INTRODUCTIONDermatosis papulosa nigra (DPNs) are benign epidermal growths and are considered a variant of seborrheic keratoses.1 DPNs primarily affect darker skinned individuals with Fitzpatrick skin types III–VI, and have a…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, systemic, immune-mediated disease recognized by its cutaneous manifestation of well-demarcated, erythematous, scaly plaques. These skin lesions, often associated with significant pruritus, stinging, and burning, cause substantial…
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INTRODUCTIONCutaneous rosacea is a common inflammatory facial dermatosis characterized visibly by persistent central facial erythema, episodic dilation of facial vasculature (flushing), and telangiectasias, with or without inflammatory (papulopustular) lesions and…
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INTRODUCTIONMelanoma is a common malignant tumor derived from melanocytes. It accounts for only 3–5% of all cutaneous malignancies; however, about 70% of all skin cancer associated deaths globally are attributed…
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INTRODUCTIONIncreased patient demand for minimally invasive effective skin rejuvenation treatments that have no downtime, along with innovation in the realm of energy-based devices has led to the development of a…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease that has a profound influence on all aspects of quality of life, including physical, psychologic, social, sexual, and occupational elements. Most psoriasis patients are…
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INTRODUCTIONPlaque psoriasis, or psoriasis vulgaris, is a chronic, debilitating, inflammatory disease,1,2 characterized by well-defined erythemato-squamous plaques surrounded by normal skin.2 Various treatments are available for psoriasis, including topical treatment (considered…
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The human skin barrier, as the first line of defense against external aggressors and the essential modulator of our body’s internal homeostasis, has been studied extensively. During the past few…
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INTRODUCTIONOrganization and Function of Epidermis Providing an Efficient Skin Barrier The epidermis maintains its homeostasis and serves critical functions through a dynamic, self-renewing process in which the basal keratinocytes divide…
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INTRODUCTIONThe human skin is critical in protecting internal organs from exogenous factors to maintain homeostasis by contributing to a multifaceted structure known as the skin barrier. The stratum corneum (SC),…
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INTRODUCTION“A pivotal point of terrestrial adaptation is prevention of desiccation and maintenance of internal water homeostasisâ€.1 The critical role of the stratum corneum (SC) permeability barrier is the protection of…
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INTRODUCTIONThe human skin barrier is a complex structure comprising of physical, chemical, immunological, and microbial components that maintain skin homeostasis whilst protecting the body from external irritants.1 The outermost layer…
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