INTRODUCTIONTopical corticosteroids (TCS) continue to be a mainstay of primary and/or adjunctive therapy for all severities of psoriasis. Corticosteroid-containing topical medications include both monotherapy and combination formulations with vitamin D…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis (PsO) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by cutaneous features, extracutaneous comorbidities, and an unpredictable course.1,2 PsO is the second most common chronic pediatric skin disorder after atopic…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis vulgaris is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disease originating from a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Approximately 80% of psoriasis patients exhibit mild-to-moderate disease, for which topical therapies remain…
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INTRODUCTIONVariations in the epidemiology, clinical presentation, disease course, and impact on quality of life have been reported in SOC populations.1 Epidemiologic studies focused on atopic dermatitis (AD) suggest a higher…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune hair loss disorder arising due to loss of hair follicle immune privilege.1 Increased antigen presentation at the bulb of the hair follicle leads to…
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INTRODUCTIONCurrent Treatments and Unmet Needs in Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disease that affects approximately 8 million adults in the Unite States and 2% to 3% of people…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, oftentimes debilitating inflammatory skin condition characterized by abscesses, inflammatory nodules, sinus tracts, and scarring.1 Existing data suggest multifactorial etiology with genetic, hormonal, and immune…
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CASEA 64-year-old female presented to the outpatient clinic for the evaluation of flaking and itchy lesions on her bilateral hands and feet that were present for several months and caused…
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INTRODUCTIONFirst reported in 1970, transient acantholytic dermatosis (TAD), also known as Grover disease (GD), is a rare transient dermatosis of largely unknown etiology.1 It commonly occurs as grouped pruritic, papulovesicular…
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INTRODUCTIONThere have been several case reports of pemphigus foliaceus arising in patients with psoriasis vulgaris treated with narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) therapy.1 It is thought that treatment with NB-UVB can…
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INTRODUCTIONThe population of the United States continues to diversify and the number of individuals with skin of color (SOC) seeking dermatologic care is increasing.1 Yet there are accumulating data that…
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INTRODUCTIONThe role of social media in patient education cannot be overlooked, 80% of internet users in the United States have searched online for health information.1 A recent study by Villa-Ruiz…
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