INTRODUCTIONAlopecias can be broadly categorized as scarring (cicatricial) or non-scarring. Some primary scarring alopecias may be susceptible to the appearance of new lesions in previously uninvolved areas following trauma, known…
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INTRODUCTIONUsed for more than 50 years, tretinoin remains foundational in acne treatment, with nearly 2 million prescriptions written in 2019.1,2 The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and Global Alliance to…
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INTRODUCTIONThe COVID-19 pandemic prompted many dermatologists to adopt teledermatology to continue patient care.1 Studies have since raised concerns regarding potential heterogeneity in telemedicine adoption and healthcare inequity exacerbation.1-3 The purpose…
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INTRODUCTIONCosmetic facial injections are one of the most common in-office procedures used to improve the signs of skin aging, including deep wrinkles and volume loss. Topical cosmetic skin products have…
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INTRODUCTIONMidfacial aging occurs in large part through bone resorption and volume loss of compartmentalized fat, both of which and can be ameliorated through soft tissue augmentation.1,2 Volume replacement in the…
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INTRODUCTIONStem cells were first isolated from the bone marrow.1 Since that time, they have also been found in adipose tissue, dental pulp, various parts of the placenta and umbilical cord,…
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INTRODUCTIONOver the past 25 years, rejuvenation of the aging face with the use of soft tissue fillers has seen a significant rise in popularity. This minimally invasive procedure at a…
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INTRODUCTIONUS Labeling requirements for cosmetic products are established by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and detailed in the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR 701.3).1 Over 16,000 cosmetic…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatologically, based on the level of sebum excretions we can classify the facial skin type in dry, neutral, oily, or mixed.1 Oily skin is a blemish that affects a high…
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INTRODUCTIONThe inaugural written examination for Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery board certification was offered in October 2021.1 With this examination, micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology (MSDO) has entered the realm of subspecialties…
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INTRODUCTIONLinear lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) of the face is a rare acquired variant of lichen planus, with only a few cases published in the literature.1 It is an inflammatory condition…
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INTRODUCTIONMonkeypox has infected over 18,000 individuals in the United States since the first reported case on May 17, 2022.1 Monkeypox is a variola poxvirus that is related to smallpox, but…
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