Pigmentation Disorders
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A toddler presents with a dark line on a fingernail
A 2-year-old boy presents with a dark band across a fingernail.
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Long-term maintenance required in melasma patients
To optimize results following the laser treatment of melasma, Dr. Arisa Ortiz uses one application of clobetasol immediately after the procedure...
Photo Challenge
Hyperpigmented Papules on the Tongue of a Child
A 9-year-old Black boy presented to the dermatology clinic for evaluation of dark spots on the tongue. The family first noted these spots 5 months...
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New treatments aim to tame vitiligo
Topical ruxolitinib offers another tool to try, with strong safety and efficacy.
Case Letter
Skin Manifestations of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a neurologic condition characterized by chronic pain and sensory changes, including allodynia and...
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Researchers use AI to diagnose infantile hemangioma
"Our study is the first to demonstrate the applicability of AI in the pediatric dermatology population," the authors wrote.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Saururus chinensis
Modern research has produced evidence supporting the use of this plant in the dermatologic realm.
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Novel platform harnesses 3D laser technology for skin treatments
The high-speed imaging system features 10-micron resolution, “so you get exquisite imaging that can help guide your treatments,” Dr. Mathew M....
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Applications for laser-assisted drug delivery on the horizon, expert says
“There is no doubt that by drilling tiny little holes or channels with ablative fractional lasers, we enhance drug delivery to the skin,” said...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Erythrasma
A well-demarcated, red-brown plaque with fine scale in the antecubital fossa of an obese Hispanic woman. What's the condition, and what are the...
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ICD-10 code can identify patients with melasma for future study
“Overall, our results support the validity of using the ICD-10 code for melasma to identify patients with a diagnosis of melasma for future...