INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a multifactorial inflammatory chronic skin disease with a prolonged course of acute outbreaks, relapses, and recurrences with significant social, psychological, and physical consequences.1-6 The expressions of…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic disease which can be debilitating for some patients.1-3 Symptoms range from mild to persistent and can include uncontrollable itching, skin pain, and eczematous lesions,…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical treatments are often used both as initial monotherapy for more localized presentations of psoriasis and as adjunctive therapy for more severe disease.1-3 Topical medications focally target affected skin lesions,…
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INTRODUCTIONThe skin is the largest organ of the human body, accounting for approximately 16% of total body weight, and has numerous critical functions. It retains water in the body, thermoregulates,…
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The Importance of a Healthy Skin Barrier From the Cradle to the Grave Using Ceramide-Containing Cleansers and Moisturizers: A Review and ConsensusInflammatory skin disorders compromise skin barrier health. Early and…
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive treatment modality involving photosensitizers that are activated by absorption of visible light to initially form the excited singlet state, followed by transition to the…
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INTRODUCTIONPalmoplantar psoriasis is a chronic, localized form of psoriasis affecting the palms and soles and is prevalent in 3-4% of individuals with psoriasis.1 Although there has been no standard therapeutic…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common inflammatory skin disease and is associated with psychiatric comorbidities.1 The underlying pathogenesis of AD is defined by a complex interplay involving immune dysregulation,…
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INTRODUCTIONGraham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur Syndrome (GLPLS) is a rare clinical subtype of lichen planopilaris (LPP) that manifests as a triad of scarring alopecia of the scalp, nonscarring alopecia of the axillary and the…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with variable lesional morphology, distribution, symptoms, comorbidities, and quality of life (QOL) burden.1-8 These clinical domains contribute to heterogenous severity…
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INTRODUCTIONThe aging face is often characterized by skin ptosis in the lower region and the loss of a defined mandibular margin.1 Multiple factors lead to this decreased level of jawline…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder involving the skin and joints. Although psoriasis is more prevalent in populations of European ancestry, recent data show substantial rates of psoriasis in populations…
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