INTRODUCTIONIn 1999, the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) first report, “To Err Is Human”, brought forth the issue of medical error in patient care.1 In this publication, the IOM recognized that…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis impacts patients’ quality of life as much as other major chronic diseases, including cancer.1,2 Advancements in the treatment of psoriasis, particularly biologics, have allowed for better symptom control, reduction…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, remitting/relapsing autoimmune dermatological condition characterized by scaly, erythematous plaques. Patients with psoriasis experience a significantly reduced quality of life due to discomfort from the physical…
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INTRODUCTIONNonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) comprises basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and numerous less common skin tumors.1 NMSCs are the commonest form of malignancy among Caucasians2 and its…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 7 million adults in the United States and many more worldwide.1,2 The characteristic scaling and erythematous plaques of the…
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INTRODUCTIONIngenol mebutate (IM), brand name Picato®, is derived from the sap of Euphorbia peplus, a plant used for centuries as a natural remedy for skin conditions. IM works by a…
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INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a commonly acquired hyperpigmentation disorder that most frequently occurs in women with Fitzpatrick skin types III-VI with an average onset between 20-30 years of age.1,2,3 The most commonly…
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INTRODUCTIONMAging visibly affects the skin appearance and is due to two main factors: environmental (extrinsic) and genetic (intrinsic), resulting in decreased dermal thickness and diminished fibroblast activity of the aging…
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INTRODUCTIONNatural and manmade disasters cause a range of dermatologic manifestations, including secondary infections after a flood,1 irritation from blistering agents used in chemical warfare,2 or acute and chronic effects of…
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INTRODUCTIONNon-surgical, minimally invasive skin tightening procedures have been shown to provide improve-ments for patients seeking skin-lifting and/or skin-tightening to overcome the signs of aging.1-10 The annually statistics report by the…
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microPharmacy® Corp. Launches First In-Office System to Bring an Immersive Shopping Experience into Cosmetic Medical Practices microPharmacy Corp. announced availability of microPharmacy Touch™, the first connected promotional and interactive display.…
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