INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by recurrent nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts with secondary scarring and fibrosis resulting from immune responses to follicular occlusion.1,2,3 Black…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects diverse racial and ethnic groups. The US prevalence is 3.7% in White individuals, 2.0% in Black individuals, and 1.6% in Hispanic…
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INTRODUCTIONEarly diagnosis of skin disease, especially malignant neoplasms, can significantly reduce patient morbidity and mortality. Assessment of most skin conditions is often first performed by a nurse and/or general practitioner…
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INTRODUCTIONThe field of dermatology is one of the least ethnically and racially diverse medical specialties. Only 3% of dermatologists in the United States are Black and 4.2% are Hispanic, compared…
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INTRODUCTIONSarcoidosis is a systemic disease that is identified by the key feature of non-caseating granulomatous inflammation in the affected organ.11 The diagnostic criteria for sarcoidosis include a clinical and radiologic…
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INTRODUCTIONThe Impact of Photodamage Photodamage and photoaging are complex, ongoing processes resulting from cumulative exposure to ultraviolet (UV), visible (VL), and infrared (IR) radiation emitted by the sun. Repeated solar…
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INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is a multifactorial depigmentation disorder characterized by the destruction of melanocytes, resulting in loss of pigmentation of the skin.1 An autoimmune process plays an important role in the disease…
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INTRODUCTIONNewborn and infant skin is still developing, as indicated by elevated trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), skin surface pH, and desquamation.1-8 The skin of newborns and infants, with its distinct anatomical…
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INTRODUCTIONEfforts to reduce the burden of skin cancer globally have focused on prevention and early diagnosis. Knowing an individual's skin color and their sensitivity to sun exposure helps with predicting…
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INTRODUCTIONIndividuals with skin of color (SOC) are less likely to use sunscreen and other sun-protective measures due to misinformation and common misconceptions regarding the benefits of sunscreen.1 In addition to…
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INTRODUCTIONHzidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disproportionately affects women of childbearing age.1 In a survey of female HS patients of reproductive age, 83% reported not receiving counseling from their physician on how HS…
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