INTRODUCTIONBoth intrinsic and extrinsic factors contribute to skin aging; smoking and UV radiation are well-known extrinsic risk factors.1-3 Fine and coarse rhytids, xerosis, sallowness, roughness, loss of tone, and resiliency…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatofibromas (DFs) are benign histiocytic fibrous nodules that arise in the skin and are more often seen on the legs and in women. They typically begin in young to middle…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin cancer is more common than all other cancers combined, and its incidence is rising faster than that of any cancer.1 The American Cancer Society estimates that 5.4 million basal…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a common dermatological condition, with a peak prevalence in adolescence but that may also extend into or develop during adulthood.1 Approximately 91% to 95% of adolescent…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial eczema presents a challenging entity in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD).1 Facial eczema differs from body eczema in both management and severity. Facial eczema has unique challenges to treatment…
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INTRODUCTIONPretibial myxedema (PTM) is a rare manifestation of Graves’ disease and less commonly Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The progression of Graves’ disease usually begins with thyroid dysfunction, followed by thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO)…
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INTRODUCTIONNoninvasive laser procedures have gained increasing popularity in the dermatology field in the United States. Lasers of different wavelengths exist to treat cutaneous disorders and improve aesthetic outcomes for cosmetic…
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INTRODUCTIONInstagram has become one of the primary means by which the public access information, societal trends, and entertainment content. One particular trend, posting content about minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, specifically…
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INTRODUCTIONTumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists have revolutionized management for various autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), inflammatory bowel disease, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriatic arthritis, and plaque psoriasis. However, adverse…
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INTRODUCTIONEpoprostenol (Flolan) is a last-resort intravenous (IV) medication for the treatment of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Cutaneous adverse events of Flolan are well-known by pulmonologists, though lacking in dermatologic…
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INTRODUCTIONTelehealth became widely implemented in pediatric dermatology practices as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, patient preferences for using telehealth for specific skin conditions remain in question. Here, we…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata (AA) is a nonscarring alopecia, characterized by patchy hair loss affecting the scalp, face, and body, with a smaller subset of patients progressing to alopecia totalis (AT) or…
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