INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a complex, multifactorial disease with significant social, psychological, and physical consequences.1-6 Acne is most prevalent in teens and is considered a chronic condition with a prolonged…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin is at once the largest and the most visible organ of the human body, and it can also provide an all-too-accurate reflection of internal health. Changes in skin quality…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is often regarded as an adolescent condition, but its frequency among adults is increasingly common.1 Acne among adult females is especially problematic; prevalence of acne is higher than in…
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INTRODUCTIONIsotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is widely used for severe acne; however, due to its teratogenicity, it is strictly regulated.1 iPLEDGE was implemented in 2005 to minimize the potential fetal exposure to…
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INTRODUCTIONWorldwide, acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition among adolescents.1,2 This condition has been estimated to affect approximately 85-90% of teenagers.1,3 Of note, the prevalence of acne is increasing,…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory disease affecting 2-4% of the adult population worldwide, with one-third of patients having moderate-to-severe psoriasis.1-4 The development of targeted and highly effective biological systemic…
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INTRODUCTIONRecent studies revealed the importance of gut microbiota in body health conditions.1 Understanding the gut microbiome started a new field of study that emphasizes the potential biochemical mechanisms of the…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoralea corylifolia is a plant found in the southern United States, India, and China that is used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine due to its anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory…
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INTRODUCTIONWe read with great interest the recent publication by Fölster-Holst et al1 in the May issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, which offered a brief update on the treatment…
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INTRODUCTIONDisparities and inequities exist in dermatological access and outcomes, associated with demographics such as socioeconomic status (SES) and geography.1,2 Some studies have documented barriers to care and treatment adherence in…
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INTRODUCTIONPrecision medicine has been a long-promised goal in patient care, and with the advent of technologies that comprehensively collect large data sets and the corresponding computational tools to parse and…
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INTRODUCTIONThe chest is often neglected in terms of skincare and sun protection which reveals a person’s age and is becoming significant concern for many patients who want to avoid an…
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