Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens: features of diagnostics and approaches to treatment by O.L. Statkevych, T.V. Svyatenko

“…However, the issues of diagnosing abscessing perifolliculitis of the head remain relevant and extremely difficult in the clinical practice of dermatologists and related specialists, and a single treatment protocol with clear recommendations has not yet been developed. …”
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The Application of Differing Machine Learning Algorithms and Their Related Performance in Detecting Skin Cancers and Melanomas by Suboh Alkhushayni, Du’a Al-zaleq, Luwis Andradi, Patrick Flynn

“…With early detection being key to good outcomes, any method that can enhance the diagnostic accuracy of dermatologists and oncologists is of significant interest. …”
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Patterns of Public Interest in Lipomas and Lipoma-Removal Procedures: Google Trends Analysis by Keenan Duggal

“…In addition, the interest in lipoma removal procedures has risen steadily from 2004 to the present, with particularly high RSVs coming from Southwestern states ConclusionsDermatologists and plastic surgeons should be aware of the increasing public interest in lipomas and lipoma-removal procedures. …”
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Optimizing the management of psoriasis in patients with skin of color: A Canadian Delphi consensusCapsule Summary by Geeta Yadav, MD, Yvette Miller-Monthrope, MD, Jaggi Rao, MD, David N. Adam, MD, Rachel N. Asiniwasis, MD, Parbeer Grewal, MD, Christina Han, MD, Marissa Joseph, MD, Richard G. Langley, MD, Charles W. Lynde, MD, Andrei Metelitsa, MD, Loukia Mitsos, MD, PhD, Boluwaji Ogunyemi, MD, Kerri S. Purdy, MD, Maxwell Sauder, MD, Jensen Yeung, MD

“…Methods: Using the modified Delphi methodology 16 Canadian dermatologists with expertise in psoriasis developed consensus statements. …”
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Midline Anterior Neck Inclusion Cyst in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review with a Dermatologic Perspective by Noemi Brigenti, Rachele Bardelli, Giovanni Paolino, Elisabetta Danese, Paolo Gisondi, Nicola Zerbinati, Giampiero Girolomoni, Andrea Carugno

“…Recognition of MANICs is essential for dermatologists and pediatricians evaluating midline neck lesions. …”
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Neoprene Orthopaedic Supports: An Underrecognised Cause of Allergic Contact Dermatitis by S. Hawkey, S. Ghaffar

“…As neoprene is fast becoming one of the most popular materials used for orthopaedic supports, awareness of this reaction and close liaison between dermatologists and orthopaedic surgeons are therefore essential to allow for early recognition of this complication.…”
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Predictive Value of Positive Margins in Diagnostic Biopsies of Dysplastic Nevi by Jeffrey S. Dickman, Reem M. Haddad, Andrew Racette

“…The presence of positive margins found on diagnostic biopsy is used by many dermatologists when deciding whether to re-excise these lesions. …”
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Split-face intradermal botulinum toxin versus saline injection for facial aging: a single-center study by Hala M. Elbasiony, Nashwa N. Elfar, Shereen F. Gheida, Noha N. Doghim

“…Photographic records were acquired before and after injection. Two blinded dermatologists evaluated the results using wrinkle severity, facial pore, and global aesthetic improvement scales. …”
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Long-term maintenance treatment of psoriasis: the role of calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate aerosol foam in clinical practice by Gabriella Fabbrocini, Clara De Simone, Paolo Dapavo, Perigiorgio Malagoli, Alessandro Martella, Piergiacomo Calzavara-Pinton

“…However, the precise role of this treatment and the potential therapeutic schemes in the long-term management of psoriasis need further clarification.This Position Paper, authored by a group of Italian Expert Dermatologists, critically discusses the long-term management of psoriasis with Cal/BD foam in clinical practice. …”
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Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review by Sebastine Oseghae Oiwoh, Ademola Olusegun Enitan, Olubola Titilope Adegbosin, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Emmanuel Olaniyi Onayemi

“…As results of more research become available, the extent of AGA, its comorbidities as well as the full spectrum of their manifestations will continue to be sources of health education and more holistic examination by dermatologists and patients.…”
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Side effects and hypersensitivity reactions to corticosteroids by M.Z. Lisiecka

“…This study is of practical importance for dermatologists, allergists and immunologists, as well as researchers working in the field of rheumatology, allergology and immunology.…”
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Analysis of restoration in atrophic scar by intradermal autologous dermal tissue: a pilot study by Sudhir Singh, Adarsh L. Singh, Deepika Singh

“…Dermal tissue harvested after removing the epidermis by dermabrasion, was cut into small pieces, and inserted in the dermis of the recipient site with the help of 18 G needle. 2 experienced dermatologists did assessment of results by using clinical assessment scores. …”
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Evaluation of acitretin side effects on Iraqi psoriatic patients by Ahmed H. Kadhim‎, Dhia'a A. Hassan‎, Amer H. Chyad‎, Abdulstaar M. Khudyar‎

“…Acitretin was wildly used to improve plaque psoriasis  and also for postural psoriasis and  erthrodemic psoriasis .The present study focus on the evaluation of the common  side effects of acitretin which makes a wide hesitation for Iraqi dermatologists to use it in treatement of psoriasis. Twenty  psoriatic outpatient were treated with a dose of 25mg/ day for three continuous months in outpatient clinic of al- noor hospital during 2009 , their lipid profiles , liver and kidney function tests before starting treatment with acitretin considered as a control values. …”
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Clinicoepidemiological Pattern and Quality of Life Indices among Adult Males with Acne Vulgaris: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study by Ananya B. Reddy, Fathima Shafi, Malcolm Pinto, Spandana Prakash Hegde, Amina Asfiya

“…Conclusion: CADI score is an important tool which can enable dermatologists to assess the psychosocial burden of the disease in men with acne. …”
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Preliminary efficacy and safety analysis: 12-month results in 83 patients using a novel approach of widefield radiation therapy for extensive skin field cancerization with or witho... by Andrew E. Potter, Christopher Baker, Stephen Shumack, Robert Sinclair, Walter J. Curran, David Christie, Bradley Wong, Peter Foley, Peter O’Brien, Lynda Spelman

“…Purpose Evaluate the use of widefield radiation therapy (RT) in the management of extensive skin field cancerization (ESFC) with/without keratinocyte cancer (KC).Methods The National Dermatology Radiation Oncology Registry is a multidisciplinary collaboration (dermatologists and radiation oncologists). It captures disease description, prior therapies, radiation prescription, clinical effect, skin cosmesis scores, and toxicity data. …”
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Psychological Stress and the Cutaneous Immune Response: Roles of the HPA Axis and the Sympathetic Nervous System in Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis by Jessica M. F. Hall, desAnges Cruser, Alan Podawiltz, Diana I. Mummert, Harlan Jones, Mark E. Mummert

“…Understanding how the activity of the psyche-nervous -immune system axis impinges on skin diseases may facilitate coordinated treatment strategies between dermatologists and psychiatrists. Herein, we will review the roles of the HPA axis and the sympathetic nervous system on the cutaneous immune response. …”
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Fluorescence images of skin lesions and automated diagnosis using convolutional neural networks by Matheus B. Rocha, Sebastiao Pratavieira, Renan Souza Vieira, Juliana Duarte Geller, Amanda Lima Mutz Stein, Fernanda Sales Soares de Oliveira, Tania R.P. Canuto, Luciana de Paula Vieira, Renan Rossoni, Maria C.S. Santos, Patricia H.L. Frasson, Renato A. Krohling

“…Despite advancements in DL, the automated diagnosis of skin cancer remains a significant challenge. Emulating dermatologists, deep learning approaches using clinical images acquired from smartphones and considering patient lesion information have achieved performance levels close to those of specialists. …”
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Automating skin cancer screening: a deep learning by Nada M. Rashad, Noha MM. Abdelnapi, Ahmed F. Seddik, M. A. Sayedelahl

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown potential in skin cancer classification, leading to automated screening methods. To support dermatologists, we improved the model for classifying images. …”
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Vitiligo Review: etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment by Aleksandra Witek, Jakub Parys, Agnieszka Mikosińska, Martyna Kaźmierczak, Maciej Mossakowski, Patrycja Kałuziak, Marta Jajczak, Mateusz Litwin, Stanisław Jesionek, RAfał Bieś

“… Introduction and purpose:This review is intended for healthcare professionals, including dermatologists, primary care physicians, and researchers, who seek a comprehensive understanding of vitiligo. …”
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Unlocking the potential of microbotox compared with fractional carbon dioxide laser in the treatment of postacne scars: a comparative split-face study by Walid Medhat, Noha Moftah, Ahmed F. Rezk

“…Patients and methods One facial side was assigned randomly to undergo FCL once every month for three months, while the opposite side was subjected to a single session of Microbotox injection. Two dermatologists, unaware of the treatment details, assessed the clinical enhancements. …”
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