INTRODUCTIONVerruca vulgaris is a common cutaneous manifestation of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that presents as hyperkeratotic, cauliflower-like papules with central black petechiae; it is most often found on the digits,…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic and burdensome inflammatory skin disease. Classically, AD is characterized as a relapsing, itchy, red, rash with a predilection for skin flexures, presenting mainly in…
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INTRODUCTIONA healthy SC is critical in preventing water loss, maintaining relative barrier impermeability, and protecting against external aggressors.1 One of the critical compositions of SC is the lipid matrix. This…
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INTRODUCTIONThe lower third of the face is a barometer of both the biologic and physical aging, also reflecting the person’s emotional status. Facial expressions and communication are linked and involve…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic Keratosis (AK) is a recurring premalignant lesion that arises from prolonged and intermittent sun exposure.1 In the United States, AK is the second most frequent diagnosis made by dermatologists.2…
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INTRODUCTIONPoly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is an injectable biodegradable biostimulator that promotes collagen production.1 PLLA has been shown to induce an inflammatory response whereby the injected microparticles are encapsulated by host immune…
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INTRODUCTIONFull lips are associated with a youthful appearance, while thinning of the visible red lip indicates natural aging. Lip augmentation is a procedure designed to increase vermilion height, create pout…
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INTRODUCTIONAmicrofocused ultrasound (MFU) device was developed to meet the patient demand for a noninvasive but effective means to achieve lifting and tightening of lax skin (Ultherapy®; Merz Aesthetics, Raleigh, NC).1…
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INTRODUCTIONWith the destigmatization of cosmetic procedures, minimally invasive procedures have become sought-after by the millennial patient, defined by the Pew Research Center as an individual born between 1981 and 1996.1…
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INTRODUCTIONThe continuing and widespread legalization of medical cannabis products (MCPs), which we define here as cannabis or cannabis-derived products which contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and/or cannabidiol (CBD), has led to unparalleled…
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INTRODUCTIONDiscoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is the most common type of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and is categorized by well-demarcated, often hyper or hypopigmented macules or papules that gradually progress into…
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INTRODUCTIONFacial appearance has a fundamental social function, as, at a glance, it accounts for meaningful perceptions of health, wellness, wealth, successful fertility and attractiveness.1 These aspects have become more relevant…
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