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…

Flor A. Mayoral MDFlor A. Mayoral MD has been practicing in South Florida for 27 years. Dr. Mayoral is board certified by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the…

Just 10 years ago, studies were being published on biologics for psoriasis, new promising steps forward. At that time, one author wrote that biologics “provide only modest efficacy compared with…

INTRODUCTION The efficacy of ustekinumab in treating psoriasis has been demonstrated in Phase I through Phase III trials.1-6 Ustekinumab is a human monoclonal antibody that binds to the shared p40…

INTRODUCTION Janus kinases are a key component of the molecular machinery involved in signal transduction through various cytokine receptors.1 Janus kinases, which are associated with the cytoplasmic domain of cytokine…

INTRODUCTION Acne is a chronic condition with a prolonged course, slow onset, acute outbreaks, and a pattern of recurrence and relapse.1,2 Acne can have psychological and social consequences, 3 like…