INTRODUCTIONIn the years since injectable lipolytic agent Deoxycholic acid (DCA) was FDA-approved for reduction of submental fat, its off-label use on the body, eg, bra-line lipolysis, treatment of lipomatous tumors,…
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INTRODUCTIONKeloid and hypertrophic scars are fibroproliferative disorders resulting from abnormal wound healing in genetically susceptible individuals. They are characterized by chronic local inflammation and excessive deposition of extracellular matrix components,…
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INTRODUCTIONAbobotulinumtoxinA (aboBoNT-A; Dysport®, Ipsen Ltd, Slough, UK) is approved in the US for treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines (GL) using a total dose of 50 Speywood units (50…
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INTRODUCTIONAmidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, widening health disparities, and uncertainty surrounding the future of healthcare reform, physicians have a unique opportunity to affect health policy and advocate on behalf of…
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INTRODUCTIONThe eyebrow region is among the first cosmetic structures visible on the face and is important for facial expression and emotion. Structurally, the eyebrow represents a complex and dynamic area…
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INTRODUCTIONNon-surgical cosmetic treatments with short or no downtime remain popular, particularly those with the hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers. According to surveys of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin aging is a multifactorial process induced by intrinsic factors such as metabolic processes and senescence as well as environmental factors, including smoking, air pollution, and solar radiation, including visible…
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INTRODUCTIONWhile multiple studies have identified variations in skin barrier properties between different racial/ethnic populations, the clinical relevance of these findings have not been established.1-3 This project sought to help clarify…
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BACKGROUNDAccording to the National Program of Cancer Registries and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries in the United States (US) in 2019, the estimated number of new cancer…
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INTRODUCTIONMohs micrographic surgery is the treatment of choice for large, aggressive, recurrent, or poorly defined skin cancers, as well as skin cancers in functionally or cosmetically sensitive areas. The reasons…
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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory relapsing skin disorder that is characterized by pruritus and recurrent eczematous lesions and is a disease that is…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical medications for acne and other dermatological conditions are designed to penetrate skin layers and reach their target sites in a biologically active form at sufficient concentrations to elicit clinical…
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