INTRODUCTIONMidfacial aging occurs in large part through bone resorption and volume loss of compartmentalized fat, both of which and can be ameliorated through soft tissue augmentation.1,2 Volume replacement in the…
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INTRODUCTIONStem cells were first isolated from the bone marrow.1 Since that time, they have also been found in adipose tissue, dental pulp, various parts of the placenta and umbilical cord,…
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INTRODUCTIONOver the past 25 years, rejuvenation of the aging face with the use of soft tissue fillers has seen a significant rise in popularity. This minimally invasive procedure at a…
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INTRODUCTIONUS Labeling requirements for cosmetic products are established by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and detailed in the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR 701.3).1 Over 16,000 cosmetic…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatologically, based on the level of sebum excretions we can classify the facial skin type in dry, neutral, oily, or mixed.1 Oily skin is a blemish that affects a high…
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INTRODUCTIONThe inaugural written examination for Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery board certification was offered in October 2021.1 With this examination, micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology (MSDO) has entered the realm of subspecialties…
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INTRODUCTIONLinear lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) of the face is a rare acquired variant of lichen planus, with only a few cases published in the literature.1 It is an inflammatory condition…
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INTRODUCTIONMonkeypox has infected over 18,000 individuals in the United States since the first reported case on May 17, 2022.1 Monkeypox is a variola poxvirus that is related to smallpox, but…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease which affects 2-3 % of the European population.1 Psoriasis vulgaris (chronic plaque psoriasis) is the most frequent form of psoriasis which is…
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INTRODUCTIONPlantar warts are hyperkeratotic lesions arising on the sole of the foot that result from infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), most commonly types 1, 2, 27, or 57.1,2 Plantar warts…
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INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a common cause of acquired facial hyperpigmentation. Although the etiology is not entirely established, multiple factors such as genetic susceptibility, ultraviolet (UV) exposure, pregnancy, sex hormones, contraceptive pills,…
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INTRODUCTIONSocial media has emerged as an increasingly common tool for the mass communication of information. The number of monthly active users surpasses 1 billion for Instagram and 200 million for…
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