Infectious Diseases
Original Research
A Newly Formulated Topical Triple-Antibiotic Ointment Minimizes Scarring (See Erratum 2000;66:382)
A randomized study of polymyxin B sulfate-bacitracin zinc-neomycin sulfate versus simple gauze-type dressings in dermabrasion wounds assessed the...
Environmental Dermatology
What's Eating You? Bedbugs
No abstract available.
Commentary
Coffee Grinders Assist Pediatric Dosing. Comment on "Itraconazole Oral Solution for the Treatment of Tinea Capitis Using the Pulse Regimen" (Cutis. 1999;64:192-194)[letter]
No abstract available.
Article
Cactus Skin Injuries
Cactus spine injuries to the skin are usually treated by removing the visible spines and applying a topical corticosteroid. With this approach,...
Article
Onchocerciasis Presenting With Lower Extremity, Hypopigmented Macules
Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a parasitic infection caused by the filarial nematode, Onchocerca volvulus. It infects 18 million people...
Article
Transverse Leukonychia With Systemic Infection
Transverse white nail bands (leukonychia) have been described in association with systemic illnesses and exposure to toxins, and medications. We...
Clinical Topics & News
Ulcerated Atrophic Striae From Etretinate
Oral retinoids such as etretinate and acitretin are commonly associated with dose-dependent, mucocutaneous side effects such as dryness, peeling,...
Commentary
Comment on "The Cost Effectiveness of Testing for Onychomycosis Versus Empiric Treatment of Onychodystrophies With Oral Antifungal Agents" (Cutis. 1999;64:407-410)[letter]
No abstract available.
Article
Generalized Annular Borderline Tuberculoid Leprosy and Update in Management of Hansen's Disease
We describe a patient with widespread borderline tuberculoid leprosy and significant peripheral nerve involvement. Despite the presence of...
Article
Lamivudine (3TC)-Induced Contact Dermatitis
The nucleoside analogue lamivudine (3TC) is commonly used in multidrug therapy of human immunodeficiency virus-1 disease because it not only...
Article
An Epidemiologic and Therapeutic Reassessment of Scabies
Scabies is a highly contagious infestation that causes considerable discomfort. Newer information concerning therapeutics and epidemiologic dogma...