A study suggests that watchful waiting regarding risk for cervical cancer may be an option for women with normal cytologic and initial positive human papillomavirus results. Medscape Medical News
This review focuses on the use of herbal drugs for the treatment of acne vulgaris that have been found to be very safe and effective. Expert Review of Dermatology
Medical therapy remains the gold standard for the treatment of acne vulgaris. As clinicians, we are fortunate to have at our disposal, a substantial range of therapeutic agents (both topical and systemic) to offer our patients. Skin Therapy Letter
Pain during PDT was correlated with PpIX fluorescence in the treatment area before illumination, and a lower fluence rate during PDT of acne reduced pain. Medscape Medical News
This case emphasizes the importance of increasing awareness of histoplasmosis in nonendemic areas as a result of the large subgroup of immunocompromised patients at risk. Dermatology Online Journal
Hirsutism is a common condition among young women that is associated with negative psychological and health outcomes. The current review focuses on the best practice for the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism. International Journal of Clinical Practice
Acne patients have been shown to experience levels of social, psychological and emotional distress similar to those reported in patients with asthma, epilepsy and diabetes. Skin Therapy Letter
A disturbing number of trials are lacking rigorous statistical methods in both their design and analysis, researchers demonstrate in a thought-provoking new study. Medscape Medical News
The authors present the first case of infection with Mycobacterium mucogenicum occurring in a patient on the TNF-alpha antagonist etanercept and without any prior soft tissue injury. Dermatology Online Journal
