INTRODUCTIONGranuloma annulare (GA), initially identified as a "ringed eruption of the fingers," is a benign and self-limiting inflammatory skin disorder characterized by granuloma formation in the dermis.1 Its incidence is…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is an inflammatory skin condition that affects 9.4% of the global population.1 Acne is most common during adolescence but can also develop or persist into adulthood.2 Both sexes…
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INTRODUCTIONDespite the growing use of energy-based devices (EBDs) in dermatology, there remains a lack of structured guidance for clinicians on combining EBDs with skin care in acne and post-acne sequelae…
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INTRODUCTIONMachine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), is a computational approach that utilizes input data to achieve specific goals without relying on explicitly programmed instructions.1 Large language models…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease affecting more than 125 million individuals worldwide.1-3 At the cellular level, aberrant activation of inflammatory pathways triggers keratinocyte hyperproliferation, resulting in the…
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INTRODUCTIONThe number of aesthetic procedures performed among African-American (AA) patients in the United States increased 43% between 2012 and 2019.1,2 Although there has been a recent focus on understanding the…
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To the Editor:The increasing use of digital images in dermatology for diagnostic and treatment purposes presents serious privacy and security concerns. Dermatologists routinely collect and retain photos of skin disorders,…
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INTRODUCTIONPlaque psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by keratinocyte hyperproliferation and immune dysregulation that significantly impacts quality of life.1 While conventional therapies, such as topical corticosteroids and biologics, are…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, multifactorial inflammatory disease that is influenced by obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Overweight and obese individuals may experience more severe HS due to increased skin…
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Letter to the Editor: Administrative burdens, particularly prior authorization (PA) requirements and appeals, remain a significant barrier to timely dermatologic care. On average, physicians complete 39 PAs per week, dedicating…
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To the Editor: Atopic dermatitis (AD) presents with several phenotypes, among which the prurigo nodularis (PN)-like phenotype is particularly resistant to treatment.1 PN-like phenotype of AD is characterized by multiple…
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INTRODUCTIONCellular senescence is a permanent and stable arrest of the cell cycle triggered by endogenous and exogenous stressors, such as DNA damage, oxidative stress, and telomere dysfunction.1,2 In this state,…
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