INTRODUCTIONLymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a chronic skin condition, characterized by recurrent eruptions of papules and nodules with or without central necrosis that spontaneously resolve. This condition was originally described by…
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Tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors (TNFIs) have significantly improved the quality of life for patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Despite their beneficial effects, TNFIs have been reported to cause paradoxical…
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INTRODUCTIONCOVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus first identified after an outbreak of atypical pneumonia in Wuhan, China in December 2019. On January 7, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) officially…
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INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic, multifactorial condition associated with various phenotypes affecting the centrofacial skin.1 The primary diagnostic phenotypes for rosacea, as defined by the National Rosacea Society, include fixed centrofacial…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin condition characterized by chronic-recurrent xerosis, pruritus, and erythematous lesions.1 In industrialized countries, the prevalence of AD has been rising since…
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INTRODUCTIONHistory of Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis (Grover Disease) Transient acantholytic dermatosis, or Grover disease, is a rare acantholytic skin disorder that was first described by Dr. Ralph Weir Grover.1 Over the…
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INTRODUCTIONDespite being a technique widely taught from primary school-age, many individuals do not practice adequate hand hygiene and, even pre-pandemic, suffered from economic losses of missed days at work and/or…
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INTRODUCTIONAging is a multifactorial process, leading to changes at every level of the skin. Extrinsic factors such as environmental and ultraviolet (UV) damage lead to accumulation of free radicals, oxidative…
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Rapid Evolution of a Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ to Locally Invasive With Perineural Involvement
INTRODUCTIONNon-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) are one of the most common type of cancer worldwide. When diagnosed early, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas (BCC and SCC, respectively) are easily treated…
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INTRODUCTIONScarring is an inevitable consequence of surgical incision. While physicians strive to employ excellent surgical technique, the outcome of a surgical scar is often unpredictable. There are a number of…
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Ixekizumab is a relatively new IL-17 blocking agent recently approved for treatment of psoriasis. We present a first report of successful treatment of PASH syndrome using ixekizumab (Taltz®) and doxycycline…
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The American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation recently published extensive guidelines for the management of psoriasis with biologics.1 However, little is known about geographic variation in the…
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