INTRODUCTIONResearch has shown that scalp and hair health are connected, but the link is not yet fully understood or characterized. Hair growth begins within the hair follicle, about 4 mm…
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INTRODUCTIONThe topical therapeutic landscape of atopic dermatitis (AD) has entered the "golden age" of drug development. Until now, the landscape was comprised of 3 major mechanistic classes: (1) corticosteroids, calcineurin…
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In this issue:VEHICLES MATTER: DESIGNED FOR PURPOSEThere are several oral JAK formulations available in the United States market. The first topical cream formulation of a JAK inhibitor is ruxolitinib cream…
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INTRODUCTIONDandruff and seborrheic dermatitis (D/SD) affect about half of the general population worldwide.1 SD in the scalp is commonly known as dandruff and is considered the same condition with varying…
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Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, which have been used in a range of disease states from rheumatology to gastroenterology, have been finally adopted into dermatology. These agents are rapidly changing the…
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INTRODUCTIONLaser resurfacing has been the gold standard for the rejuvenation of photodamaged skin over the past four decades.1-4 Ablative laser procedures can efficiently address signs of aging by vaporizing the…
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In this issue:Insights on the Impact of Scalp Barrier Condition on Hair HealthScalp health is essential for healthy hair growth and may be affected by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. Reactive…
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INTRODUCTIONJanus kinase (JAK) proteins are key, evolutionarily conserved mediators of external-to-internal cellular signaling, activated when external cytokines bind to their respective transmembrane receptors, triggering phosphorylation of JAK proteins, then STAT…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, systemic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease that often negatively affects physical and emotional health-related quality of life.1,2 Current guidelines for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis recommend the…
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INTRODUCTIONAcanthosis nigricans (AN) is a common skin condition marked by hyperpigmented, velvety plaques.1 In the United States, AN has a prevalence of 19.4%2 and disproportionately impacts individuals with skin of…
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Dupilumab Treatment Improves Lichenification in Atopic Dermatitis in Different Age and Racial Groups
INTRODUCTIONLichenification, associated with disease chronicity in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), is a skin sign characterized by skin thickening with demarcated skin lines and leathery aspect, partially resulting from…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatochalasis (DC) refers to the redundancy of upper eyelid skin formed during the aging process. The upper eyelid skin is the thinnest in the body and contains minimal subcutaneous fat,…
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