INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease characterized by red papules and plaques with a silver scale, and it affects 0.6% to 4.8% of the world population and approximately 2.2%…

INTRODUCTIONDrug eruptions are responsible for significant numbers of visits to the dermatologist each year. Typically, the eruptions begin approximately 10 to 14 days after the initial exposure to the drug.…

INTRODUCTIONImmunomodulatory therapies for psoriasis may predispose patients to an increased risk of new infections or reactivation of latent infections, such as tuberculosis,1,2 herpes zoster,3,4 and viral hepatitis.5,6 Because patients with…

INTRODUCTIONPatients with delusional disorders hold a fixed, false belief that is nonbizarre in nature.1 Delusions of parasitosis (DOP) is a somatic subtype of delusional disorder, also known as monosymptomatic hypochondriacal…

INTRODUCTIONFinasteride is a specific and potent inhibitor of the type 2, 5α-reductase enzyme that inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.1 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved finasteride's…

The dermatology residency program at St. Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS), Ann Arbor, MI, began in 2006. The osteopathic training program has 12 current residents in the 2012 to 2013…

INTRODUCTIONThis table summarizes dermatologic syndromes with clinical findings and associated histologic characteristics for quick board review.DISCLOSURESThe author has disclosed no relevant conflicts of interest.AUTHOR CORRESPONDENCEDunnett Durando DOdurandod@trinity-health.org

CASE REPORTA 56-year-old female presented with a 6-month history of asymptomatic red plaques on her hands. She had an underlying history of arthritis in her hands and feet. She was…

Does Transecting a Melanoma on Initial Biopsy Affect the Outcome? Biopsies of pigmented lesions often aim for complete removal, but in many clinical situations, a lesion is partially sampled. When…

Star Scientific's Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Launches Anatabloc Star Scientific, Inc's subsidiary Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Inc, has announced that its new Anatabloc® face cream is now available on the cosmetic…

ACNE VULGARISA Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Gevokizumab in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris Sponsored by XOMA (US) LLC, the purpose of…

INTRODUCTIONWorldwide, botulinum neuromodulators are now the most popular medical treatment for wrinkle reduction, but its storied history and broad-based applications for treating many noncosmetic medical conditions go back further. The…