Commentary

The Evolving Field of Contact Dermatitis [editorial]

Author:

Christen M. Mowad, MD

Patch testing has been performed since the 1800s and remains the gold standard for diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis.

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Commentary

Pigmented Bowen Disease in a Black Patient: Novel Dermoscopic Findings [letter]

Author:

Ashley Cauthen, MD

Sumeet Thareja, MD

George Cohen, MD

Although Bowen disease (BD) is a fairly common condition, pigmented BD is a rare form of the dis­ease characterized by a hyperpigmented appearance...

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Law & Medicine

Health Care Reform Produces Both Heat and Light With the Indoor Tanning Tax

Author:

Bruce A. Brod, MD

It is fairly safe to say that most dermatologists are on the same page about indoor tanning. More research has become available on the correlation...

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Photo Challenge

What Is Your Diagnosis? Argyria

Author:

Jennifer Krejci-Manwaring, MD

Daniel A. West, MD

Daniel J. Aires, MD, JD

A 66-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with chest pain and dyspnea. Her skin was gray in color, particularly on the face and...

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Original Research

Reduced Burning and Stinging Associated With Topical Application of Lactic Acid 10% With Strontium Versus Ammonium Lactate 12%

Author:

Madelaine Haddican, MD

Matthew Gagliotti, BA

Mark Lebwohl, MD

Burning and/or stinging is one of the most common concerns expressed by patients using topical therapies for treatment of dermatologic disorders....

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Product Review

Product News: 05 2013

This month features products to keep the skin looking healthy, including AmLactin Cerapeutic Restoring Body Lotion for dry skin; Epiduo Gel for...

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For Residents

Oculocutaneous Albinism

Author:

Consuelo V. David, MD, MSc

Dr. Consuelo V. David describes the eureka moment residents experience when a patient presents with a condition they have studied but have never...

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Article

A Unique Case of Subacute Radiodermatitis

Author:

John P. Minni, DO

Michael Nowak, MD

Andleeb Usmani, DO

Subacute radiodermatitis is a rare cutaneous disease induced by ionizing radiation. It often is mistaken for contact dermatitis, fixed drug erup­...

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Article

Molecular Analysis of Dermatophytes Suggests Spread of Infection Among Household Members

Author:

Mahmoud A. Ghannoum, PhD

Pranab K. Mukherjee, PhD

Erin M. Warshaw, MD

Dermatophyte infection from the same strains may be an important route for transmission of derma­tophytoses within a household.

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Article

All-trans-retinoic Acid–Induced Scrotal Ulcers in a Patient With Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

Author:

Matthew J. Drago, MD

Brian S. Kim, MD

Daniel Bennett, MD

Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) accounts for 10% of acute myelocytic leukemias and is charac­terized by t(15;17) that produces the PML-RARα (...

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Article

Vitiligo Patients Seeking Depigmentation Therapy: A Case Report and Guidelines for Psychological Screening

Author:

Carmen Grau, MD

Nanette B. Silverberg, MD

Vitiligo is characterized by a loss of cutaneous and mucosal pigmentation and often is associ­ated with psychological distress. Depigmentation...

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Article

Pili Annulati: A Report of 2 American Families

Author:

David R. Berk, MD

Susan J. Bayliss, MD

Kathrin A. Giehl, MD

Pili annulati (PA) is a rare, benign, autosomal-dominant or sporadic hair shaft disorder charac­terized by scalp hair with a banded or speckled...

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