Pigmentation Disorders
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
An 11-year-old female presented with skin discoloration on her back
An 11-year-old healthy female presented with skin discoloration on the back that was first noticed around 6 months of age.
Case Letter
At-Home Treatment of Pigmented Lesions With a Zinc Chloride Preparation
When asking patients about prior treatments, it may be prudent to specifically ask about over-the-counter products and their ingredients.
Case Letter
Lower Leg Hyperpigmentation in MYH9-Related Disorder
MYH9-related disorder is an autosomal-dominant disorder characterized by macrothrombocytopenia and neutrophil inclusions secondary to...
Original Research
Views and Beliefs of Vitiligo Patients in Online Discussion Forums: A Qualitative Study
We conducted a qualitative study to explore the content exchanged by individuals with vitiligo in online forums.
Conference Coverage
Review finds microneedling an effective add-on to topical melasma therapies
Twelve studies involving 459 patients from seven countries were included in the final analysis.
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis affects patients of all ages: infants, adolescents, and adults. It is among the most common dermatologic diagnoses reported...
Conference Coverage
Major increase seen in cosmeceutical alternatives to topical hydroquinone
Cosmeceutical alternatives for hydroquinone, an agent now restricted by the FDA, have proliferated.
Case Letter
Paraneoplastic Signs in Bladder Transitional Cell Carcinoma: An Unusual Presentation
Paraneoplastic conditions may present secondary to urologic malignancy. Providers should perform thorough malignancy screening, including urologic...
Photo Challenge
Chronic Hyperpigmented Patches on the Legs
A 37-year-old man with a history of cerebral palsy, bipolar disorder, and impulse control disorder presented to the emergency department with...
Conference Coverage
Ruxolitinib cream meets primary endpoints in phase 3 vitiligo trial
These findings not only include substantial clinical efficacy but good tolerability with “no serious treatment-related adverse events.”
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Acid series: Lactic acid
One of the most commonly used organic acids used on the skin, lactic acid, has been used for over 3 decades.