Dermatologists consistently rank as the most frequent prescribers of systemic antibiotics, and one of the most common diagnoses for which we recommend these agents is acne vulgaris. Up to three…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common skin disease affecting up to 70% of the population during their lifetime.1 Cutibacterium acnes is the primary target of acne pathogenesis, and oral antibiotics, namely…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical retinoids are a mainstay for the treatment of acne vulgaris (acne), a prevalent skin condition that affects an estimated 40–50 million people in the United States.1,2 However, tolerability issues…
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BACKGROUNDAcne is the most common dermatological disorder.1 Psychological and emotional distress due to acne, including poor self-esteem, social anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation have been reported in various studies.2,3,4 Acne…
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INTRODUCTIONHyperhidrosis is a condition of excessive sweating beyond what is physiologically required to maintain normal thermal regulation. Hyperhidrosis affects an estimated 4.8% of the US population, which amounts to approximately…
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BACKGROUNDPlaque psoriasis is an immune-mediated chronic inflammatory disease that is physically categorized by raised scaly epidermal plaques. Pathophysiology is yet to be fully elucidated but is described as keratinocyte and…
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Scleroderma is a relatively rare, heterogeneous disease, often involving multiple internal organs that are frequently associated with progressive cutaneous manifestations. The disease occurs predominantly in women, who tend to present…
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INTRODUCTIONNumerous treatments have been developed to treat skin laxity and photoaged skin, including energy-based technologies. The underlying basis for most of these energy-based therapies is to cause immediate collagen coagulation…
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Socioeconomic and racial disparities continue to plague the house of medicine and importantly the current generation of trainees. One clear area in need of reform is the U.S. dermatology residency…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic keratosis (AK) is a common intraepithelial atypical proliferation of keratinocytes that clinically develop as small slow-growing scaly or keratotic erythematous patches or papules on chronically sun-exposed areas.1,2The overall world…
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The expanding long-standing role of lasers in the treatment of genitourinary (GU) conditions is supported by the growing body of objective quantifiable data demonstrating time-sensitive improvements in vulvovaginal health.1,2 Recently,…
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INTRODUCTIONLaser resurfacing has progressed since the 1980s to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic indications with ever-evolving safety parameters. While laser technology has evolved to provide a more favorable…
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