INTRODUCTIONWith the number of patients on anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy for preexisting health conditions steadily increasing, the decision to continue or discontinue these therapeutic agents is frequently encountered when performing…
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Dear Editor: A lack of clinical trials devoted specifically to treatment protocols in minority groups and diverse individuals with skin of color (SOC) exists.1 Treatment decisions often vary based on…
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INTRODUCTIONMelanoma is the third most common skin malignancy across all racial groups in the United States.1 While non-Hispanic white patients comprise the overwhelming majority of cases, morbidity and mortality remain…
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INTRODUCTIONOver the past decade, what is known about skin of color in the field of dermatology has gained an increasing amount of attention among both clinicians and the general public.…
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INTRODUCTIONThe Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus two and primarily affects the epithelium of the airways.1 Multiple cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 have been reported…
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INTRODUCTIONRosacea is an inflammatory dermatosis with at least a ten percent prevalence reported among White adults and limited data in nonwhite populations.1–5 Although rosacea is less frequently described in patients…
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In July 2022, I will reach the milestone of practicing dermatology for 36 years, with 30 years of experience also devoted to clinical research. My background in pharmacy before attending…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (AV) is a common disorder that mostly affects the young population, ie, adolescents with around 80-90 % prevalence which usually subsides by 30 years of age. However, it…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris (acne) is a complex, multifactorial disease with significant social, psychological, and physical consequences.1-6 Acne is most prevalent in teens and is considered a chronic condition with a prolonged…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin is at once the largest and the most visible organ of the human body, and it can also provide an all-too-accurate reflection of internal health. Changes in skin quality…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is often regarded as an adolescent condition, but its frequency among adults is increasingly common.1 Acne among adult females is especially problematic; prevalence of acne is higher than in…
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INTRODUCTIONIsotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is widely used for severe acne; however, due to its teratogenicity, it is strictly regulated.1 iPLEDGE was implemented in 2005 to minimize the potential fetal exposure to…
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