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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INTRODUCTIONThe COVID-19 pandemic shifted much of the focus of dermatology on the optimal use of telemedicine, particularly in the ambulatory setting.1 While much of the focus has been on common…
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INTRODUCTIONThe efficacy of lasers for scar treatment is well documented and multiple lasers are known to improve scars. Ablative fractional resurfacing (AFR) can be especially beneficial to improve scar appearance,…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin surface irregularities of the gluteal and posterior thigh regions can be majorly (though not exclusively) attributed to the effects of skin laxity and skin dimpling. This aesthetically unpleasing appearance…
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In this supplement:A Novel Antibiotic Just for Acne Dermatologists consistently rank as the most frequent prescribers of systemic antibiotics, and one of the most common diagnoses for which we recommend…
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