Dermatology

As surgical site infections are some of the most common postsurgical complications, finding supplies that can reduce their likelihood is critical.

A 59-year-old man presented to clinic with concerns that his ezetimibe prescription was causing an itchy rash. The rash first appeared on his hand 1 year ago and now it involves his arm, as well. The man's past medical history is significant for coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism. He has tried a topical antifungal agent and oral fluconazole to no avail.

A 59-year-old woman presented to clinic for evaluation of multiple moles. Although the moles were not suspicious on physical exam, she was noted to have bilateral deformities of her thumb nails. Her past medical history is significant for chronic knee pain and breast cancer that was successfully treated 13 years ago. What is your diagnosis?

Although boosted self-esteem and increased confidence are added benefits to fixing an embarrassing physical flaw, they can also lead both the patient and surgeon down a slippery slope.

Robert T. Grant, MD, MSc, FACS, reviews the top 3 non-invasive facial cosmetic procedures.

Allowing teens and young adults to boost their confidence through cosmetic enhancements is an amazing gift, but cosmetic surgery is not child's play.

Plastic surgery still has a very negative stigma, despite the fact that there were more than 14.6 million cosmetic procedures performed in 2012 alone.

Less-invasive plastic surgery will get rid of targeted problem areas just in time for the holiday season.

Early treatment of rosacea is crucial for the prevention of irreversible damage.

Robert T. Grant, MD, MSc, FACS, debunks 10 common myths about plastic surgery, such as the safety of Botox injections and breast augmentation.

This 44-year-old man presented to a clinic with multiple dark lesions on his lower extremities. When the lesions first appeared eight months ago, they were slightly raised, pink in color, and intensely itchy, but after repeated excoriation, they have become increasingly dark. The patient reports that a biopsy was inconclusive and creams and an oral medication have not helped his condition. In addition to his leg lesions, there is some involvement of the thigh, buttocks, and penis. He denies any past medical history or other medications. What condition does this man have?

Study results presented at the 2013 United States Conference on AIDS show that both combo drugs have a similar efficacy profile in ART-naïve patients, but patients treated with Complera reported fewer and less severe side effects.

A recent study out of Spain has found that wine may help protect skin from sunburn, sun-related aging, and even skin cancer.

The FDA issued new guidelines for sunscreen labeling in the efforts of providing consumers with better information concerning the effectiveness of the product.

Lesion type, size, location and other pain predictors should be considered for patients who undergo photodynamic therapy.

ultrasound therapy does nothing to speed up the healing process of leg ulceration compared to traditional methods.

A defect in a deeper layer of the skin known as the "tight junctions" may play a key role in the development of atopic dermatitis.

Study shows demographic and geographic variability in prevalence, with higher rates among African Americans, city dwellers, and on the East Coast.

Video diary depicting life with epidermolysis bullosa, a painful and potentially lethal blistering skin condition that affects thousands of children.

Seen an increase in the number of patients presenting with skin lesions on their face? Maybe you should ask them about their cell phone habits.

Updated AAD position statement addresses studies showing possible link between isotretinoin use and depression and/or inflammatory bowel disease.

Study finds link between autoimmune skin disease and several neurologic disorders, including dementia, MS, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease.

Is a Minneapolis dermatology clinic requiring patients who seek treatment to sign over the copyright to everything treatment-related they post online?

Boston University researchers are recruiting Chron's and gastric bypass patients on which to test a fluorescent lamp capable of producing vitamin D in the skin.