INTRODUCTIONChronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a chronic, debilitating condition characterized by recurrent wheals and/or angioedema.1 Symptoms occur daily or nearly daily for at least 6 weeks, with angioedema reported in…
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INTRODUCTIONLichen Planus (LP) is an auto-inflammatory idiopathic condition with unclear etiology, believed to be an auto-reactive response of T-cell-mediated damage after exposure to an inciting antigen. LP presents as pruritic,…
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INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by progressive loss of epidermal melanocytes, resulting in depigmented macules and patches.1 The visible nature of vitiligo can impose a substantial psychosocial…
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INTRODUCTIONIn the United States (US), the incidence of melanoma, the most aggressive and fatal type of skin cancer, has been increasing at an average rate of 1.4% annually over the…
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INTRODUCTIONSeborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory condition. SD affects areas that are rich in sebaceous glands, most commonly the scalp (SSD).1 In adults, SD occurs in approximately 1-3%…
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To the Editor, Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) are widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for obesity management.2 With their expanding use, questions have emerged regarding perioperative…
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INTRODUCTIONOver-the-counter (OTC) products are often used as firstline or adjunctive treatments for many dermatologic conditions.1,2 Topical formulations consist of one or more active ingredients combined with a vehicle, which influences…
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INTRODUCTIONThe eyebrows are central to facial expression and identity, serving both cosmetic and functional purposes.1,2 Their short anagen phase of approximately two to three months and slow growth rate of…
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CASE 1Amanda is a 35-year-old, Black woman currently working as a law firm secretary. She denies being a smoker and does not have any known health conditions. After an acne…
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INTRODUCTIONCentral Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) is an irreversible primary scarring alopecia impacting up to 5.6% of Black women with significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.1 This study aims to review the…
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INTRODUCTIONMinoxidil is a vasodilator used at higher doses as an anti-hypertensive, while low doses of oral minoxidil (LDOM) (between 0.25 and 5 mg) are effective in treating alopecia disorders. Rosacea…
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