Pigmentation Disorders
Conference Coverage
Combination approach to melasma treatment yields best results
“For chemical peels I really like glycolic acid peels because there is no downtime; it peels at the microscopic level,” Dr. Arisa E. Oritz said....
Photo Challenge
Bullae and Hyperpigmented Patches on the Legs
A 50-year-old man presented with a pruritic bullous dermatosis on the lower legs, arms, and back of 1 month’s duration. He had an 8-year history...
Photo Challenge
Hyperpigmentation of the Tongue
An otherwise healthy 17-year-old adolescent girl from Spain presented with hyperpigmentation on the tongue of several weeks’ duration. She denied...
Case Letter
Granular Parakeratosis
Granular parakeratosis is possibly related to a combination of topical products that potentiate irritation, rubbing, and occlusion of sweat.
Conference Coverage
Microneedling plus 10% TCA peels bests CO2 laser alone for infraorbital dark circles
Adverse events were mild and temporary in both treatment groups.
Original Research
Multiethnic Training in Residency: A Survey of Dermatology Residents
Future dermatologists must be knowledgeable about dermatologic conditions presenting in patients of various ethnic backgrounds. A 10-question...
Commentary
Comment on “Racial Limitations of Fitzpatrick Skin Type”
It is with great interest that I read the article by Ware et al,1 “Racial Limitations of Fitzpatrick Skin Type.” Within my own...
Photo Challenge
Asymptomatic Transient Lingual Hyperpigmentation
A 77-year-old woman incidentally was noted to have black discoloration of the tongue during a routine dermatologic examination. The patient was...
Case Letter
Sunless Tanner Caused Persistent Hyperpigmented Patches on the Hands
Patient education on the benefits and risks associated with sunless tanners is critical when using these products, as sunless tanners containing...
Commentary
Vitiligo: To Biopsy or Not To Biopsy?
The histopathologic diagnosis of vitiligo is classically understood as the absence of melanocytes and melanin in the skin biopsy. Dermatologists...
Conference Coverage
Oral propranolol shown safe in PHACE
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Intervention for infantile hemangiomas recommended within first month of age.