INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disease affecting ~2% of the population.1,2 Epidemiologic data suggest racial/ethnic variations in the prevalence of psoriasis, although assessment limitations exist, including under-detection and…
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INTRODUCTIONThe Global Burden of Disease Project ranks acne vulgaris (acne) as the eighth most prevalent dermatologic disease worldwide.1,2 Global acne prevalence is estimated at 9.4% affecting 650 million adolescents and…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatologists are cognizant of the multiple clinical manifestations of rosacea, particularly persistent facial erythema, which has been deemed to be the most prevalent diagnostic feature and often poses a significant…
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INTRODUCTIONImmunotherapy is emerging as a promising alternative treatment for a variety of solid tumors. Its beneficial effects are mediated through hijacking the immune system to mount an anti-tumor response. One…
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INTRODUCTIONBased on surveys by Robinson1 in 2001 and Trimble and Cherpeli2 in 2013, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) utilization in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) has been rising. Although these surveys provided important subjective…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopical botanical complex from a novel combination of phytochemicals, denoted as herbal anti-inflammatory treatment 1 (HAT1), was developed for topical treatment of psoriasis. HAT1 is a US Food and Drug…
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INTRODUCTIONHair has notable social and psychological importance across all demographics and cultures. The process of losing hair can be understandably devastating to a patient’s self-esteem and quality of life.1 Alopecia…
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INTRODUCTIONThe incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is increasing worldwide, with risk factors including cumulative exposure to ultraviolet light, photosensitizing agents, industrial carcinogens, smoking, immunosuppression, chronic wounds, inflammation, ionizing…
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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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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a lifelong, relapsing, immune-mediated disease that affects the skin and is present in an estimated 125 million people worldwide.1-5 Plaque psoriasis manifests as sharply demarcated, scaling, and erythematous…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a burdensome chronic, relapsing and remitting immune-mediated inflammatory skin condition requiring long term treatment. The worldwide prevalence of psoriasis is 2-3%.1 Biologic therapy is the preferred method for…
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INTRODUCTIONThe fifth annual Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances (SHSA) was held virtually from 9-11 October 2020. The symposium is a joint meeting of the United States Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (HSF)…
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