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Dermatology Top Stories of 2009: Most Read

FEATURE

Vitamin D and Health

• May 22, 2009
• Craig A. Elmets, MD, and Lowell A. Goldsmith, MD, MPH
• Dermatology

Do we have enough? How do we get more? What systems are affected?

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Caffeine as a Photoprotective Agent

• March 6, 2009
• Craig A. Elmets, MD
• Dermatology

Something to peruse over your morning cup of coffee.

• Reviewing:
• Heffernan TP et al. J Invest Dermatol 2009 Feb 26

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Botox for Raynaud Phenomenon

• July 17, 2009
• George J. Hruza, MD
• Dermatology

Results of this treatment were surprisingly long lasting.

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

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Estrogen-Related Angioedemas

• February 20, 2009
• Mark V. Dahl, MD
• Dermatology

Novel forms of angioedema are often related to an estrogen trigger.

• Reviewing:
• Hentges F et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009 Jan; 123:262

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Vasculitis Update

• July 17, 2009
• Mark V. Dahl, MD
• Dermatology

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

CASE HISTORY

Acne Is Common, Complex, and Chronic

• August 21, 2009
• Mary Wu Chang, MD
• Dermatology

The Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne compiled recent data and opinions on acne management and provides updated recommendations.

• Reviewing:
• Thiboutot D et al. J Am Acad Dermatol 2009 May; 60:S1

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Diabetes and Hypertension: Diseases Associated with Psoriasis

• May 15, 2009
• Craig A. Elmets, MD
• Dermatology

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

Bleach Baths for Atopic Dermatitis

• June 5, 2009
• Mary Wu Chang, MD, and Jan V. Hirschmann, MD
• Dermatology

Combined treatment with sodium hypochlorite and nasal mupirocin improved eczema severity, but we don’t yet know how or why.

• Reviewing:
• Huang JT et al. Pediatrics 2009 May; 123:e808

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

The HORIZON Study: Bisphosphonates for Patients on Corticosteroids

• May 1, 2009
• Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
• Dermatology

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

NEWS IN CONTEXT

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

• July 30, 2009
• Craig A. Elmets, MD
• Dermatology

Tanning beds cause skin and eye cancer.