INTRODUCTION Ultraviolet light is intricately linked to the functional status of the cutaneous immune system. In individuals who are susceptible, UV radiation can ignite pathogenic inflammatory pathways that contribute to…

INTRODUCTION Rosacea can be classified into four different subtypes, of which papulopustular rosacea (PPR) has been the most extensively studied with regard to pathophysiology and treatment.1-3 Papulopustular rosacea is characterized…

INTRODUCTION Despite advances in diagnostics and therapeutics, infectious diseases continue to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality, surpassing cardiovascular diseases and cancer.1 Accurate identification of causative pathogens is…

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,…