Commentary
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Commentary
The Psoriasis Plot Thickens [editorial]
Over the last several years dermatologists have become increasingly aware of a growing body of data suggesting that psoriasis is associated with...
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Commentary
Neurofibromatosis Associated With Plaque-Type Psoriasis: Coincidental Occurrence or Casual Association? [letter]
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is a hereditary disorder commonly associated with cutaneous, neurologic, and orthopedic manifestations.
Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
What Is Your Diagnosis? Folliculocentric Tinea Versicolor
A 54-year-old man presented with a rash on his arms and chest. The rash had been present for several years and remained unchanged. It was slightly...
Pediatric Dermatology
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Pediatric Dermatology
Varicella-Zoster Virus in Children Immunized With the Varicella Vaccine
We present the case of a 4-year-old immunocompetent girl with varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that occurred 45 months after a single dose of the...
Dermpath Diagnosis
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Dermpath Diagnosis
Primary Systemic Amyloidosis
Primary systemic amyloidosis, usually with an underlying plasma cell dyscrasia, is associated with a wide spectrum of organ involvement. Skin...
Clinical Topics & News
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Clinical Topics & News
Severe Psoriasis With Positive Tuberculosis Test and Treatment With Biologic Therapy: A Case Report
Psoriasis and tuberculosis (TB) are 2 conditions with high prevalence in the general population, often present simultaneously in the same patient...
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Clinical Topics & News
Generalized Pustular Psoriasis of Zambusch: Case Report of Successful Disease Control With Cyclosporine and Etanercept
Generalized pustular psoriasis of Zambusch is a unique and challenging skin condition to successfully manage. Patients often encounter potentially...
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Clinical Topics & News
Preliminary Study of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Combination Therapy With Calcipotriene Ointment 0.005% and Tacrolimus Ointment 0.1% in the Treatment of Stable Plaque Psoriasis
Calcipotriene ointment is widely used in the topical treatment of psoriasis, with tacrolimus ointment as an effective alternative in controlling...
Original Research
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Original Research
Therapeutic Modalities for Localized Psoriasis: 308-nm UVB Excimer Laser Versus Nontargeted Phototherapy
UVB phototherapy is an effective treatment modality for psoriasis. For patients with localized plaque-type lesions, 308-nm excimer laser...
For Residents
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For Residents
Concise Review of Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Dermatoses
Lichenoid dermatoses are a heterogeneous group of diseases with varying clinical presentations. Immune-mediated basal cell keratinocyte damage is...
From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Training in Cosmetic Dermatology [editorial]
Dermatologists have long been leaders and innovators in the development of cosmetic procedures. In the 1950s dermatologists performed pioneering...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Plant Stem Cells and Skin Care
Stem cells are pluripotent and can differentiate into many different structures. Their ability to differentiate and remain differentiated is key...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Mechanisms of Skin Aging
Aging is a progressive and multifactorial process; the pathogenesis continues to be elucidated. Multiple physiologic changes occur in various...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Vitamin-Based Cosmeceuticals
Vitamins are popular ingredients in many over-the-counter (OTC) cosmeceuticals that are designed to improve various aspects of the skin’s...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Devices for Rejuvenation of the Aging Face
Over the last 30 years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of ablative and nonablative devices that can be used to treat the...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
An Overview of Injectable Fillers With Special Consideration to the Periorbital Area
The use of temporary fillers continues to grow as the understanding of restoring a youthful appearance expands. Improving the signs of aging using...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Neurotoxin Treatment of the Upper Face
Neurotoxin injections have continued to increase in popularity over the last decade.
Also In This Issue
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Article
Irritant Contact Dermatitis Due to the Use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Nasal Mask: 2 Case Reports and Review of the Literature
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is commonly used to treat various respiratory conditions including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA...
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Article
Cutaneous Manifestations of Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a multisystemic genetic disease associated with structural, behavioral, and intellectual disorders.
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Article
Coma Blisters Sans Coma
Coma blisters (CBs) are self-limited lesions that occur in regions of pressure during unconscious states classically induced by barbiturates.