INTRODUCTION Body-focused repetitive disorders (BFRBs) are psychocutaneous disorders that are underrecognized and undertreated. They are characterized by the performance of a specific body-focused repetitive behavior (eg, hair pulling, skin picking,…
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INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis represents the most common nail condition seen in clinical practice amongst adults, comprising 50% of all nail disorders seen in the ambulatory setting.1 Clinically, onychomycosis can present with yellow…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disease that affects more than 30 million children and adults in the US, disproportionally impacts African American (AA) and Hispanic children, with a…
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INTRODUCTIONTherapeutic Challenge How can we ensure dermatologists practice enhanced antibiotic stewardship to combat antimicrobial resistance and negative consequences of microbiome dysbiosis? Solution We developed a mnemonic ENLIGHTEN to help healthcare…
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introductionNemolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the interleukin (IL)-31 receptor alpha chain (IL-31RA) that blocks signaling from neuroimmune cytokine IL-31. While IL-31 was first thought to be primarily…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a significant health and economic burden. In the United States, the prevalence of psoriasis is estimated to be 7.4 million, which accounts for ~2.2% of the population, with…
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INTRODUCTIONCutaneous warts are benign growths on the skin that can affect various parts of the body, most commonly the face, hands, and feet.1 Warts affect 10% of the population and…
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INTRODUCTIONLichen planus is an auto-inflammatory skin disorder marked by intensely pruritic, violaceous papules that commonly affect the extremities of middle-aged adults.1 Though a clear pathogenic mechanism remains unknown, some of…
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INTRODUCTIONPorokeratosis is a rare group of acquired or hereditary dermatoses characterized by pruritic, linear, or annular plaques with a keratotic border.1,2 Although the pathophysiology remains unclear, the development of porokeratosis…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) was once considered a mere cosmetic condition. Now, we know that AA is a disease that profoundly impacts patients' lives.1 Alopecia areata not only causes psychosocial distress…
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INTRODUCTION Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a hereditary, androgen-dependent, dermatological disorder characterized by miniaturization of scalp hair. It is the most common type of progressive hair loss with varying severity and…
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects approximately 8 million adults in the United States.1 It is characterized by sharply demarcated, erythematous plaques with overlying scales that can…
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