BACKGROUND: The explosion of medical knowledge, the influence of communications technology, and the pressures for health care reform challenge dermatologists to learn efficiently and teach effectively. OBSERVATIONS: The vast body of material on…
Background: The explosion of medical knowledge, the influence of( )communications technology, and the pressures for health care reform challenge dermatologists to learn efficiently and teach effectively. Observations: The vast body of material on…
A 7-year-old girl was seen because of a 2-month history of an expanding patch of pruritus and scaling just below her umbilicus (figure 1). The patient also complained of a generalized rash on her arms and legs that had been present for 10 days.…
Patients with anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and immunodeficiency (EDA-ID)) have mutations in the gene on the X chromosome encoding nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappa B) essential modulator (NEMO), resulting in conical teeth, sparse hair, anhidrosis…
Cutaneous horn (cornu cutaneum) is the clinical description of a hyperproliferation of compact keratin in response to a wide array of underlying benign and malignant pathologic changes. We report a patient with a giant cutaneous horn associated with…
BACKGROUND. Although many treatment modalities have been described for xanthelasma palpebrarum, no single technique has emerged as dominant. OBJECTIVES. Our purpose was to review the various therapeutic modalities for xanthelasma anti to assess the…
BACKGROUND: Despite anecdotal evidence of a possibility of decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptives (OCs) with some antibiotics, it is not known whether antibiotic use in dermatologic practices engenders any increased risk of accidental…
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that is most effectively treated with a combination of topical products and, in some cases, systemic antibiotics. While it is important to treat papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts with topical or systemic…
Treatment of the inflammatory component of plaque psoriasis is an important part of psoriasis management. A new and unique spray formulation of clobetasol propionate 0.05% may provide advantages over the currently available formulations through easy…
Seborrheic karatoses are benign lesions that are easily irritated and often cosmetically objectionable. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy and other surgical methods are useful in treating these lesions, but are difficult to tolerate in patients who have…
BACKGROUND. The removal of keratinous and pilar cysts by the punch incision technique is an alternative to traditional excision methods. It is easy to perform with commonly available instruments, and quick. Faster healing and less scarring are…
Hand hygiene is a central factor in preventing the spread of disease in the dermatologist's office. The role of hand washing and alcohol-based hand rubs is considered with emphasis on compliance, effectiveness,side effects, and cost. Specific…
Human papillomavirus, a papovavirus, is the causative agent of all warts. There are at least 63 subtypes of this virus, certain ones of which are more likely to cause warts in particular locations or to be associated with malignancies. Over the last…
Clinical situations that require the use of systemic antibiotic therapy are common. Because millions of women choose oral contraceptives for birth control, the potential for interaction between these drugs frequently has to be considered. We review…
