INTRODUCTIONMolluscum contagiosum (MC) is a highly contagious viral skin disease characterized by raised, umbilicated, pink-to-red lesions.1 It is estimated that 6 million Americans suffer from MC, mostly children.2 US Food…
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INTRODUCTIONOral supplementation of nicotinamide (NAM), a water-soluble vitamin B3 derivative, decreases incidence of keratinocyte carcinomas (KC), and decreases the size, number, and incidence of actinic keratoses (AKs) in high-risk skin…
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INTRODUCTIONNormocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis (NUV), a rare disease of long duration, presents with long-lasting wheals that show histopathologic features of vasculitis including leukocytoclasia, fibrin deposits, and extravasated erythrocytes.1,2,3 The musculoskeletal, respiratory,…
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INTRODUCTIONPlaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) are chronic, immune-mediated skin diseases associated with a high burden of disease as well as a reduced quality of life.1 Although multiple options are…
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INTRODUCTIONCalcinosis cutis (CC) is a very rare and poorly characterized finding in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).1 In this retrospective study, we present our experience of 10 individuals with SLE who…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune myopathy with characteristic dermatologic features.1 Tofacitinib is an immunomodulator with proven efficacy against numerous immune-mediated disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriasis.2 Several reports have…
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INTRODUCTIONReconstructive OptionsSecond Intention Second intention (granulation) is an option for smaller glabellar and nasal root defects given the concave nature. Larger defects require closure to avoid atrophic or hypertrophic scarring,…
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INTRODUCTIONThe lips and perioral area play a crucial role in facial aesthetics.1 Signs of aging, such as wrinkles, reduced muscle tone, and thinning skin, frequently appear first in this anatomical…
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INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a common relapsing facial skin condition most prevalent in Caucasian women from the Northern hemisphere, although this is likely due to reporting bias.1,2 Historically, rosacea has been considered…
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INTRODUCTIONBullous pemphigoid (BP) is one of the most common autoimmune bullous diseases. It typically affects the elderly.1 It is characterized by autoantibodies against the basement membrane zone proteins- BP antigen…
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INTRODUCTIONThe World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.1 This holistic definition of health…
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INTRODUCTIONThinner than other regions of the face, possessing fewer oil glands, and subject to repetitive contractions, skin around the eyes is particularly susceptible to environmental factors and accelerated skin aging.1-5…
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