INTRODUCTIONTopical calcineurin inhibitors are a family of drugs that have been touted for having high efficacy without the risks of cutaneous atrophy and systemic absorption seen with topical corticosteroids.1 They…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis affects approximately 7.55 million adults in the US and 125 million people worldwide.1,2 Social media, used by approximately 3.6 billion people worldwide in 2020,3 has provided a public forum…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a common, chronic inflammatory disease, affecting approximately 2% to 3% of the population over 20 years of age.1,2 This condition is a systemic disease that often causes immune…
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INTRODUCTIONResearch fellowships among prospective dermatology residency applicants are becoming increasingly popular. These fellowships provide opportunities for mentorship, publications, and clinical experience, but unpaid positions impose a significant financial burden.1 We…
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Pediatric Verrucous Psoriasis: A Case Report in a Pediatric Patient and Discussion of the Literature
INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a multisystem, chronic inflammatory disease identified by a variety of presentations and clinical features that manifest primarily on the skin, as well as in the joints and appendages.…
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INTRODUCTIONLichen planus (LP) is a common inflammatory disorder, with infrequent presentation in children.1 Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is one of the rarest subtypes of pediatric LP, characterized by "dark gray…
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INTRODUCTIONIn this retrospective study of patients affected by plaque psoriasis who underwent tildrakizumab therapy, the aim was to describe and compare the response of the nail psoriasis and the plaque…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory disease with a complex pathogenesis affecting sebaceous follicles in the skin. Four key pathogenic factors have been identified: (1) an alteration in the…
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INTRODUCTIONThe prevalence of female hair loss and thinning increases with advancing age and is most common among post-menopausal women. Indeed, significant androgenetic hair loss occurs in perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal…
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As dermatologists, patients often seek our advice for recommendations of cosmetic and beauty care products, particularly those available over-the-counter. The growth in this segment has been tremendous despite the pandemic.…
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INTRODUCTIONRetinol, or all-trans retinol, was the first vitamin to be synthesized in a laboratory. Methods of synthesis came from the work of David Adrianne van Dorf and Jozef Ferdinand Arens…
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