INTRODUCTIONLichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is a rare variant of lichen planus presenting most commonly in middle-aged patients of color and characterized by the insidious onset of violaceous, brown, or grayish…
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INTRODUCTIONDissecting cellulitis (DC) is a progressive disease that warrants prompt and adequate diagnosis and treatment to prevent scarring and irreversible hair loss. Since data on treatment options for DC are…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by the formation of recurrent abscesses in apocrine-bearing areas.1 In advanced stages, chronic inflammation leads to sinus tract formation and…
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INTRODUCTIONGeriatric dermatology is an emerging field of dermatology, focused on the unique needs of older adults with dermatological diagnoses. Previous research identified important principles to consider in older adults with…
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INTRODUCTIONPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of plasma from a patient’s blood containing platelets up to 7 times higher than normal plasma.1 Originally indicated to improve connective tissue regeneration…
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INTRODUCTIONOral tranexamic acid (TXA) is a relatively new treatment option for melasma. It is thought to reduce hyperpigmentation through inhibition of the plasminogen/plasmin pathway with resulting decreases in epidermal melanocyte…
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INTRODUCTIONVarious types of artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning and its subfield, deep neural network, have been successful and increasingly implemented in the healthcare field during the past decade due…
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INTRODUCTIONMohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is increasingly utilized for treatment of skin cancer, however the technique used is markedly different than other surgical modalities.1,2 Explaining MMS to patients is difficult, and…
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INTRODUCTIONFor health care professionals, defining and predicting high levels of clinical response, as well as identifying which patients are at risk of not having high levels of response, is instrumental…
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INTRODUCTIONPlaque psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythematous scaly plaques on patients' skin.1 The treatment of plaque psoriasis with biologics targeting key drivers of chronic inflammation in…
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INTRODUCTIONTelemedicine use has expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is limited data on patient satisfaction with teledermatology; therefore, we examined patient teledermatology experiences at a large academic center. After…
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INTRODUCTIONHair and scalp products containing rice bran extract (RB) are heralded to promote hair growth through maintaining anagen, inhibiting 5α-reductase, and promoting melanogenesis, allowing for improved hair growth, thickness, density,…
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