Dermatology: Archives

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Oncogenic Lesions in LentiginesFree

• May 15, 2009
• Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD

Researchers establish a genetic link between keratoses and lentigines, but not all mutations lead to cancer.

• Reviewing:
• Hafner C et al., Br J Dermatol 2009 Mar; 160:546

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Infiltrate-Poor Pemphigoid

• May 15, 2009
• Mark V. Dahl, MD

Inflammation is not always present when blisters develop in bullous pemphigoid.

• Reviewing:
• Iwata H et al., J Invest Dermatol 2009 Apr; 129:919 Sitaru C., J Invest Dermatol 2009 Apr; 129:822

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

The Bottom Line on Acral Melanoma

• May 15, 2009
• Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD

These tumors are not increasing in incidence as quickly as other melanomas, but they are associated with worse prognosis.

• Reviewing:
• Bradford PT et al., Arch Dermatol 2009 Apr; 145:427

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Diabetes and Hypertension: Diseases Associated with Psoriasis

• May 15, 2009
• Craig A. Elmets, MD

Two more systemic diseases are shown to be associated with psoriasis.

• Reviewing:
• Qureshi AA et al., Arch Dermatol 2009 Apr; 145:379

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Etanercept Therapy for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis?

• May 15, 2009
• Jeffrey P. Callen, MD

TNF antagonist therapy is promising for TEN, but better evidence is needed.

• Reviewing:
• Gubinelli E et al., J Dermatol 2009 Mar; 36:150

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

The HORIZON Study: Bisphosphonates for Patients on CorticosteroidsFree

• May 1, 2009
• Jeffrey P. Callen, MD

Once-yearly infusion of a bisphosphonate may be more effective and more convenient than daily bisphosphonate for preventing and treating glucocorticortoid-induced osteroporosis.

• Reviewing:
• Reid DM et al., Lancet 2009 Apr 11; 373:1253 Gennari L and Bilezikian JP., Lancet 2009 Apr 11; 373:1225

FEATURE

Looking Far Afield . . .

• May 1, 2009
• Lowell A. Goldsmith, MD, MPH

A laboratory automation system uses artificial intelligence and robotics to perform complete cycles of scientific experimentation.

• Reviewing:
• King RD et al., Science 2009 Apr 3; 324:85

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

TGFβ3 for Improving Surgical Scars

• May 1, 2009
• George J. Hruza, MD

This agent improved visual appearance and the orientation of collagen fibers in scars in the first year of healing.

• Reviewing:
• Ferguson MWJ et al., Lancet 2009 Apr 11; 373:1264

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Scarring After Ablative Fractional CO₂ Laser Treatment

• May 1, 2009
• George J. Hruza, MD

Caution is necessary when treating the neck with this device.

• Reviewing:
• Fife DJ et al., Lasers Surg Med 2009 Mar; 41:179 Avram MM et al., Lasers Surg Med 2009 Mar; 41:185

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Tailored Moisturizers

• May 1, 2009
• Mark V. Dahl, MD

Complex moisturizer ingredients not only retain transepidermal water but may also be able to correct specific deficits in barrier function.

• Reviewing:
• Buraczewska I et al., Arch Dermatol Res 2009 Feb; 301:175