INTRODUCTIONAlopecia is a chronic debilitating disease. Topical minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for both female and male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia); it is also used off-label to treat…
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INTRODUCTIONThe role of social media in patient education continues to grow; approximately 80% of internet users in the United States have searched online for health information.1 With this growth, there…
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INTRODUCTIONCicatricial (scarring) alopecia leads to irreversible hair loss.1 Patients with scarring alopecia experience a high burden of psychosocial disease.1 While scarring alopecia can be difficult to treat, successful treatment can…
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INTRODUCTIONMelatonin is synthesized primarily in the pineal gland, and in several extra-pineal sites including the retina, skin, bone marrow, cerebellum, and gastrointestinal tract.1 Melatonin acts primarily via G-protein coupled membrane…
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INTRODUCTIONErythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP) is a rare cutaneous condition characterized by gray or blue-brown macules or patches that usually presets over the trunk, neck, and extremities.1 EDP occurs in both…
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INTRODUCTIONThe skin of color (SOC) population in the United States (US) is increasing.1 However, SOC is not well represented in dermatology textbooks, resources, or resident education.2 SOC representation in clinical…
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Introduction Sensitive skin (SS), a subjective syndrome of cutaneous hyperreactivity to otherwise innocuous stimuli, affects approximately 40-50% of the population. Increased stratum corneum permeability, hyperactivity of intraepidermal nerve fibers, and…
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INTRODUCTIONThe incidence of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has been increasing worldwide. Of the various treatment options, Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) achieves the highest cure rates and lowest recurrence rates compared…
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In this supplement:Pediatric Acne Patients’ Treatment Real-World Case Series Using Skincare as Monotherapy, Adjunctive, and Maintenance TreatmentPediatric acne is a common, complex, multifactorial inflammatory skin disease with various expressions in…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a multifactorial inflammatory chronic skin disease with a prolonged course of acute outbreaks, relapses, and recurrences with significant social, psychological, and physical consequences.1-6 The expressions of…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic disease which can be debilitating for some patients.1-3 Symptoms range from mild to persistent and can include uncontrollable itching, skin pain, and eczematous lesions,…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical treatments are often used both as initial monotherapy for more localized presentations of psoriasis and as adjunctive therapy for more severe disease.1-3 Topical medications focally target affected skin lesions,…
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