INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a photoaging condition with a typical clinical and histological pattern under a genetic and epigenetic context. It is characterized by hyperpigmentation in sun-exposed areas of the skin, typically…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common skin disease that affects approximately 50 million people in the United States (U.S.) and approximately 70% of the population during their lifetime.1-3 Due to its…
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INTRODUCTIONThe face is the primary concern for most patients seeking skin rejuvenation treatments; however, consumer focus is starting to include other body parts, including neck and décolletage. During the aging…
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INTRODUCTIONFor the majority of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), surgery is the standard of treatment with an excellent prognosis, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology and the European consensus-based…
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INTRODUCTIONCOVID-19 had a significant impact on dermatologists’ ability to treat patients.1 Practice restrictions and closures have decreased patient volumes with significant negative economic ramifications on dermatologic care delivery.2,3 Pharmaceutical company…
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INTRODUCTIONNon-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common cancer in the United States, with an estimated 3 million individuals affected in 2012.1-3 Management strategies for NMSC include electrodessication & curettage,…
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INTRODUCTIONAs humans continue to live longer, there is an increased interest in research on age-related physiologic changes and illnesses. This study of aging and its link to age-related chronic conditions…
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INTRODUCTIONApproximately 9% of the world's population suffer from acne vulgaris. It is the most widespread skin disease with a prevalence ranked eighth highest of all diseases worldwide.1 Quality of life…
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INTRODUCTIONInitial diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and its histopathologic subtype is typically made by punch or shave biopsy.1–4 Prior studies have shown that the agreement between BCC subtype in…
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INTRODUCTIONNon-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs), predominately comprised of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), are the most common malignancies, affecting around 5.4 million people a year in the…
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INTRODUCTIONLiposuction is one of the most common surgical procedures in aesthetic surgery worldwide and was first described out in the mid-1990s as a therapy for lipedema.1,2 During this time, liposuction…
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The combination of Interferon-α-2b (IFN-α-2b) and phototherapy is highly effective in treating mycosis fungoides (MF) but side effects often lead to discontinuation of therapy.1 The development of pegylated interferon-α-2b (PEG-IFN-α-2b),…
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