INTRODUCTIONSkin and hair care products may be a potential source of toxic chemical exposure that disproportionately affects skin of color patients.1 Recently, much debate has focused on the “clean beauty 
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects up to one fifth of the population in developed countries.1 It is characterized by relapsing pruritic patches and plaques with…
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INTRODUCTIONThe prevalence of obesity in the United States, defined as a body mass index BMI>30, has steadily increased over the last three decades. Approximately 43 million people are considered obese…
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INTRODUCTIONAfrican Americans (AA) and other people of color are dying at highly disproportionate rates from COVID-19. The statistics are staggering: in New York City alone, per 100,000 population, death rates…
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INTRODUCTIONCentral centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a common cause of progressive, permanent, scarring alopecia. It is an inflammation-induced scarring type of hair loss that begins at the vertex of the…
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INTRODUCTIONIn the most simplistic definition, hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. However, it is largely misunderstood, often goes undiagnosed, and continues to be inadequately managed for many patients. Approximately half of those…
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INTRODUCTIONPrimary hyperhidrosis (PH) is an idiopathic, chronic disorder characterized by uncontrolled sweat production exceeding that required for homeostasis maintenance.1 Typically in a bilateral and symmetrical pattern, PH can affect different…
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INTRODUCTIONOn March 11, 2020, the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).1 The…
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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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