INTRODUCTIONEpidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS), the most common type of epidermolysis bullosa, is a rare genetic skin condition, diagnosed in approximately 8 per 1 million births.1 Characterized by mechanical fragility and…
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INTRODUCTIONHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating chronic inflammatory disease with a single approved treatment, TNF-antagonist adalimumab 40 mg/week (ADA40). However, only half of patients treated with ADA40 achieved Hidradenitis Suppurativa…
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INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by facial erythema, telangiectasias, and papulopustular lesions, reported in as high as 22% of the population.1,2 Most patients are diagnosed after the…
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INTRODUCTIONInfantile hemangiomas (IHs) are a common childhood tumor occurring in 5-10% of children and present as selflimiting vascular endothelial tumors, often involving the head and neck.1 Present at birth followed…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical retinoids are used for a number of dermatological conditions including psoriasis, pigmentary disorders, and skin cancers and are well-established acne treatments.1 These are agonists of retinoic acid receptors (RAR),…
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INTRODUCTIONThe most recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidelines on acne treatment were published in 2016.1 The Acne Management Consensus Roundtable, a group of dermatologists, was convened in 2022 to…
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INTRODUCTIONTopical corticosteroids are one of the most commonly prescribed medications by dermatologists.1 Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to topical corticosteroids has been widely recognized since the late 1980s.2 Allergy to corticosteroids…
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INTRODUCTIONThe population of the United States is becoming increasingly diverse. Dermatology lags, particularly amongst Mohs micrographic surgeons, where less than 4.5% identify as underrepresented in medicine (URM).1 It is important…
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INTRODUCTIONBasal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer in North America.1,2 Although there is a 5-year survival rate of 100% and metastasis is rare (incidence of…
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INTRODUCTIONKeratinocyte carcinomas (KCs), comprising basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), are the most frequently occurring human malignancies. Cure rates are high, but the incidence of KCs is…
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FULL SUPPLEMENT: Environmental Aggressors And Comprehensive Protection: Chelating Agents In Skincare
In this supplement: Chelating Agents in Skincare: Comprehensive Protection Against Environmental AggressorsIn addition to ultraviolet light, skin is regularly exposed to several environmental stressors that can cause damage and premature…
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INTRODUCTIONAlthough the importance of protecting the skin from sunlight is widely recognized, ultraviolet (UV) light is the main cause of skin damage and premature aging. However, many other outdoor stressors…
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