Dear Editor, Due to a programming error, the rates of non-fatal major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in our article entitled ‘Safety surveillance for ustekinumab and other psoriasis treatments from the…
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Dear Editor, Some of the cardiovascular data in our article entitled ‘Safety observations in 12095 patients with psoriasis enrolled in an international registry (PSOLAR): Experience with infliximab and other systemic…
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CASEA 47-year-old women presented for Mohs Micrographic Surgery for a biopsy proven basal cell carcinoma involving the right nasal ala. The patient had a history of basal cell nevus syndrome…
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INTRODUCTIONVitamin D is a bioactive nutrient which can be obtained from the diet or synthesized in the skin from 7-dehydrocholesterol following exposure to UVB light.1 Newly formed pre-vitamin D3 is…
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INTRODUCTIONPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood product consisting of platelet-derived growth factors and concentrated platelets 1.6 to 8-fold times physiologic levels. Platelets may be “activated†to release growth-factor (GF)-rich…
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BACKGROUNDThe population of the United States is becoming increasingly more diverse. The most recent US census showed that while non-Hispanic whites currently make up the majority of the population at…
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REPORT OF A CASEA 53-year-old African American woman presented with a 6-month history of asymptomatic, moderately severe hair loss along the frontal hairline, which had not stabilized or improved with…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial lentigines are a common patient complaint in dermatology practices. Lentigines are a marker of photoaging and understanding their distribution will provide insight into the aging process. The goal of…
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INTRODUCTIONAt the earth’s surface, solar radiation comprises of 5–7% ultraviolet (UV), 45% visible light (VIS), and 48–50% infrared (IR) radiation.1 Studies on the cutaneous impact of radiation have focused on…
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INTRODUCTIONCosmeceuticals, topical skin products containing bioactive ingredients purported to have medical benefits, are the fastest growing beauty industry in the world with an estimated $42.8 billion worth of sales in…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic conditions for which all patients seek treatment, including those with darker skin tones.1 Given the growing non-white population, estimated to be…
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INTRODUCTIONEarly intervention in cicatricial alopecias is critical to prevent permanent damage to the hair follicles. Previous literature, however, has suggested that individuals who are black are less likely to visit…
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