Importance of Assessing Skin of Color in the ClinicRace and ethnicity are influenced by several factors, including geographic, social, and cultural influences.1,2 Skin conditions often present differently in patients with darker…
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In this supplement: Skincare in Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Approach to Preprocedure, Intraprocedure, and Postprocedure Hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, textural changes, and dull skin are common cosmetic concerns in…
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INTRODUCTIONCancer is the leading cause of death in most countries, including Norway, Sweden, and Finland.1 Cancer incidence and mortality are still growing worldwide with the aging and growth of the…
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INTRODUCTION Challenging body areas include the scalp, face, palmoplantar surfaces (ie, palms and soles), nails, intertriginous areas, and genitalia. Psoriasis involving challenging body areas is associated with a higher degree…
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INTRODUCTIONA member of the tyrosine-protein kinase Tec (TEC) family of tyrosine kinases, Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) is a cytoplasmic, nonreceptor kinase essential to myriad immunological pathways.1 Activity of BTK most…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects pilosebaceous units on the face and trunk requiring longitudinal patient management.1,2 It has a multifactorial pathophysiology that involves an altered sebaceous…
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INTRODUCTIONPlaque psoriasis is a chronic, relapsing systemic illness that has a significant effect on quality of life.1-3 New biologic therapies targeting tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin (IL)-12/23, IL-17, and IL-23…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the skin and joints. It affects different racial/ethnic groups worldwide with varying prevalence. Although psoriasis has historically been considered to predominately affect…
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INTRODUCTIONNarrow band-ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) light therapy has been shown to be one of the safest, least expensive, and most effective treatments for psoriasis.1 Traditional clinic-based phototherapy is time-consuming, expensive, and…
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INTRODUCTIONMelanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancers but is responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths.1 Acral and mucosal melanoma (AMM) accounts for only 4% of all new melanomas…
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INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterized by dry, itchy skin, making individuals more susceptible to skin infections and other complications.1 This…
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INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects nearly 8 million adults in the United States (US).1 The disease is characterized by sharply demarcated, scaly, erythematous plaques that can…
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