INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a common skin disorder estimated to affect 16 million Americans.1 Although it is usually observed in patients with light skin phototypes, rosacea has also been diagnosed in patients…

INTRODUCTION Treatment guidelines for moderate to severe acne recommend early initiation of therapy with topical retinoids and oral antibiotics (with or without the use of benzoyl peroxide).1,2 Doxycycline and minocycline,…

INTRODUCTIONRosacea is a chronic cutaneous disorder that is usually found on the face. The disorder is most commonly characterized by flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, edema, papules, and pustules.1 The cause of…

INTRODUCTION Other than visual inspection with the naked eye, the dermatologist’s microscope represents the single most important tool in diagnosing and curing skin diseases. A large number of microscopic techniques…

INTRODUCTIONBullous pemphigoid (BP) is a potentially fatal autoimmune blistering disease that typically affects the elderly, but has also been reported in children.1,2 Bullous pemphigoid usually manifests as tense subepidermal blisters.…

INTRODUCTION Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare, life-threatening blistering skin condition that is generally caused by exposure to certain high-risk medications.1 Patients typically present with fever, sore throat, and…

INTRODUCTIONVitiligo is a condition characterized by the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes, resulting in loss of pigmentation. This disease affects 1-2% of the world’s population.1 Many have poor results after treatment…

INTRODUCTION Erythema multiforme (EM) is one of the most serious dermatologic diseases. When it is minor, it may be uncomfortable and unsightly. When it is major, it may be life…

INTRODUCTIONMitomycin C (MMC) is an antineoplastic antibiotic. It is derived from the Streptomyces caespitosus bacterium, and functions as an antiproliferative agent, inhibiting DNA synthesis by cross-linking the strands of the…

CASE REPORT An 18 year-old male presented with 1 week of painful oral lesions accompanied by fever, cough and photophobia. Physical examination revealed an ill appearing male with bilateral conjunctivitis…

INTRODUCTIONClinical Bottom LineThe standard buried suture technique limits the surgeon’s ability to grasp adequate deep tissue on the scalp, which often results in the suture tearing through the tissue as…

Since its inception in 1945, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Dermatology has placed great emphasis on delivering comprehensive dermatological patient care and conducting basic, clinical, and…