Dermatology: Archives

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Skin Surgery in Patients with DiabetesFree

• August 14, 2009
• George J. Hruza, MD

In patients undergoing skin surgery, diabetes was associated with increased risk for wound infections.

• Reviewing:
• Dixon AJ et al., Dermatol Surg 2009 Jul; 35:1035

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Tanning Beds Are Human Carcinogens: Report from the WHO International Agency for Research on CancerFree

• July 30, 2009
• Craig A. Elmets, MD

Tanning beds cause skin and eye cancer.

• Reviewing:
• El Ghissassi F et al., Lancet Oncol 2009 Aug; 10:751

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Childhood Socioeconomic Status and Inflammatory Disease

• July 30, 2009
• Lowell A. Goldsmith, MD, MPH

Deprivation in childhood increases markers of inflammation in adults, regardless of adult prosperity.

• Reviewing:
• Miller GE et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2009 Jul 14

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Acidic Tendencies

• July 30, 2009
• Mark V. Dahl, MD

Acidity of the stratum corneum maintains skin barrier function; in mice, topical acidification prevented dermatitis.

• Reviewing:
• Hatano Y et al., J Invest Dermatol 2009 Jul; 129:1824

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Changes in Patch Test Frequencies for Contact Allergies

• July 24, 2009
• Craig A. Elmets, MD

Trends in contact allergy identified by comparative patch test results can inform clinical practice.

• Reviewing:
• Zug KA et al., Dermatitis 2009 May/Jun; 20:149

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Hair-Raising NewsFree

• July 24, 2009
• Mark V. Dahl, MD

Patients with alopecia treated with whole-body PUVA and corticosteroids experienced hair regrowth.

• Reviewing:
• Ito T et al., Arch Dermatol Res 2009 Jun; 301:373

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Botox for Raynaud PhenomenonFree

• July 17, 2009
• George J. Hruza, MD

Results of this treatment were surprisingly long lasting.

• Reviewing:
• Neumeister MW et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 2009 Jul; 124:191

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Vasculitis Update

• July 17, 2009
• Mark V. Dahl, MD

A summary of vasculitic conditions, with a focus on manifestations other than leg purpura

• Reviewing:
• Khasnis A and Langford CA., J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009 Jun; 123:1226

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

When It Comes to Nickel, Free Is Better

• July 10, 2009
• Mark V. Dahl, MD

Sixteen years after nickel release was regulated in jewelry, nickel allergy and dermatitis were less prevalent in Danish women with pierced ears.

• Reviewing:
• Thyssen JP et al., N Engl J Med 2009 May 21; 360:2259

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

A Pachyderm Story: Staph in Zoo Staff

• July 10, 2009
• Jan V. Hirschmann, MD

A case of human-to-animal-to-human transmission

• Reviewing:
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2009 Mar 6; 58:194