INTRODUCTIONAn evolving theme in the field of cutaneous oncology is the use of personalized or targeted therapy for the treatment of advanced disease. Targeted therapy is the identification of the…

INTRODUCTIONOur patients are inundated with information and misinformation about many over-the-counter products used for various dermatological conditions. Family remedies and folktales regarding the use of products to treat skin conditions…

INTRODUCTION Skin defects can be repaired via primary closure, secondary intention healing, local and distant flaps, skin grafts, application of natural and synthetic skin substitutes. Linear repair is usually preferred…

INTRODUCTIONPsoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disorder that affects 2% of the population. Moderate to severe forms of psoriasis require systemic treatment. The management of this condition with classic systemic…

INTRODUCTION Botryomycosis is a rare chronic bacterial infection of the skin or viscera that resembles a deep fungal infection both clinically and histologically. The most commonly identified pathogen in human…

INTRODUCTIONBleomycin is an antibiotic with an antineoplasic property. It is used in the treatment of different malignant tumors, including testes carcinoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, lymphomas, Kaposi sarcoma,…

INTRODUCTION The porphyrias are inborn errors of metabolism that involve defects in the metabolism of hemoglobin. There are at least 8 different types and each has different symptoms, laboratory abnormalities…

Ohio State University offers an innovative dermatology program in the large college-town setting of Columbus, OH. Applicants match into a categorical position, which allows for learning of the electronic medical…

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can affect every organ of the body in an array of various ways, and the skin is no exception. Moreover, dermatologic complaints are extremely common in…

CASE REPORTA 62-year-old Caucasian female presented with a tender, erythematous to violaceous nodular eruption for 4 weeks (Figure 1). She concomitantly reported abdominal discomfort, lower back pain, fatigue, and anorexia.…

Sitavig Innocutis Holdings LLC has announced the introduction into the North American markets of Sitavig® (ACYCLOVIR) 50mg Buccal Tablets, licensed from BioAlliance Pharma. Sitavig (50 mg acyclovir) Muco-Adhesive Buccal Tablet…