INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disease of the apocrine gland-bearing areas such as the axilla, groin, and perianal skin, which is characterized by deep seated painful nodules,…
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INTRODUCTIONSemaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog that was FDA-approved in 2017 for treatment of type II diabetes and in 2021 for treatment for chronic weight management in adults with…
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INTRODUCTIONDiscoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that occurs with or without systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). DLE treatment is challenging, and there is paucity of effective therapeutic…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is a form of non-scarring alopecia that results from an autoimmune process that targets hair follicles.1 The severity of the disease varies from a focal, patchy hair…
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COMMENTARYThe most recently suggested curricular guidelines presented by the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Special Interest Group in Pediatric Skin of Color (PSOCG) listed pityriasis alba (PA) as the second most…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris, the eighth most prevalent disease globally,1,2 is a multifactorial skin condition characterized by the excess production of sebum, epithelial follicle hyperkeratinization, and inflammation.1-3 Clinical manifestations of acne can…
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INTRODUCTIONWhen considering treatment strategies and formulations that can target hyperpigmentation, two major challenges exist. Firstly, the causes, triggers, and pathways involved are multifaceted and plentiful. Not all pigmentary conditions are…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical treatments are often used both as first-line monotherapy for mild plaque psoriasis and as adjunct therapy for patients with more severe disease.1-3 Psoriasis is a chronic condition, and patients…
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INTRODUCTIONSocial media is becoming increasingly popular as a means for dermatology patients to access health information. In one Swiss study, researchers found that 82.4% of dermatology patients had used the…
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INTRODUCTIONThe lips are one part of an aesthetic unit that includes the teeth, gingiva, and bone structure of the face and contribute significantly to the overall impression of personal beauty.1-3…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a common skin disease affecting ~9% of the global population and ~85% of the population aged 12 to 24 years.1 Clinical management of acne primarily targets inflammation…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical anesthetics are medications that are commonly used in medicine to obtain local anesthesia via topical application. They have a role in providing local anesthesia in cutaneous procedures, ocular procedures,…
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