INTRODUCTION Tinea capitis (TC) is a dermatophyte infection of the hair shaft and surrounding skin of the scalp, which usually presents with hyperkeratosis and alopecia (annular, diffuse or black dot).…

INTRODUCTION Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) are known to have a predisposition to colonization by microbial organisms, including both Staphylococcus aureus and herpes simplex virus (HSV).1 In fact, S aureus…

INTRODUCTION Atopic eczema (AE) is a common chronic relapsing disease in children. It was estimated that about 15% of children suffer from this disease.1-3 Bacterial colonization/infection due to Staphylococcus aureus…

INTRODUCTIONFull-thickness defects may result from extensive extirpation of malignant and nonmalignant lesions, various trauma and burn injuries and excision of hypertrophic or keloid scars in the course of scar revision…

The SAUSHEC Dermatology Residency Program began in 1996 when the San Antonio based Air Force and Army dermatology programs combined. The program currently consists of 21 residents—12 Army and 9…

INTRODUCTION Lichen striatus (LS) is an uncommon linear dermatosis primarily seen in children between the ages of 4 months and 15 years. Typically, the lesions consist of pink, red, or…

DISCLOSURESThe authors have disclosed no relevant conflicts of interest.REFERENCES Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Rapini RP, et al. Dermatology. 2nd ed. Spain: Mosby/ Elsevier. 2008. Elston DM, Ferringer T, et al.…

INTRODUCTION Syringomas are common benign eccrine ductal adnexial tumors, usually found in periorbital area. Clinically, they show as tan colored papules 1 mm to 3 mm in diameter. They usually…

INTRODUCTIONAn African-American female, aged 27 years, presented to the dermatology clinic for a follow-up evaluation of multiple pruritic, darkly pigmented papules on the face, ears, chest, abdomen, back, upper extremities,…

INTRODUCTION The relationship between mind and skin is essential and undeniable. From their common ectodermal embryologic origin, the nervous system and skin remain interconnected and communicate throughout life. The skin…

FDA Approval of CIP-ISOTRETINOIN Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. has announced that the FDA has approved AbsoricaTM, Cipher's novel, patented brand formulation of the acne medication isotretinoin, for the treatment of severe…

ROSACEA A Single Site Evaluation of the Effect of Topical Application of Aminocaproic Acid (ACA) to Inhibit Kallikrein 5 Serine Protease Activity and Production of LL-37 Cathelicidin Peptide, Biochemical Markers…