INTRODUCTIONTumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors are a relatively new treatment used for a wide variety of inflammatory skin diseases. As their use increases, the prevalence of rare adverse events also…

INTRODUCTION Present in a wide variety of tissues and fluids, epidermal growth factor protein (EGF) acts on a subset of the tyrosine kinase receptor family.1 Epidermal growth factor serves primarily…

INTRODUCTION Scientific evidence supporting the optimal treatment for autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering diseases (AMBD) today has not been established.1 High dose systemic corticosteroids are often cited as first line therapy. Because…

INTRODUCTION Frank Macfarlane Burnet won the Nobel Prize for the clonal selection theory of immunity in 1960. 1 In 1961, Miller published evidence that these lymphocyte "clones" were educated in…

INTRODUCTIONAvast array of choices are available for skin moisturizers, making the selection process an overwhelming task for both consumers and health care practitioners. Despite this problem, few studies have compared…

INTRODUCTION The fractional laser skin resurfacing (FLSR) system is a new skin treatment concept using multiple microscopic laser beams.1,2 The two main types of FLSR systems currently available are ablative…

People of color represent the fastest-growing segment of the US population. In 2000, they represented less than one-third of the nation's total population. By 2050, U.S. Census estimates suggest that…

INTRODUCTION Manual dermabrasion compares favorably to mechanical dermabrasion and laser resurfacing due to its safety, minimal cost, ease of use and emancipation from the need to depend on cumbersome, complex…

Since 1922, the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Department of Dermatology has enjoyed a rich tradition of leadership and innovation in cutaneous medicine. Our current team of 20 clinical…

INTRODUCTION It has been well documented in the literature that immunosuppression is a risk factor for the development of non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). Therefore, it is not surprising that patients…

INTRODUCTIONThis study guide is intended to help dermatology residents prepare for contact dermatitis questions on ABD in-service and board exams. Additionally, it may serve as a useful tool in a…

INTRODUCTIONMelasma is a common cutaneous disorder that presents as patches of darker pigmentation on the cheeks, forehead, upper-lip, nose, and chin.1 Melasma most commonly affects females of Asian and Hispanic…