IntroductionAcute and chronic skin conditions affecting the appearance of visible skin are associated with both physical and psychological symptoms and lower quality of life.1,2 In individuals with skin of color,…
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introductionNemolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the interleukin (IL)-31 receptor alpha chain (IL-31RA) that blocks signaling from neuroimmune cytokine IL-31. While IL-31 was first thought to be primarily…
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INTRODUCTIONTherapeutic Challenge How can we ensure dermatologists practice enhanced antibiotic stewardship to combat antimicrobial resistance and negative consequences of microbiome dysbiosis? Solution We developed a mnemonic ENLIGHTEN to help healthcare…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disease that affects more than 30 million children and adults in the US, disproportionally impacts African American (AA) and Hispanic children, with a…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) was once considered a mere cosmetic condition. Now, we know that AA is a disease that profoundly impacts patients' lives.1 Alopecia areata not only causes psychosocial distress…
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INTRODUCTIONPorokeratosis is a rare group of acquired or hereditary dermatoses characterized by pruritic, linear, or annular plaques with a keratotic border.1,2 Although the pathophysiology remains unclear, the development of porokeratosis…
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects approximately 8 million adults in the United States.1 It is characterized by sharply demarcated, erythematous plaques with overlying scales that can…
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects approximately 8 million adults in the United States.1 It is characterized by sharply demarcated, erythematous plaques with overlying scales that can…
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INTRODUCTION Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a hereditary, androgen-dependent, dermatological disorder characterized by miniaturization of scalp hair. It is the most common type of progressive hair loss with varying severity and…
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It has been known for decades that the sequential topical use of the vitamin D3 analog calcipotriene (Cal) and the corticosteroid betamethasone dipropionate (BD) has been shown to provide greater…
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INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis is an infection of the nail bed or nail plate by fungal organisms. These organisms are predominantly dermatophytes and less commonly yeasts, but recent research revealed an increasing prevalence…
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INTRODUCTIONNon-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) causes significant patient morbidity and healthcare costs; therefore, there is a vested interest in expanding the prevention armamentarium available for high risk patients. Fractional lasers (FLs)…
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