Dermatology: Archives

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

• Reviewing:
• Matt P et al., Circulation 2009 Aug 11; 120:526 Braverman AC., Circulation 2009 Aug 11; 120:464 Terrier B et al., Arthritis Rheum 2009 Aug; 60:2531 Klar J et al., Am J Hum Genet 2009 Aug 14; 85:248

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

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

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

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

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

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients with Psoriasis: What Is the Likelihood?

• October 16, 2009
• Craig A. Elmets, MD

Many useful lessons emerge from this prevalence study.

• Reviewing:
• Ibrahim G et al., Arthritis Rheum 2009 Oct 15; 61:1373

FEATURE

Looking Far Afield . . .

• October 16, 2009
• Lowell A. Goldsmith, MD, MPH

Just three canine genes determine the length, curl, and pattern of growth in dogs' coats — a finding with interesting implications.

• Reviewing:
• Cadieu E et al., Science 2009 Oct 2; 326:150