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…
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Commonly Used Over the Counter Therapies for Hair Growth in Skin of Color: An Evidenced-Based Review
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,…
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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…
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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…
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INTRODUCTIONA 48-year-old white woman presented with a twelvemonth history of intermittent pruritic pink facial papules and two months of alcohol-induced circumscribed centrofacial flushing. She reported applying tacrolimus 0.03% ointment nightly…
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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…
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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…
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INTRODUCTIONPalbociclib is one of three new small-molecule inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) approved for use in the treatment of hormone receptor positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth…
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INTRODUCTIONThe primary function of our skin is to protect us from harm by pathogens and environmental insults, and to enable us to have the sensations of touch, heat, and cold.…
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INTRODUCTIONFor many medical students, specialty interest groups provide first exposures and help generate interest in various medical specialties. Specialty interest groups also serve as important resources for gaining information and…
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INTRODUCTIONTo promote health for all members of society, medical institutions must play an active role in breaking down structural racism in medical education, scientific research, and workforce representation. Dermatology is…
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INTRODUCTIONNon-scarring alopecia is the most common presentation regarding hair loss. Evaluation of alopecia often includes laboratory testing for ferritin, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), vitamin D, and zinc, as previous studies…
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