INTRODUCTIONBecause the United States of America is a multicultural and multiracial community, investigating the role culture and race play in perceptions, preferences, and decision making can help physicians provide quality…
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INTRODUCTION“Hispanic” and “Latino” (also known as Mestizo) describe a diverse racial and ethnic group, with a range of cultures, languages, and biological ancestry. It includes individuals of Mexican, Central-to-South American,…
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INTRODUCTIONNegative health outcomes stemming from poor medication adherence account for 36% to 69% of yearly hospital admissions and increase healthcare costs by about $100 billion United States (US) dollars a…
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INTRODUCTIONPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) originally was used in the orthopedic and dental arenas for its regenerative effects in wound healing.1-2 PRP is gaining popularity in aesthetic medicine as an injectable and…
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INTRODUCTIONInitial studies of teledermatology in pediatric populations indicated that many of the problems experienced in adult virtual visits were even more apparent when treating children. Specifically, it was noted that…
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INTRODUCTIONSeborrheic keratoses (SKs) are some of the most common benign dermatologic lesions seen by dermatologists in everyday practice,1,2 affecting approximately 84 million individuals in the United States.1-3 SK lesions typically…
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INTRODUCTIONWhat is uveitis? Uveitis refers to intraocular inflammation. This inflammation can involve the uvea, composed of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, but can also involve the vitreous and/or retina…
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INTRODUCTIONThe concept of human body rhythms has been popularized as important in overall body health. These rhythms are characterized as fluctuations in mental, physical, and emotional well-being based on the…
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INTRODUCTIONInfantile hemangiomas (IH) are the most common benign vascular tumors of infancy.1 Prevalence in childhood varies between 1–10%.2 Most IH can be followed without treatment, but treatment may be necessary…
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INTRODUCTIONPoly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biodegradable, synthetic polymer that stimulates the production of collagen in the skin,1 and can improve the quality, volume, and thickness of the skin.2,3 PLLA is…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the follicular unit in intertriginous areas, including the axillae, inguinal and anogenital areas.1 Clinical manifestations include the presence of double-headed comedones,…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin is an integumentary system organ that interfaces with the environment to protect the body from physical and biological damage. In order to fulfill this role, the skin needs elasticity…
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