INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease which affects 2-3 % of the European population.1 Psoriasis vulgaris (chronic plaque psoriasis) is the most frequent form of psoriasis which is…
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INTRODUCTIONPlantar warts are hyperkeratotic lesions arising on the sole of the foot that result from infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), most commonly types 1, 2, 27, or 57.1,2 Plantar warts…
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INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a common cause of acquired facial hyperpigmentation. Although the etiology is not entirely established, multiple factors such as genetic susceptibility, ultraviolet (UV) exposure, pregnancy, sex hormones, contraceptive pills,…
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INTRODUCTIONSocial media has emerged as an increasingly common tool for the mass communication of information. The number of monthly active users surpasses 1 billion for Instagram and 200 million for…
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INTRODUCTIONBurns can be either minor medical problems or potentially life-threatening emergencies, and their treatment depends on the location and severity of the injury.1 Although minor burns can be treated on…
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INTRODUCTIONMycosis fungoides (MF) is a slowly progressive form of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL), a group of malignancies of skin-homing lymphocytes. MF is the most common form of CTCL with 1260…
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INTRODUCTIONMany of the oral small molecules (OSM) and biologic immune response modifier drugs share indications for use, such as in psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. The OSMs azathioprine, cyclosporine, methotrexate, and…
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INTRODUCTIONProviders continue to face significant challenges in determining appropriate prognosis and post-diagnosis management for patients with newly diagnosed cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM). There exists a gap in understanding the true…
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Introduction Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory dermatosis with ambiguous pathophysiology of overcolonization of Malassezia combined with predisposing factors including sebocyte activity, impaired immunity with diminished T-cell responses…
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In this supplement:Bridging the Gap: Optimizing Skin Care in Acne Treatment To optimize the treatment of dermatologic diseases, one must recognize the interplay between maintaining the function of the skin…
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To optimize the treatment of dermatologic diseases, one must recognize the interplay between maintaining the function of the skin barrier and utilizing topical medications which often disrupt the former. Many…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (AV) is one of the most common skin disorders encountered in outpatient dermatology practice worldwide, commonly affecting adolescents, but also pre-teens and postadolescent adults of any race, ethnicity,…
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