INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting up to 2% to 4% of the general population worldwide.1 The treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis includes systemic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), such as…
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INTRODUCTIONTikTok is a wildly popular social media application with over 1 billion users. With its ever-growing popularity, it has also become a source of dermatological information and misinformation for the…
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INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a commonly acquired pigmentation disorder classically favoring young women of color or those with exacerbating factors, such as hyper-estrogen states.1 In this study, we utilized a large global…
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INTRODUCTIONAlthough intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide (IMT) for the treatment of numerous dermatologic conditions has been available for more than 60 years, many dermatologists continue to use it routinely while many others…
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INTRODUCTIONErythroderma is characterized by a widespread erythematous rash involving >90% of body surface area (BSA).1 It is frequently seen in the setting of pre-existing chronic inflammatory dermatoses such as psoriasis,…
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INTRODUCTIONPalmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), also known as palmoplantar pustular psoriasis, is a chronic skin disorder in which pruritic pustular eruptions appear on the palms and soles. It is thought to be…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a multifactorial skin condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit1 and the most prevalent inflammatory dermatosis in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans.2 The four…
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INTRODUCTIONPolymorphous light eruption (PMLE) is a photosensitivity disorder that presents as, erythematous papulovesicles in sun-exposed regions of the skin that can progress to large plaques and bullae.1,2 While the exact…
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INTRODUCTIONDry skin, also known as xerosis, can be relatively asymptomatic or more pronounced, with inflammation and superficial cracking causing unpleasant itching, stinging, and general discomfort.1 Atopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema,…
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INTRODUCTIONDaily sunscreen usage is an important step to mitigate photodamage so that skin can age well and stay healthy. Photodamage results from exposure to solar radiation and clinically manifests as…
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INTRODUCTIONRoughly 20 million US adults identify as LGBTQ+,1 facing healthcare inequities, including within dermatology, where elevated incidences of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and impediments to healthcare access persist.2,3 Due to…
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INTRODUCTIONThe United States (US) population is becoming increasingly more diverse. According to the 2020 US Census, all racial or ethnic groups experienced population increases, apart from the non-Hispanic White population,…
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