A review of the efficacy of popular eye cream ingredients.

Background: Due to the periorbital region's high susceptibility to damage from external factors, along with its tendency to demonstrate early signs of aging, periorbital skin is a common target for antiaging therapy.

Objective: This review aims to evaluate the efficacy of active ingredients commonly found in eye creams, particularly focusing on their impact on periorbital skin concerns.

Methods: A comprehensive review of the literature on active ingredients in eye creams, including retinoids, vitamins C and E, peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and niacinamide, was conducted.

A large exophytic plaque on the shoulder of a skin of color patient.

A 75-year-old Black man presented for evaluation of a skin lesion on his right shoulder. The lesion had been present for 3 months and was bleeding. A physical exam demonstrated a 2.

To Debride or Not to Debride: A Review of Wound Management for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are immune-mediated skin reactions with high mortality as a result of severely compromised skin barrier function. Currently, there is no consensus on the topical management of these conditions. Some advocate for surgical debridement of affected skin as a means of preventing infection and facilitating reepithelialization with synthetic and biological wound coverage.

Delayed Presentation of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a Patient on Treatment With Ponatinib.

Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare dermatologic condition whose etiology is largely unknown. However, some medications, including ponatinib, have been implicated. Our case features an 80-year-old patient who developed PRP after two-and-a-half years of ponatinib use.

New-Onset Psoriasis Induced by Durvalumab.

Durvalumab is an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) belonging to the anti-programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) class, and it is used in the treatment of various end-stage malignancies. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are associated with various systemic and cutaneous adverse events. Psoriasiform drug eruptions have been clinically observed in patients who have a personal history of psoriasis being treated with ICIs.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Punch Removal Technique for Dermal Piercing: A Surgical Pearl.

While dermal piercings have become increasingly popular, there is limited dermatologic literature detailing a standard removal technique. Dermal piercings are often removed in the emergency department using non-serrated hemostats and a rocking motion until the anchor can be pulled through the skin. Removal by these means may lead to unnecessary damage to the skin, infections, and scarring.

Paring of Skin for Superficially Lodged Foreign Body Removal.

Small foreign bodies superficially embedded in the acral skin can be difficult to remove. Typical treatment includes using forceps and pressure to attempt removal, which is painful and not always successful. Here we present a patient with a prolonged presentation of a superficially embedded foreign body on his finger.

Nodular melanoma in an African American Japanese male.

Nodular melanoma (NM) is the third most common subtype of melanoma among African Americans trailing behind acral lentiginous melanoma and superficial spreading melanoma. This case of NM in an African American Japanese male was selected due to the rare occurrence of NM in people of color.

Frictional dermatitis from touchscreen contact.

Frictional dermatitis occurs after prolonged or repetitive physical contact of the skin with a surface and usually presents as a pediatric or occupational dermatosis. A 10-year-old girl presented with painful erythematous, edematous plaques, and macules on the fingertips within 24 h of playing a game requiring her fingers to repeatedly slide across a touch screen for about 45 min. The repetitive frictional pressure and contact over a short period of time between the fingertips and the touch screen contributed to the onset of dermatitis in this case.

Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome/drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms following nivolumab and ipilimumab in a pediatric patient with melanoma.

Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS) is a type of severe cutaneous adverse reaction (SCAR). DIHS typically occurs 2-6 weeks after initiation of the offending medication. We report a case of DIHS in a pediatric patient undergoing treatment of metastatic melanoma with nivolumab and ipilimumab.

Occupational Hazards of Dermatology: A Comprehensive Review.

Dermatology involves various occupational hazards that threaten the safety of practicing dermatologists and may often go unrecognized and ignored. These dangers may appear minor but with the daily volume of patients examined by dermatologists do pose significant health risks. A review of the occupational hazards and exposures frequently encountered in the field of dermatology would be beneficial for both dermatologists and patients.

Medical Student Confidence in Diagnosis of Dermatologic Diseases in Skin of Color.

Purpose: To evaluate medical student confidence in diagnosing dermatologic diseases in skin of color.

Methods: A voluntary supplemental module was implemented as part of the second-year dermatology curriculum at Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU SOM) in Detroit, Michigan. The goal of the module was to ascertain whether it may increase confidence in students with their approach to diagnosing diseases in darker skin tones.

Mineral Oil Scabies Preparation From Under the Fingernail.

The microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabiei can burrow into the epidermis of human skin and cause scabies. Obtaining scabies mites from the skin for diagnosis can be challenging. We describe a method for extracting the scabies mite using the tip of a disposable blunt-tip hyfrecator electrode to gently scrape under the fingernail bed.

Racial Disparities in Patients with Melanoma: A Multivariate Survival Analysis.

Purpose: As the most common cause of skin cancer death, incidence and mortality of melanoma vary widely between ethnic and racial groups.

Methods: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data were used to examine the incidence and survival in patients with melanoma concerning race and ethnicity in Wayne County, Michigan between 2000 and 2016.

Results: Analysis of data revealed significantly higher melanoma-specific death in non-Hispanic black patients compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts (p <0.