INTRODUCTIONAcne is a highly prevalent chronic disease, but its causes and effective treatments are often poorly understood by the public, even those who have acne themselves. Information can dispel misconceptions…

Times have certainly changed with regard to gaining access to medications for our patients with acne and rosacea. I remember when you would give the patient a prescription and they…

INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common and chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit affecting a majority of adolescents and possibly continuing into adulthood.1 The multifactorial pathophysiology of acne includes the…

INTRODUCTIONSex and age are known to have a potential impact on the clinical effectiveness and tolerability of topical retinoid therapies for acne. Males tend to exhibit less epidermal water loss,…

INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a common inflammatory disorder of the facial skin and eyes. It is a disease that may progress with age, and has previously been associated epidemiologically with Northern European…

INTRODUCTIONHair loss (alopecia) is a common dermatologic condition that is estimated to impact between 0.2 to 2% of the world’s population.1 Importantly, hair loss severely impacts skin of color patients,…

INTRODUCTIONSunscreen use in skin of color is a topic that continues to require in-depth discussion and dialogue around its practices. In the context of popular culture and media, people of…

INTRODUCTIONFifty percent of the United States (US) population will be comprised of skin of color by 2050.1 Accordingly, medical professionals must improve detection of dermatologic conditions in skin of color…

INTRODUCTIONDermatologic disease perception and treatment expectations vary greatly among ethnic and age groups. Gauging these subjective parameters are at the cornerstone of managing hair loss. Hair loss is a devastating…

INTRODUCTIONMultiple practices across the country transitioned to using remote teledermatology amidst physical distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teledermatology, a technological advancement in remote medical care that predates the pandemic…