Pigmentation Disorders
Photo Challenge
Hypopigmentation on the Ear
Conference Coverage
New analysis improves understanding of PHACE syndrome
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – Investigators retrospectively evaluated 244 patients from 13 pediatric dermatology centers who were fully assessed for PHACE...
Case Letter
Idiopathic Eruptive Macular Pigmentation With Papillomatosis
A 13-year-old white adolescent girl presented with asymptomatic discrete hyperpigmented papules on the chest, back, arms, and upper legs of 7...
Case Reports
Imiquimod-Induced Hypopigmentation Following Treatment of Periungual Verruca Vulgaris
Imiquimod is a topical immunomodulating medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of condyloma acuminata,...
Case Letter
Beltlike Lichen Planus Pigmentosus Complicated With Focal Amyloidosis
A 68-year-old man presented with slightly itchy macules on the waist and abdomen of approximately 2 years’ duration. He reported that the initial...
Commentary
Practice management pearls: Advice from seasoned doctors for residents looking to start a practice
The notion that residency training falls short when it comes to preparing residents and doctors for starting their own practice is a common thread...
Case Letter
Carotenoderma Associated With a Diet Rich in Red Palm Oil
From the Journals
Hyperpigmentation, paraparesis are signs of vitamin B12 deficiency
Skin hyperpigmentation is a common early clue that a patient may have a B12 deficiency, but it is easily remedied.
Photo Challenge
Reticular Hyperpigmented Patches With Indurated Subcutaneous Plaques
A 32-year-old woman presented for evaluation of small, tender, erythematous nodules on the lower legs of 1 year's duration that had started to...
Conference Coverage
Laser treatment of port wine stains in infancy found safe, effective
DALLAS – A single-center analysis of laser treatment of port wine stains in infants was effective, with no incidence of scarring or pigmentary...
Photo Challenge
Painful Violaceous Nodule With Peripheral Hyperpigmentation
A 30-year-old man presented for evaluation of a painful lesion on the left thigh of 3 to 4 years' duration. Pain was exacerbated on physical...