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The objective of this case study is to present a new instance of pediatric LPP and identify all reported cases of pediatric LPP with an emphasis on treatment and response. J Drugs Dermatol. 2021;20(7)779-782. doi10.36849/JDD.5729. The reconstitution volume of a PLLA-containing injectable device has gradually increased in clinical practice, often in combination with adding lidocaine to the solution. This study, SCRIPT (Sculptra Contemporary Reconstitution & Injection Procedure Trial) evaluated PLLA for correction of nasolabial folds after changes in reconstitution and injection procedures. Primary endpoint for effectiveness was change from baseline of nasolabial folds, assessed by blinded evaluation using a validated wrinkle assessment scale (WAS), at week 48. Subjects were treated to optimal correction of nasolabial folds at a single treatment regimen consisting of ≤4 injection sessions, with PLLA reconstituted with 8 mL or 5 mL sterile water for injection (SWFI), randomized 21. The 8 mL product included an additional 1 mL 2%-lidocaine and was injected immediately following reconstitution. Assessments included wrinkle severity, aesthetic improvement and safety. A total of 80 subjects were included in the study. Momparable treatment effect to that of the reference group in reducing wrinkle severity of nasolabial folds. Safety was not compromised using a higher reconstitution volume including lidocaine, injected immediately after reconstitution. J Drugs Dermatol. 2021;20(7)760-766.. doi10.36849/JDD.6034THIS ARTICLE HAD BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO ACCESS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS ARTICLE WITHOUT LOGGING IN. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLISHER WITH ANY QUESTIONS.Rhinophyma is a disfiguring disorder that is characterized by an erythematous, hypertrophied, and inflamed lower two-thirds of the nose. Widely accepted as the severe form of acne rosacea, rhinophyma can result in functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial concerns that require treatment in a cosmetic fashion. Rosacea should be treated in its earliest manifestations to mitigate the progression towards rhinophyma; therefore, early detection and intervention is a crucial part of treatment. Little has been written on this subject in people of color. We present the first reported case of rhinophyma in a 62-year-old Fitzpatrick V female patient who was successfully treated with one session of fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. This case highlights the successful use of the fractional CO2 laser to treat rhinophyma in darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV–VI) and underscores the potential for future use among patients of color. J Drugs Dermatol. 2021;20(7)772-775. doi10.36849/JDD.C702.Evaluation of alopecia often includes laboratory testing for ferritin, thyroid stimulating hormone, vitamin D, and zinc as previous studies have found associations between non-scarring alopecia and vitamin deficiencies. MK571 These studies are limited by small sample sizes, and subsequent analyses showed conflicting results. This study aims to explore laboratory abnormalities in non-scarring alopecia and examine whether supplementation is associated with increased hair growth. A total of 131 patients completed at least two visits by a hair specialist at NYU’s Faculty Group Practice. They had quantitative hair measurements taken at each visit and laboratory tests performed at the first visit. There were 20 (15.3%) patients with abnormal lab results. The most common vitamin deficiency was ferritin (6.5%). Forty-two (32%) patients received supplementations that specifically addressed their vitamin or hormone deficiency. Multivariate regression analysis showed that supplementation did not significantly impact hair density or diameter (P=0.73; P=0.96, respectively). Baseline hair density and diameter were positively associated with change in hair density and diameter, respectively (standardized coefficient [β]