INTRODUCTIONOral tranexamic acid (TXA) is a relatively new treatment option for melasma. It is thought to reduce hyperpigmentation through inhibition of the plasminogen/plasmin pathway with resulting decreases in epidermal melanocyte…
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INTRODUCTIONVarious types of artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning and its subfield, deep neural network, have been successful and increasingly implemented in the healthcare field during the past decade due…
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INTRODUCTIONMohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is increasingly utilized for treatment of skin cancer, however the technique used is markedly different than other surgical modalities.1,2 Explaining MMS to patients is difficult, and…
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INTRODUCTIONFor health care professionals, defining and predicting high levels of clinical response, as well as identifying which patients are at risk of not having high levels of response, is instrumental…
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INTRODUCTIONPlaque psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythematous scaly plaques on patients' skin.1 The treatment of plaque psoriasis with biologics targeting key drivers of chronic inflammation in…
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INTRODUCTIONTelemedicine use has expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is limited data on patient satisfaction with teledermatology; therefore, we examined patient teledermatology experiences at a large academic center. After…
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INTRODUCTIONHair and scalp products containing rice bran extract (RB) are heralded to promote hair growth through maintaining anagen, inhibiting 5α-reductase, and promoting melanogenesis, allowing for improved hair growth, thickness, density,…
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INTRODUCTIONCommon acquired disorders of hyperpigmentation include melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the dyschromia of photoaging, and solar lentigines.1,2 Melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are the most common conditions in subjects with skin of…
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NTRODUCTIONEvidence-based literature regarding management of rare and severe dermatologic disease is limited. Canakinumab and anakinra, two therapeutics used for inhibiting IL-1 pathways, have seen increased utilization for treatment of refractory…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses (AKs) are chronic recurrent lesions that develop most commonly in fair complected patients. Other risk factors include male gender, extensive sun exposure, immunosuppression and advanced age.1,2 Although the…
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INTRODUCTIONEmpedobacter brevis (E. brevis) is a gram-negative, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria that is part of the Flavobacteriaceae family.1 It is mostly found in water sources, plants, soils, and more recently, hospital…
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INTRODUCTIONBullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease. Most prevalent in the eighth and ninth decades of life, the incidence of BP continues to increase.1 Owing to its…
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