INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous, dysplastic epidermal lesions with potential for progression to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). A study by Criscione et al1 revealed that in a high-risk population (≥2…

INTRODUCTIONIncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin/Xeomeen/Bocouture/XEOMIN Cosmetic; botulinum toxin type A free from complexing proteins ; Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH) is indicated worldwide for the correction of glabellar frown lines (GFL) and in Europe additionally…

INTRODUCTIONCurrent in-office laser and light-based hair removal devices effectively provide a long-term solution for unwanted hair removal.1 These in-office systems generally use high energies to deliver effective long-term hair reduction.…

INTRODUCTIONChloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), two well-known drugs among dermatologists, have shown their efficacy in the inhibition of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) replication.1,2 HCQ is found to…

INTRODUCTIONThe explosive use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic has intellectualized important teaching lessons about its role in the landscape of healthcare delivery. Recent publication by Lee et al. articulated…

INTRODUCTIONPhotoaging is the result of ultraviolet (UV)-induced damage to exposed skin. Superimposed upon intrinsic aging, photoaging accounts for most age-related changes in the appearance of skin. As skin ages, it…

INTRODUCTIONAcne is one of the most common skin diseases1,2 particularly in adolescence, affecting approximately 85% of adolescents and young adults.2 Additionally, acne is increasingly occurring earlier in life, with a…

Some dermatologists may be surprised to hear that the concept of teledermatology originated 25 years ago, and has slowly increased in usage, primarily for the purpose of providing care to…

INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is an autoimmune condition that has been linked to inflammatory bowel disease.1 Inflammatory bowel disease flares and isotretinoin usage have also been linked in select individuals through theorized suppression…

INTRODUCTIONTelehealth utilizes communication technologies to provide health care services remotely. Teledermatology, which was first established to deliver health care to areas where there is a dire shortage of medical dermatologists,…

INTRODUCTIONFacial seborrheic dermatitis (FSD) is a chronic, recurrent dis-ease that can have a profound effect on quality of life.1,2 The clinical features include facial erythema and superficial scal-ing with flares…