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This article discusses the psychological impact of skin imperfections and suggests establishing a Cosmetic Dermatology Service within public health systems to address these issues ethically.

This critique suggests that the prior iconodiagnosis of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" suffers from confirmation bias, arguing that cultural trends, rather than medical conditions, explain the artwork's features.

This study highlights the prevalence of photographic bias in before-and-after images in dermatology, emphasizing how factors like lighting and camera angles can mislead patients and influence expectations, often leading to dissatisfaction and unrealistic aesthetic standards.

The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.

This case report describes a 69-year-old woman with excessive facial hair growth over six months and provides details on her medical history and examination.

This case report describes a six-year-old girl with hypertrichosis cubiti, characterized by excess terminal hair growth around the elbows, and notes treatment with over-the-counter depilatory creams and shaving to address aesthetic concerns.

This article explores how societal views on "freaks" have shifted from congenital anomalies to cosmetic surgery-induced appearances, with the authors suggesting this may reflect changing beauty norms and the commodification of uniqueness.

In this case report, a 21-year-old male was observed to have primary essential cutis verticis gyrata, a condition characterized by the excessive formation of scalp folds resembling cerebral gyri, without any additional comorbidities.

This article proposes a new classification, the Obsessive-Compulsive Insight Continuum, to help dermatologists better understand and diagnose skin disorders with obsessive-compulsive features.

This article discusses various methods of facial enhancement, such as botulinum toxin and fillers, and emphasizes their temporary nature but reports no new clinical results.

This source discusses the ethical dilemmas and business pressures in cosmetic dermatology, emphasizing the shift toward commercialism and profit-driven practices influenced by social media and market demands, potentially leading to conflicts of interest and professional misconduct.

This case report details an occurrence of PRIDE syndrome accompanied by lumbosacral hypertrichosis.

This report describes a case of secondary cutis verticis gyrata due to a cerebriform intradermal nevus, highlighting clinical management and screening guidelines.

This report presents a rare case of trichoadenoma occurring in the vulva, adding to the limited instances documented in medical literature.

This article reviews naevus comedonicus, highlighting potential treatments like retinoic acid application and surgical intervention, but reports no new clinical findings.

This study concluded that hair transplants including the parietal eminence area can enhance aesthetic balance and provide indirect cosmetic benefits, even when the vertex is left untreated due to limited donor availability.

This article discusses the pervasive presence and influence of advertisements in daily life but does not provide new research findings.

The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.

This study highlights the potential role of the CYP21A2 and CYP19A1 genes in severe acne vulgaris among Han Chinese, especially males.

This study suggests that using a dermoscope, a handheld microscope, can effectively help distinguish between Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris by revealing unique lesion characteristics that are not visible to the naked eye, offering a practical diagnostic alternative when KOH examinations are unavailable.

This review explores the Charaka samhita's concept of Ashtanindita purusha, identifying eight physical constitutions traditionally regarded as undesirable due to their association with various diseases, and aims to correlate these with contemporary genetic, endocrinological, and metabolic disorders.

This case study reports on a rare occurrence of trichoadenoma in the vulva of a 25-year-old female, describing typical histological features of the tumor.

This article discusses acne vulgaris as a prevalent skin disease affecting the pilosebaceous unit and provides no new clinical findings.

This report details a rare case of late-onset, bilateral nevus comedonicus on the eyelids in a 79-year-old man, discussing its clinical presentation and histopathologic features without presenting new research findings.

This study observed distinct dermoscopic features in pityriasis versicolor that could aid in its differentiation from similar skin disorders.