INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a highly prevalent chronic immune-mediated disorder of the skin that affects populations globally. Although the role of race and ethnicity in the pathophysiology of AD remains…
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INTRODUCTIONCase Synopsis A 45-year-old woman presented with a one-year history of a growing mass on the scalp. The patient believed the lesion was a benign cyst and requested removal due…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting children and adults of all races and ethnicities.1-3 AD commonly presents with eczematous and pruritic skin lesions. These lesions can…
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INTRODUCTIONGiant basal cell carcinoma (GBCC), a tumor >5 cm in diameter, is a rare subgroup of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) comprising < 1% of all cases.1 Typically, GBCC is associated…
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INTRODUCTIONInitial uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic led most medical organizations to recommend postponing all nonessential visits.1 Unfortunately for patients with newly diagnosed skin cancers, many Mohs surgeries were included in…
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INTRODUCTIONDiabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, with an estimated global prevalence of 9.3% in 2019.1,2 The development of skin cancer is…
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INTRODUCTIONThe introduction of soft tissue augmentation with injectable dermal fillers has revolutionized the aesthetics market and is now an eminent routine procedure. An array of filler products is currently available…
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INTRODUCTIONAs a specialty that commonly provides the diagnosis and/or treats cutaneous fungal infections, dermatologists commonly prescribe antifungal medications. The majority of fungal infections are superficial mycoses; however, invasive fungal infections…
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INTRODUCTIONThe incidence of keratinocyte carcinoma (KC), which consists of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), has been increasing worldwide.1-2 Reporting to cancer registries is not required…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) causes DNA damage, which can lead to mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, cellular death, and photoaging. The term photoaging refers to the premature aging of skin that…
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INTRODUCTIONBenzene, a known human carcinogen, was recently found in certain batches of sunscreen products. Our objectives were to analyze the messages conveyed in dermatologists’ social media posts on this topic.…
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Lichen planus (LP) is a poorly characterized, chronic inflammatory dermatosis notable for violaceous to brown/ black polygonal pruritic papules and plaques, often with lacey scale, and reticular white erosions involving…
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