INTRODUCTIONSkin aging is clinically characterized by xerosis, rhytids, dyschromia, atrophy, and skin laxity. It is a complex process involving both intrinsic and extrinsic elements. Intrinsic factors are numerous and still…
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INTRODUCTIONErythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a rare genetic disorder of the heme metabolic pathway, with prevalence estimates ranging from 1:75,000 to 1:200,000.1 This disorder is largely due to mutations in the…
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INTRODUCTIONIt is well known that regions of human skin exposed to the environment can incur significant damage due to sun, wind, and indoor and outdoor pollutants. The pathological effects of…
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INTRODUCTION Adolescence is a period during which individuals are subject to a high psychological burden and are often inclined toward depression and anxiety.1,2 During this vulnerable time, the visibility of…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis and atherosclerosis have largely been understood as inflammatory diseases. While these two diseases have complex pathophysiologies, they both appear to be mixed Th1/Th17 cell-driven and tied together through the…
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To the editor: The early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a repurposing of antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs as investigational therapeutics, including hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine.1 Despite an early interest in…
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INTRODUCTIONAdherence in dermatology can be very poor, particularly with topical medications and complex treatment regimens.1 Improved patient-physician relationships (PPR) are generally associated with better patient satisfaction, disease outcomes, and also…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease prevalent in approximately 3% of adults in the United States.1 It is characterized by marked inflammation and increased epidermal thickness resulting from infiltration…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, multisystemic skin disease with an estimated prevalence rate of over 2% of the United States population.1 Adults are more frequently affected by psoriasis than children,…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a chronic skin condition characterized by excess sebum production, hyperkeratinization, Cutibacterium acnes colonization, and inflammation.1 Acne vulgaris affects approximately 85% of adolescents and young adults between 12…
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