BACKGROUND Skin cancer is increasing at epidemic proportions in the United States. More than 3.5 million nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs)1 are diagnosed in the United States annually, with basal cell…

INTRODUCTIONRepeated exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes human skin to age prematurely (photoaging).1,2 Photoaged skin is characterized by a variety of clinical, histologic, and biochemical features. Wrinkles, uneven pigmentation…

INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris is a common, multifactorial disease characterized by 4 pathophysiologic processes: 1) presence and activity of bacteria, 2) inflammation, 3) excess sebum production, and 4) excess keratinization.1 Clinically,…

INTRODUCTION Psoriasis patients are often frustrated with the treatment they receive.1-3 The quality-of-life impact of psoriasis is comparable to that of other major medical diseases such as arthritis, hypertension, and…

INTRODUCTIONTaurine is one of the most abundant amino acids in physiological fluids and tissues including serum, leukocytes, brain, kidney, and liver. Taurine is a ubiquitous single amino acid that is…

INTRODUCTIONSecond intention healing (SIH) is safe, well tolerated, provides for tumor surveillance, and is a cost-effective option for the handling of defects resulting from Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). Healing in…

INTRODUCTION There is an increased frequency of disorders characterized by hyperpigmentation in darker racial ethnic groups (Fitzpatrick skin phototypes III-VI), and the treatment of hyperpigmentation in these patients has remained…

INTRODUCTION The incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has been reported to be increasing rapidly over the past few decades, with an estimated 2 million cases diagnosed annually.1-3 Composed largely…

CASE REPORTAn 81-year-old Caucasian woman with stage IV lung cancer presented to the emergency room with fever, oral ulcers, and a papular eruption encompassing her forehead, arms, and legs. She…

CASE REPORTA 33-year-old female with a family history of melanoma presented to our dermatology clinic for a full skin examination. She was found to have multiple, grouped, reddish-brown dermal papules…

CASE REPORT A 61-year-old man was referred from the oncology department for a generalized, highly pruritic eruption of 8 weeks’ duration. Three months earlier, he had successfully received an allogeneic…

Mayo Clinic Arizona is one of the rare programs offering a categorical position in dermatology, combining a one-year transitional year at our local hospital with three years of dermatology training.…