INTRODUCTIONIn aesthetic medicine, millennials have emerged as one of the leading patient demographics seeking minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.1-3 Millennials, defined as the generation of individuals born between 1981 and 1996,…
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INTRODUCTIONNecrobiosis lipoidica (NL) and cutaneous sarcoidosis are rare granulomatous diseases. Sarcoidosis is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disease, which can involve any part of the body. The cutaneous form of sarcoidosis…
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Growing Patient Education in Dermatology: An Upside-Down Tree Analogy for Immunomodulatory Therapies
In an age of increasing respect for the ethical principle of Autonomy, patient education is growing exponentially. Abundant medical information is readily available online, emboldening patients to play a more…
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INTRODUCTIONThe final common pathway for skin damage of all types, including aging, is the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Unfortunately, avoiding ROS exposure is impossible due to their extrinsic…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical tazarotene 0.1% gel, foam and cream have been shown to be highly effective for the treatment of acne vulgaris (acne), both as monotherapy and in combination with other agents.…
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INTRODUCTIONAlthough acne prevalence is comparable among adolescents of both genders,1 it is much more common in adult females than adult males.2,3 While there has been increased interest in adult female…
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INTRODUCTIONPost inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is an acquired hyper-melanosis typically arising following inflammatory lesions. It is one of the most common dermatologic complaints, which may develop in all skin types, however,…
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INTRODUCTIONMedical Nutrition Therapy Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is recognized by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a T-cell meditated disease involving a dysregulated IL-23/Th-17 inflammatory response. With greater understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease, biologic agents that target specific cytokines have been developed.…
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INTRODUCTIONHair loss is a common problem that spares no gender or ethnic group. As we know, there are differences in straight and curly hair including follicle shape, growth rate and…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that follows a chronic and relapsing course.1 Essential features include pruritus and eczematous lesions that present with a typical morphology and…
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INTRODUCTIONThe increasing demand for safe and effective, non-surgical, skin rejuvenation modalities has resulted in a paradigm shift in the fields of dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Although surgical procedures and ablative…
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