INTRODUCTIONMelanoma is one of the most common malignancies in the United States (US) and has the highest mortality rate of any skin cancer.1 A study exploring the effects of dermatologist…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses (AK) are common precancerous lesions characterized by rough, scaly patches resulting from chronic sun exposure. With the potential to progress to squamous cell carcinoma, effective treatment of AKs…
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INTRODUCTIONHydroxy acids (HAs) are a diverse class of topical agents with a decades-long tenure in dermatology, used for acne, ichthyosis, keratoses, warts, psoriasis, and photoaging. HAs are classified into alpha…
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INTRODUCTIONAs individuals age, morphological and immunological changes affect the skin's function as a protective barrier. These changes not only influence the skin's appearance but also its capacity to heal after…
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INTRODUCTIONCylindromas are well-circumscribed, smooth, pink nodular tumors predominantly found on the head and neck regions, frequently associated with conditions like Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome (BSS) and familial cylindromatosis. BSS patients typically present…
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INTRODUCTIONIn 2024, an estimated 2,001,140 new cancer cases and 611,720 cancer deaths are projected to occur in the United States.1 Hormone-dependent cancers, such as breast cancer and prostate cancer, are…
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Common Conditions in Skin of ColorWrinkles, sagging, and pigmentation issues--inevitable skin changes indicative of the aging process--can occur in patients of any skin tone. However, hyperpigmentation skin conditions, such as…
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In this issue:Breaking Barriers: Advancing Cosmeceuticals and Integrated Skincare for Skin of Color Common signs of skin aging include wrinkles, fine lines, and pigmentary disorders. Patients with skin of color…
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INTRODUCTIONTransient receptor potential vanilloid 1 protein (TRPV1) first became significant because of its ability to modulate peripheral sensory neurons and transmit pain and itch signals. This novel discovery was the…
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INTRODUCTIONChatGPT (OpenAI, San Francisco, California) is a novel artificial intelligence (AI) large language model (LLM) that has garnered significant attention in the literature as of late.1-3 With potential to significantly…
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To the Editor: Online health resources expand availability of medical information, however, if written at a reading level that is too advanced, may inadvertently lead to confusion or misunderstanding in…
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