INTRODUCTIONDisease control for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) has been primarily achieved with phototherapy and non-specific immunomodulators, cyclosporine, and methotrexate. These treatments have, however, been associated with many unfavorable…
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INTRODUCTIONSocial media use among dermatology patients is ubiquitous, with estimates of over 80% of patients using social media to learn about their dermatologic conditions.1 Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease leading…
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To The Editor: Hair loss, specifically androgenetic alopecia (AGA), is a common outpatient dermatology complaint. AGA occurs in men and women, results from the effect of dihydrotestosterone miniaturizing scalp follicles,…
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INTRODUCTIONArtificial intelligence (AI), simulated human intelligence possessed by machines, has emerged as a major frontier in computer science research. AI introduces a fundamental change in dermatological clinical practice, making it…
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INTRODUCTIONThe pathogenesis of acne vulgaris (AV) is multifactorial, and treatments are used in combination to address the multiple pathogenic mechanisms and concurrent non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions.1,2 Topical retinoids and benzoyl…
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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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