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Benign neoplasms of the skin are commonly seen by all physicians. It is vital to distinguish these proliferations from malignant lesions. Despite their benign nature, many of these neoplasms cause…

The purpose of this article is to review the strategies and methods for quantifying treatment outcomes, perhaps defined by the consumer/patient as a “decrease in perceived age.” The demand for…

The development of the integumentary system is a series of events that starts in utero and continues throughout life. Although at birth, skin in full-term infants is anatomically mature, functional…

David B. Hom, MD, FACS, Editor

The safety profile of certain techniques, such as sclerotherapy, is questionable in a region as precarious as the periorbital region, where complications related to vision would be catastrophic. Other safe…

The evolution of wound care has seen much technological advancement over many decades. Most recently, negative-pressure therapy, by which a vacuum pressure is applied through a wound bed, has dramatically…

In 1982, vascular anomalies were classified as either vascular tumors or vascular malformations. Hemangiomas were identified as benign tumors that undergo a phase of active growth characterized by endothelial proliferation…

This article presents an overview of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical presentations of rosacea. It also presents the therapeutic spectrum for effective management of this challenging and often confusing clinical…