Commentary
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Commentary
New Melanoma Treatments: A Panacea or a Pandora's Box? [editorial]
The outlook for patients with stage IV melanoma has remained relatively unchanged over the last 40 years, until this last year when ipilimumab...
Dermpath Diagnosis
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Dermpath Diagnosis
Phaeohyphomycosis
Phaeohyphomycosis is characterized by pigmented hyphae in tissue. Various black molds may be causative, including Alternaria, Bipolaris,...
Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
What Is Your Diagnosis? Anal Mucosal Melanoma
A 67-year-old man presented to his primary care physician with a pink nodule on the perianal skin of 2 years’ duration. This lesion initially had...
Pediatric Dermatology
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Pediatric Dermatology
Burkitt Lymphoma in a Child With Atopic Dermatitis and a 7-Year History of Regular Topical Tacrolimus Use
We describe the case of a boy who presented with abdominal Burkitt lymphoma; he had been regularly using tacrolimus ointment 0.1% for severe...
For Residents
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For Residents
Molecular Mechanisms of Melanoma
There has been a rapid accumulation of knowledge regarding the altered molecular pathways in melanoma. With the development of target therapies...
From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Cosmetics Safety
Control of the cosmetics industry began with the recognition that some products were tainted with lead, mercury, and arsenic.
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Update on the Standard of Care of Dermatologic Postprocedural Wounds
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Traction Alopecia: A Clinical Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Traction alopecia (TA) is a form of hair loss that is caused by excessive tension on scalp hair. Hair loss from TA can occur in any area of the...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Sclerotherapy for Telangiectasia: The Impact of Small Changes in Vessel Diameter Upon Treatment Outcomes
Because lower extremity telangiectasia is often considered to be nothing more than a cosmetic nuisance, almost no attempts have been made to...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Vascular Lesions [editorial]
Vascular lesions, similar to varicose veins, telangiectases, rosacea, hemangiomas, and port-wine stains, are common and can affect up to 5% of...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Eyelash-Enhancing Products: A Review
Long prominent eyelashes draw attention to the eyes and are considered a sign of beauty. Women strive to achieve ideal lashes through various...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Lasers Remove Inches From Fat Trouble Spots
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is effective for body slimming, according to a study published in the March issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Ingenol Mebutate Gel Effective for Actinic Keratoses
Ingenol mebutate gel is an effective treatment for actinic keratoses on the head and body, according to a study published in the March 15 issue of...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Transplanted Leg Hair Can Soften Hairline Appearance
Transplantation of leg hair follicles can soften the appearance of the hairline in patients receiving hair transplants, according to a study...
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Cosmetic Corner: Dermatologists Weigh in on Shampoos
Leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top shampoos. See what they’re recommending to their patients and why.
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From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Noted & Quoted
Dermatologists were quoted in Elle, Men's Health, and Real Simple, providing insight on SPF products, skin care practices for men, and what causes...
Also In This Issue
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Article
Sweet Syndrome Associated With Hydralazine-Induced Lupus Erythematosus
Sweet syndrome (SS) is a distinctive but poorly understood clinical syndrome, which likely represents an immunologic reaction pattern to a wide...
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Article
Metastatic Melanoma and Melanogenuria
We report a case of a 70-year-old Hawaiian man with an exophytic black nodule on the left suprascapular region of several years’ duration....
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Article
Cutaneous Angiosarcoma With Skin Metastases and Persistent Bloody Pleural Effusions
Cutaneous angiosarcoma is a rare aggressive malignancy of vascular origin that usually arises in the scalp or face of elderly men.
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Article
Malignant Melanoma in Transplant Patients: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
The clinical course and outcome of malignant melanoma (MM) are well-established for immunocompetent groups; however, they are not well-documented...
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Article
Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising in a Bacille Calmette-Guérin Vaccination Scar
Cases of cutaneous neoplasms occurring on prior sites of trauma and scars are common. Vaccination scars are common sites of this phenomenon. We...
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Article
Eruptive Xanthoma: A Case Report
Eruptive xanthomatosis is a papular skin disorder resulting from hyperlipidemia, specifically hypertriglyceridemia. It is characterized by...
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Article
The Appearance of Pili Annulati Following Alopecia Areata
Pili annulati is a rare autosomal-dominant hair shaft abnormality. It is characterized by alternating light and dark bands along the shaft due to...