®, Merz North America) is becoming increasingly popular.1…
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BACKGROUNDHair care products can cause acne. Pomade acne was originally described in African American men and characterized primarily by closed comedones on the forehead and temples from frequent use of…
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INTRODUCTIONCeramides have become important ingredients in moisturizers since they were first synthetically introduced 15 years ago. The addition of ceramides to moisturizer formulations was built on the concept that ceramide…
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INTRODUCTIONAging alters the structure and function of all organs of the body, including the skin. The skin protects the body from harmful external stimuli (e.g., microorganisms, trauma, radiation) and has…
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Current FDA guidelines for lidocaine use in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) do not account for the lengthy duration of MMS, which is on average 2-4 hours, nor for the need…
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INTRODUCTIONField cancerization, which is commonly associated with actinic keratosis (AK), depicts the accumulation of genetic alterations in cells adjacent to a primary tumor leading to premalignant transformation and potentially new…
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ARTICLESIn this supplement, featured articles include: Re-examining the Optimal Use of Neuromodulators and the Changing Landscape: A Consensus Panel UpdateSince initial US Food and Drug Administration approval of botulinum toxin…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease that varies widely in its clinical expression.1 Although there are different types of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis is by far the most common type and…
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INTRODUCTIONSelective weakening of the muscles of facial expression with BoNT-A has been found to improve the appearance of the overlying rhytides caused by muscle activity. Since the first BoNT-A was…
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INTRODUCTIONEvery invasive surgical procedure from the simplest injection to the more complex surgical procedure creates the potential for bruising and swelling. Even newer techniques such as cannula delivery of injectables…
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Prescription drug spending per capita is higher in the United States than anywhere in the world.1 In 2015, an estimated 17 percent of overall personal healthcare spending was on prescription…
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