INTRODUCTIONFor people of color, skin cancer may not be top of mind as a significant health threat. However, while uncommon in darker complexions, skin cancer does occur and can be…

INTRODUCTIONMillions of Americans seek elective cosmetic procedures for the treatment of dyschromia, allergy/sensitivity, abscess, scabbing/skin necrosis, scars, dynamic and static rhytids, actinic damage, and other stigmata associated with the aging…

INTRODUCTION Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare but usually fatal demyelinating neurodegenerative disease. It occurs almost exclusively in individuals with severe immunodeficiencies, such as transplant recipients on immunosuppressant medications…

INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a complex chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting approximately 2% to 3% of the population, and it poses a lifelong burden for those affected. There is increasing awareness…

INTRODUCTION Serum testosterone is the main serum androgen and stimulates the in utero differentiation of the Wolffian duct into male internal genitalia and the pubertal development of libido, enlargement of…

INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata is a T-cell–mediated autoimmune disease that causes hair loss in all ages and ethnic groups, and in both sexes.1,2 Average lifetime risk for developing alopecia areata has been…

BACKGROUNDThe upper lateral cheek bears unique and distinct local characteristics that are key features in facial aesthetics and functionality. Its main landmarks are the lower eyelid, the lateral canthus, and…

Tulane University’s Department of Dermatology has excelled in preparing physicians for their future careers in clinical dermatology through a balanced education of medical, procedural, and cosmetic dermatology. Our program currently…

CASE REPORTA 61-year-old white male with a self-reported unknown dermatologic disorder was admitted to the burn intensive care unit for several weeks of worsening erosions involving his head, upper chest,…

INTRODUCTIONIncidents of new-onset vitiligo attributed to infliximab therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis have been reported.1-3 These cases share a common theme in that symptoms manifested in close proximity…

INTRODUCTIONPorphyria disorders are rare entities, which often share common findings. Therefore, we created a diagram and a table to briefly summarize the heme biosynthesis pathway and significant features of the…