INTRODUCTIONAopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory disease with significant psychosocial burden.¹ Patients increasingly seek dermatological information and guidance on Reddit, a platform with over 70 million daily active users,…
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INTRODUCTIONGranuloma annulare (GA) is a granulomatous inflammatory skin condition of unknown etiology, often presenting as annular plaques or papules.1 Generalized GA (GGA) is a rare subtype of GA characterized by…
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INTRODUCTIONOral lichen planus (OLP) is a common, chronic mucosal inflammatory disease associated with T-cell-mediated immunologic dysfunction.1 Although the buccal mucosa and tongue are the most frequent sites of involvement, gingival…
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INTRODUCTIONMpox (formerly known as monkeypox), a zoonotic orthopoxvirus related to smallpox, was first identified in humans in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1970 and was historically endemic to…
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INTRODUCTIONRetrospective analyses of clinical trial research over the last two decades have revealed that minority enrollment is lacking across all medical specialties, and efforts to increase representation have historically been…
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INTRODUCTIONDominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DDEB) is a hereditary genetic disorder with a mutation of the type VII collagen gene (COL7A1), resulting in a defect of anchoring collagen VII (Col VII),…
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INTRODUCTIONAcrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau (ACH) is a rare, localized variant of pustular psoriasis. Fewer than 200 cases have been reported in the literature. It is characterized by recurrent, tender, sterile…
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INTRODUCTIONThe aging process is complex, influenced by a dynamic interplay of external (lifestyle and environment) and internal (genetics) factors. Changes such as bone resorption, fat pad depletion, muscle atrophy, and…
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INTRODUCTIONChronic pruritus is a commonly underestimated comorbidity in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, affecting between 18.4% to 27.5% of diabetics.1 Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists have reportedly decreased itch in…
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INTRODUCTIONStandards in wellness and aesthetics have evolved over time, yet the desire to preserve youthful skin remains a universal priority shaped by biological and evolutionary factors.1 Regenerative dermatology is an…
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INTRODUCTIONMelanin provides pigmentation to skin, hair, and eyes and protects epidermal cells by absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Hyperpigmentation results from excess, cumulative melanin triggered by extrinsic aggressors such as…
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INTRODUCTIONGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RAs) are a class of medications that have been widely used for the control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).1 A GLP-1 RA stimulates insulin…
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