INTRODUCTIONDuring focused, new-patient dermatology encounters, examination of the oral mucosa is often deferred, leading to missed diagnoses that patients may not be aware of. This is especially valid during an…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Approximately 200,000 people are diagnosed with in situ and invasive melanoma, the most aggressive sub-set, each year accounting for…
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INTRODUCTIONAugmentation with hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers is an increasingly popular aesthetic treatment approach to increase volume and improve the shape of the lips, as lips are associated with beauty…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical imiquimod 5% cream has been investigated as off-label primary or adjuvant treatment for melanoma in situ, lentigo maligna (LM) type, although long-term follow-up data are lacking.1 Herein, we present…
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Urticaria, for greater than 6 weeks in the absence of a consistent, identifiable trigger, is termed chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).1 Although the disease course is mostly self-limiting, CSU persists in…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is an inflammatory skin disorder, ranked by the Global Burden of Disease Project as the eighth most prevalent disease worldwide.1,2 Globally the prevalence of acne is estimated…
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Accidental administration of half the dose of the initial Astra-Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine1 in an experimental subgroup was surprisingly found, after the second full dose, to confer a higher percent of…
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INTRODUCTIONThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the existence and day-to-day lives of people around the world. From city, state, or nationwide lockdowns to domestic and international travel restrictions,…
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INTRODUCTIONMonoclonal antibodies targeting epidermal growth receptor factor (EGFR) are widely used in the treatment of diverse types of cancers. Among these drugs is panitumumab, a humanized immunoglobulin specific to EGFR…
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Surgical reconstruction of the lip remains a challenge for dermatologic surgeons and plastic surgeons alike.1 In facial cosmetic reconstruction, careful attention to aesthetic subunits is crucial, and, for repairs of…
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INTRODUCTIONTelemedicine, defined as practicing medicine at a distance, provides an opportunity for patients to see their physician without physical interaction.1 This platform of medical service delivery has become more common,…
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INTRODUCTIONBecause, after the face, hands are the most visible part of the human body, requests for rejuvenation with nonsurgical aesthetic procedures are increasing.1 However, the anatomic complexity of the hand,…
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