Issue Archive
May 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 5
Original Articles
Histologic Patterns of Melanocytic Nevi: A Proposal for a New Classification
A new classification of melanocytic nevi is presented that may incorporate 1 of 3 anatomic patterns, 1 of 12 architectural patterns, and 1 of 3 cellular patterns in the diagnosis. In this scheme, the ...
Read MorePhase II Clinical Trial of Bexarotene Gel 1% in Psoriasis
We report the results of a nonrandomized, open-label pilot trial investigating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of bexarotene gel 1% in treating chronic mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. Twen...
Read MoreTreatment of all Basal Cell Carcinoma Variants including Large and High-Risk Lesions with 5% Imiquimod Cream: Histological and Clinical Changes, Outcome, and Follow-Up
Forty-one patients with 47 basal cell carcinomas (BCCs; 15 superficial, 26 nodular, and 6 sclerodermiform) were treated with 5% imiquimod cream once daily 5 times a week for 6 weeks in an open-label ...
Read MoreRetrospective Analysis of Pimecrolimus Cream 1% for Treatment of Facial Vitiligo
Objective: To explore the effectiveness of pimecrolimus cream 1% used twice daily (BID) for the treatment of facial vitiligo. Methods: Patients who had used pimecrolimus cream 1% monotherapy BID for ...
Read MoreAbsorption and Efficacy of Miconazole Nitrate 0.25% Ointment in Infants with Diaper Dermatitis
Background: The potential for toxicity from systemic absorption of topical miconazole in infants is a concern. Objective: To assess the relative safety of 0.25% miconazole based on the amount absorbe...
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Case Reports
Managing Rosacea: A Review of the Use of Metronidazole Alone and in Combination with Oral Antibiotics
Background: Rosacea is an extremely common chronic dermatosis affecting an estimated 14 million Americans. Rosacea is most commonly managed with topical metronidazole, sometimes in combination with o...
Read MoreGeneralized Urticaria with Use of Diphencyprone in the Treatment of Warts
Generalized urticaria is an adverse and serious side effect of diphencyprone. We report a case in order to advise of the possibility of associated type I hypersensitivity reaction (urticaria), which ...
Read MoreTreatment of Zoon’s Balanitis with Imiquimod 5% Cream
We report a case of a 43-year-old uncircumcised Caucasian, diabetic man with a 4-year history of Zoon’s balanitis unresponsive to topical steroids, in whom control of the disease was achieved ...
Read MoreThe First Reported Case of Lichen Planus following Inactivated Influenza Vaccination
Lichen planus (LP) is an idiopathic, inflammatory, pruritic dermatosis of unknown origin. An increased prevalence of a wide range of diseases such as viral hepatitis C, hepatitis B, primary sclerosin...
Read MoreCystic Sebaceous Carcinoma: Is It a Constant Pathognomic Marker for Muir-Torre Syndrome?
Sebaceous carcinoma (SC) is a rare and aggressive cutaneous neoplasm. It may arise in ocular or extraocular sites. Approximately 25% of all reported cases of SC are extraocular. Cystic presentation o...
Read MoreCellulitis as a Postprocedural Complication of Topical 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis
Background: Actinic keratoses (AKs) are a common premalignant tumor of the skin. Several treatment modalities exist for broad-area therapy. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is one such treatment modality. ...
Read MoreSequelae from Inadvertent Long-Term Use of Potent Topical Steroids
We report a case of a 53-year-old African American woman with an unusual example of striae caused by topical steroid usage and discuss the widespread usage of these products....
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