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Pigmentation disorders require varied treatment modalities
Treatment of dermal pigmentation disorders requires patience, according to Youwen Zhou, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.C., assistant professor in the division of dermatology at the Vancouver General Hospital and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
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Prevent, reverse structural degradation of skin
Prevention of photoaging is the ultimate approach to a growing problem, yet a population persists in which more than 90 percent of actinic damage can be attributed to long-term sun exposure. The use of non-invasive methods, often preferred by patients, can reverse the obvious signs of aging.
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Erythema, edema, and fissuring around mouth
A 61-year-old man has a 3-month history of a persistent irritation at the corners of his mouth. He has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is being treated with insulin. Otherwise, he is in good health.
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Destroyed toenail with ill-defined crusted plaque
A 72-year-old man presents with a four-month history of a sore on his right great toe. It is intermittently painful, particularly when he is in bed at night. The patient has a history of diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and mild hypertension.
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