Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus Clinical Characteristics and Treatment: A Retrospective Review of 25 Patients.

Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) is a rare photosensitive der-matosis that was considered a subtype of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE); however, its clinical course and favorable prognosis led to its reclassification into another category called intermittent CLE. Although known for more than 100 years, LET's association with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), autoantibody profile, and disease prognosis is not well characterized. The purpose of this study was to describe the demographics, clinical characteristics, autoantibody profile, comorbidities, and treatment of LET.

Kikuchi Fujimoto disease: sinister presentation, good prognosis.

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare, benign, self-limiting necrotizing lymphadenitis of unknown etiology. The disease can affect people of all ages and of any sex and ethnicity. Tissue biopsy is needed for accurate diagnosis.

The ethical foundation for honesty and the focused use of deception in dermatology.

Physicians have a fiduciary duty to be honest and to act in the patients' best interest. There are times when these two duties conflict. Honesty is paramount in supporting the physician-patient relationship and loss of patient trust is devastating.

Scented lotions may cause scaring and premature fading of tattoos.

Although tattoo artists provide tattoo aftercare instructions to their clients, recommendations are often not cost-effective or supported by evidence. A 22-year-old man developed a pruritic red rash over his healing tattoo one week after receiving the tattoo. Although multiple queries were negative, the patient did note use of a scented lotion before the eruption.

Review of the use of gentian violet in dermatology practice.

Objective: To review the use of gentian violet in dermatology.

Design: A comprehensive literature search on gentian violet in dermatology practice was performed through PubMed.

Results: Gentian violet is effective in treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus-colonized skin lesions; mean number of days for complete eradication was 9.

Onychomycosis, the Active Invasion of a Normal Nail Unit by a Dermatophytic Versus the Colonization of an Existing Abnormal Nail Unit by Environmental Fungus.

Onychomycosis was described by early investigators as the presence of an abnormal nail unit and a member of the order Mycota, producing the abnormality. This interpretation has caused more than 50 years of confusion in the dermatologic literature. Unquestionably, the clinician sees more abnormal toenails than fingernails, and investigators have described a multitude of fungi as the cause of the clinically abnormal toenail.

Management of Residual Psoriasis in Patients on Biologic Treatment.

While biologics are highly effective, most psoriasis patients do not achieve complete skin clearance with their biologic monotherapy. How to achieve complete skin clearance in psoriasis patients who fail their biologic is not well characterized. To describe treatment approaches in psoriasis patients who fail to achieve complete clearance from their biologic, we modeled and assessed the efficacy, cost, and safety of three treatment approaches– adding a topical agent with their biologic, escalating the biologic dose, and switching to a different biologic.

Hispanic Tattoo Artists Could Provide Skin Cancer Prevention via Aftercare Instructions and Social Media.

BACKGROUND: The incidence of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer in the Hispanic population has increased. Hispanics are more likely to present with advance-staged melanoma and worse overall prognosis. Thus, public health campaigns are necessary to target the underrepresented Hispanic population.

Home UV Phototherapy.

Phototherapy is an effective treatment for multiple dermatoses. However, patient inconvenience and poor access to office-based phototherapy may jeopardize adherence and treatment outcome. Home phototherapy offers a convenient, accessible, and effective therapy.

Prescribing Patterns for Atopic Dermatitis in the United States.

Introduction: Introduction: Although future atopic dermatitis (AD) clinical research is intended to improve standard-of-care treatment, how patients are currently treated is not well characterized. The purpose of this study was to determine the most frequent medications prescribed in all ages of AD. Methods: The National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) is a nationally representative survey of United States office-based ambulatory visits and records demographics, diagnoses, and treatments.

A Review of Topical Corticosteroid Foams.

BACKGROUND: Topical corticosteroids are efficacious treatment options for multiple dermatoses. However, ointments and cream corticosteroid vehicles can be cumbersome to patients and may act as a barrier to adherence. Foam vehicles may be preferred by some patients.

Assessing the Effect of Clinical Trial Evidence and Anecdote on Caregivers' Willingness to Use Corticosteroids: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Treatment of childhood atopic dermatitis (AD) is hindered by nonadherence, but caregiver reassurance may help overcome this hurdle.

Objectives: To assess caregivers' willingness to treat childhood AD with a corticosteroid when presented with clinical trial evidence, anecdote, or both.

Methods: A total of 476 caregivers were recruited through a dermatology clinic and online crowdsourcing platform.

Diet and psoriasis.

Background: Patients with psoriasis have a growing interest in managing their disease through diet.

Objective: This review paper aims to analyze dietary interventions for psoriasis and their outcome.

Methods: Terms "psoriasis AND diet" were used to search PubMed database and 63 articles describing dietary changes influencing psoriasis were selected.

Topical Retinoids in Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review.

Background: Topical retinoids are a first-line treatment for acne vulgaris.

Objective: This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of topical retinoids approved in the United States for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Methods: A PubMed and Embase search was conducted using the search terms 'adapalene,' 'tretinoin,' 'tazarotene,' and 'acne vulgaris.