INTRODUCTIONIn the COVID-19 pandemic, academic institutions had to drastically alter their practices. Whereas many dermatologic procedures were canceled, the evaluation of many medical dermatology concerns and of cutaneous lesions continues,…
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INTRODUCTIONThe primary goals of psoriasis treatment are to improve skin lesions and improve quality of life.1 The choice of treatment for chronic plaque psoriasis depends on the severity of disease.…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory condition affecting mainly the skin and joints, with a prevalence of approximately 2%.1 Data suggest that the scalp is affected in up to 79%…
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INTRODUCTIONMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is a combination of factors including dysglycemia, raised blood pressure (BP), dyslipidemia (raised triglycerides and lowered high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ), raised fasting glucose (FG), and central obesity1…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is a common dermatologic condition, affecting up to 85% of adolescents and young adults.1 The prevalence of adult acne appears to be increasing in both females and males; however,…
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INTRODUCTIONAlthough metformin is typically employed as a first-line agent for treatment of type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM), it is being increasingly utilized as a therapy for a variety of other…
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Efficacy and safety of brodalumab, a fully human anti– interleukin-17 receptor A monoclonal antibody, have been demonstrated in one phase 2 and three phase 3 trials (AMAGINE-1/-2/-3).1-3 Here, we report…
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INTRODUCTIONPost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a reactive process resulting from increased melanin or abnormal distribution of melanin, secondary to inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and psoriasis,…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects millions of people in North America and Europe and is characterized by plaques that may appear on various parts of the body.1…
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INTRODUCTIONPlaque psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disease characterized by well-defined raised, erythematous oval plaques; lesions are often located on the scalp, trunk, buttocks, and limbs.1 Plaque psoriasis affects 80%-90%…
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BACKGROUNDAt birth, the neonates’ skin is structurally and functionally immature compared to adult skin.1 Neonates and infants exhibit distinct anatomical and functional skin properties making it susceptible to skin barrier…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory condition characterized by the formation of erythematous, scaly plaques in various regions of the body.1,2 Treatment strategies are typically guided by assessments of disease severity,…
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