Dear Editor, Preoperative laser hair removal (LHR) of donor tissue sites prior to gender-affirming surgeries (GAS), such as vaginoplasty or phalloplasty, is performed to prevent post-surgical hair compli-cations.1 Hair removal…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is an inflammatory disorder independently associated with heart disease, diabetes, hypertension (HTN), hyperlipidemia (HLD), depression, anxiety, metabolic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, and malignancy.1 There are limited data on the…
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Ceramide-Containing Adjunctive Skin Care for Skin Barrier Restoration During Acne Vulgaris Treatment
INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit, characterized by permeability barrier dysfunction and reduced ceramide levels in the stratum corneum.1,2 Unfortunately, many acne medications, such…
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INTRODUCTIONInflammatory skin diseases (ISDs), including atopic dermatitis (AD), psoriasis, rosacea, and alopecia areata (AA), contribute to a significant global burden of disease and are associated with profound negative effects on…
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INTRODUCTIONEpidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS), the most common type of epidermolysis bullosa, is a rare genetic skin condition, diagnosed in approximately 8 per 1 million births.1 Characterized by mechanical fragility and…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating chronic inflammatory disease with a single approved treatment, TNF-antagonist adalimumab 40 mg/week (ADA40). However, only half of patients treated with ADA40 achieved Hidradenitis Suppurativa…
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INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by facial erythema, telangiectasias, and papulopustular lesions, reported in as high as 22% of the population.1,2 Most patients are diagnosed after the…
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INTRODUCTIONInfantile hemangiomas (IHs) are a common childhood tumor occurring in 5-10% of children and present as selflimiting vascular endothelial tumors, often involving the head and neck.1 Present at birth followed…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical retinoids are used for a number of dermatological conditions including psoriasis, pigmentary disorders, and skin cancers and are well-established acne treatments.1 These are agonists of retinoic acid receptors (RAR),…
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INTRODUCTIONThe most recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidelines on acne treatment were published in 2016.1 The Acne Management Consensus Roundtable, a group of dermatologists, was convened in 2022 to…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical corticosteroids are one of the most commonly prescribed medications by dermatologists.1 Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to topical corticosteroids has been widely recognized since the late 1980s.2 Allergy to corticosteroids…
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INTRODUCTIONThe population of the United States is becoming increasingly diverse. Dermatology lags, particularly amongst Mohs micrographic surgeons, where less than 4.5% identify as underrepresented in medicine (URM).1 It is important…
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