INTRODUCTION Hair is an important epidermal appendage. Scrutiny of the hair shaft can offer key insights into underlying diseases, ranging from mere interesting variants with no systemic complications to infections,…

INTRODUCTIONGranuloma annulare (GA) is a benign inflammatory skin disease characterized by marginated erythema- tous plaques or nodules that are usually localized to the distal extremities. Although generalized, perforating and subcutaneous…

INTRODUCTIONAdult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) is a non-Hodgkin´s lymphoma caused by the human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) type I. This virus is endemic to Japan, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa…

CASE REPORTA 48-year-old male presented to the dermatology clinic for a routine skin screening exam. On total body skin survey, yellow concretions in the shafts of his axillary hair were…

Manifestations and Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus(Part II of II)See Part I in Volume 10 Issue 10 (October 2011) of JDD.Treatment All patients with CLE should be counseled on proper…

Cardium Announces FDA 510(k) ClearanceCardium Therapeutics has announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market and sell Cardium's ExcellagenTM professional-use. Excellagen is a highly refined fibrillar…

ATOPIC DERMATITISComparing Cetaphil Restoraderm System Versus Standard Skin Care in InfantsSponsored by the Oregon Health and Science University. The goal of this study is to determine what effect Cetaphil® Restoraderm®…

To the Editor: We read with great interest an article on the association of fluconazole and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) by Thiyanaratnam et al. published in J Drugs Dermatol. 2010;9(10):1272-1274. In…

INTRODUCTION Cosmetic xerosis, or “dry skin,” is a condition in which there is a disruption of water gradients within the stratum corneum. A change in the barrier homeostasis of the…

INTRODUCTION Individuals assess the age and fatigue of others predominantly by visual observations of the eye region.1 Signs associated with chronological and photo-aging in the eye area include fine lines…

INTRODUCTIONsubstantial body of literature supports the safe and effective use of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) injections for temporary improvement of facial wrinkles. Although an off-label use, BoNTA treatment of…