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Perspectives from leading dermatologists on the latest in diagnosing and treating conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.
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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Isotretinoin and Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseFree
- November 6, 2009
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
Isotretinoin use was no more common in patients with IBD than in the general population.
- Reviewing:
- Bernstein CN et al. Am J Gastroenterol 2009 Nov; 104:2774
Recent Dermatology Articles
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Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
- November 6, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
A useful review offers guidance on distinguishing LAHS from other nonscarring hair loss in children.
- Reviewing:
- Cantatore-Francis JL and Orlow SJ. Arch Dermatol 2009 Oct; 145:1123
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Propranolol for Infantile Hemangioma: Safety Issues and Proposed Protocol
- November 6, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
Case reports describe adverse events associated with this agent.
- Reviewing:
- Lawley LP et al. Pediatr Dermatol 2009 Sep/Oct; 26:610
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Lupus Tumidus Is a Distinct Entity
- November 6, 2009
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
A better prognosis is just one of the distinguishing features of LET.
- Reviewing:
- Schmitt V et al. Br J Dermatol 2009 Jul 7
FEATURE
Briefly NotedFree
- October 30, 2009
Transforming growth factor-β in Marfan syndrome, rituximab for hepatitis C–related vasculitis, and ichthyosis in newborns
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Putting Our Best PHACE ForwardFree
- October 23, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
Brain MRI, ophthalmological examination, and echocardiogram should be part of the work-up of infants with large facial segmental hemangiomas.
- Reviewing:
- Metry DW et al. Pediatr Dermatol 2009 Jul/Aug; 26:381
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Sunscreen for Organ Transplant Recipients
- October 23, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
An ounce of sunscreen is worth a pound of cure.
- Reviewing:
- Ulrich C et al. Br J Dermatol 2009 Nov; 161:78
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
KIT: Immunohistochemical Detection and Genetic Analysis
- October 23, 2009
- Angelica Maria Selim, MD
Acral lentiginous/mucosal melanomas are more likely than other types to harbor KIT mutations, and IHC staining can help identify higher-risk patients.
- Reviewing:
- Torres-Cabala CA et al. Mod Pathol 2009 Aug 28
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
FISHing for a Diagnosis
- October 23, 2009
- Angelica Maria Selim, MD
We are close to landing a helpful tool for distinguishing melanomas from benign nevi.
- Reviewing:
- Gerami P et al. Am J Surg Pathol 2009 Aug; 33:1146
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Scope This OutFree
- October 16, 2009
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
About 43% of dermatologists use dermoscopy on a daily basis to aid diagnosis of lesions — and to reassure patients.
- Reviewing:
- Noor O 2nd et al. Int J Dermatol 2009 Sep; 48:951
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Digital Anesthesia with Added Epinephrine
- October 16, 2009
- George J. Hruza, MD
Even patients with considerable comorbidities had no adverse effects from epinephrine.
- Reviewing:
- Firoz B et al. J Am Acad Dermatol 2009 Oct; 61:639
Editor's Picks from across Journal Watch
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
A New Treatment for Head Lice
- September 16, 2009
- By Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Spinosad creme rinse was more effective than permethrin in two trials.
- Reviewing:
- Pediatrics 2009 Sep; 124:e389
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Mycobacterial Infections After Mesotherapy
- October 21, 2009
- By Neil M. Ampel, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Rapidly growing mycobacteria were isolated in 12 of 16 patients who developed cutaneous abscesses after mesotherapy injections; antibiotics did not hasten improvement.
- Reviewing:
- Clin Infect Dis 2009 Nov 1; 49:1358
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
S. aureus Colonization Predicts Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
- September 16, 2009
- By Robin Drucker, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Colonization of the anterior nares with S. aureus at age 6 months was associated with the development and severity of atopic dermatitis during the first 2 years of life.
- Reviewing:
- Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2009 Aug; 163:745
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Kawasaki Disease Outside the Usual Age Range
- September 23, 2009
- By Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
KD in children younger than 1 year or older than 9 years was associated with an increase in coronary artery abnormalities.
- Reviewing:
- Pediatrics 2009 Sep; 124:e410
Journal Watch Dermatology summarizes important medical journal articles about a wide variety of dermatologic subjects including atopic dermatitis, eczema, hemangioma, melanoma, phototherapy, psoriasis and scleroderma.
