To the Editor, Eight percent (8%) of adults are affected by contact allergies.1 Patch testing is the gold standard for diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Results are difficult to…
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To the Editor, While biologic medications are frequently used to treat inflammatory skin diseases, patients have experienced paradoxical skin diseases arising from treatment.1 The onset of new hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory condition that affects approximately 3% of the adult population in the United States (US) and is characterized by the rapid proliferation of keratinocytes, resulting…
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To the Editor, Psoriasis (PsO) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with significant psychiatric comorbidity.1 Emerging evidence suggests that inflammatory pathways in PsO may contribute to neuroinflammation and mood symptoms,…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts that primarily affect intertriginous regions.1 HS is a multifactorial disorder driven by follicular…
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INTRODUCTIONUltraviolet (UV) radiation from sun exposure causes photosensitivity, photoaging, and photocarcinogenesis.1 While dermatologists routinely recommend sunscreen as a preventative measure, sun protection methods have diversified tremendously, offering options that cater…
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INTRODUCTIONAccording to the GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide, approximately 1.5 million new cancer cases and 749,000 cancer deaths were estimated to occur in Latin America and the Caribbean…
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INTRODUCTIONRecent data show that basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cutaneous malignancy in all races.1,2 Though BCC is most often studied in Fitzpatrick skin types (FST) I-III, BCC…
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To the Editor, As artificial intelligence (AI) increases in popularity, understanding the nature of health information it provides to patients at home is paramount. ChatGPT's image upload feature lends itself…
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INTRODUCTIONLGBTQ+ individuals seek both invasive and non-invasive dermatological procedures, such as Botox and fillers, at high rates.1 Some theories attempt to explain the disproportionately higher rates of procedure seeking in…
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To the Editor, Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by penetration of a shaved, curved hair shaft into the skin via extrafollicular or transfollicular mechanisms, most often…
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INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is an autoimmune cutaneous depigmenting disorder whereby melanocytes are damaged or destroyed, leading to white macules that typically present on the face, forearms, hands, and feet.1-6 A diagnosis of…
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