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View article: Gel Antiperspirants for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Pilot Study
Gel Antiperspirants for Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Pilot Study Open
Introduction: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition predominantly affecting intertriginous areas. Despite its association with sweat, the role of deodorants and antiperspirants in HS remains poorly defined, with…
View article: Successful Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis with Topical Roflumilast: A Case Series
Successful Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis with Topical Roflumilast: A Case Series Open
Background: Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common skin disease that presents with pink scaly patches in areas with higher sebaceous gland density, such as the scalp, glabella, retroauricular folds, nasolabial folds, chest, and groin. Case…
View article: Treatment Options for Onychomycosis: Efficacy, Side Effects, Adherence, Financial Considerations, and Ethics.
Treatment Options for Onychomycosis: Efficacy, Side Effects, Adherence, Financial Considerations, and Ethics. Open
Onychomycosis has high reinfection and recurrence rates, and the treatment remains challenging as treatment selection involves ethical, evidence-based decision-making and consideration of each individual patient's needs, adherence, budget,…
View article: A Young Woman with a Cystic Mass in the External Auditory Canal
A Young Woman with a Cystic Mass in the External Auditory Canal Open
Introduction: Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a malignancy that primarily affects the salivary glands. Primary cutaneous ACC (PCACC) is a rare variant that arises from ceruminous glands of the ear and other glands of apocrine origin. Cas…
View article: Molluscum Contagiosum Virus Evasion of Immune Surveillance: A Review
Molluscum Contagiosum Virus Evasion of Immune Surveillance: A Review Open
MCV is distinctive in evading immune surveillance by inhibiting or dampening several immune pathways via the production of viral proteins. The result is decreasing local inflammatory response which contributes to the prolonged survival of …