INTRODUCTIONA recent survey of 500 United States (US) dermatologists inquired about the current state of psychological wellness evaluation of dermatology patients, as well as the extent of mental health training…
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INTRODUCTIONAll skin phototypes can be damaged by sun exposure; however, many individuals with darker skin perceive their need for the use of sunscreen to be low.1 People with skin of…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin, like most organs, undergoes deleterious changes with the passage of time. A primary component of skin aging is the degradation of the extracellular matrix, which is marked by a…
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INTRODUCTIONSyringomas are benign adnexal tumors originating from the eccrine sweat gland ducts.1 Syringomas are traditionally classified into four subtypes: localized, generalized, familial, and Down syndrome-associated.2 Eruptive syringomas fall under the…
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INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is a chronic, depigmenting, autoimmune skin condition with a similar prevalence across all racial and ethnic groups.1 Despite this equal prevalence, the degree to which quality of life is…
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INTRODUCTION Benign familial pemphigus (BFP) is a rare blistering genodermatosis characterized by recurrent vesicular and erosive lesions involving intertriginous areas. BFP affects approximately 1/50,000 people in the general population,1 and…
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INTRODUCTIONPhotoaging is the consequence of cumulative environmental exposure of human skin to light from across the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum. It is a complex, dynamic process that clinically manifests as cutaneous…
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INTRODUCTIONSocial media is an important source of medical information. Along with the progression of social media, interest in diseases that predominantly affect those with skin of color (SOC), including melasma,…
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INTRODUCTIONExogenous ochronosis (EO) is a common skin condition that presents as asymptomatic hyperpigmentation after using products containing hydroquinone. Other causative agents include resorcinol, phenol, mercury, picric acid, and antimalarials such…
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To the Editor, There is a significant lack of diversity in skin tones when depicting dermatological conditions in educational and online materials. Google Images is a reference tool often used…
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To the Editor: Dyspigmentation, specifically hyperpigmentation or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), disproportionately affects those with skin of color. Studies show that dyschromias, including PIH, are one of the most common presenting…
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INTRODUCTIONMisperceptions around the use of sunscreen for photoprotection for individuals with darker skin types result in the underutilization of this effective means to reduce the sequelae of sun exposure. The…
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