Use of isotretinoin for acne vulgaris apparently more than doubles the risk of depression, according to the results of a case-crossover study. Still, the absolute risk is probably very small. Reuters Health Information
A 21-year-old male presents with a 1-year history of multiple dark bumps on his chest and abdomen since his deployment to Kuwait. What is his diagnosis? Dermatology Online Journal
Valacyclovir, the oral prodrug of acyclovir, is effective for treating uncomplicated herpes zoster in immunocompromised adults, according to a report in the May 1st issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
The 3rd edition of Pathology of the Skin is an invaluable reference for its degree of clinical correlation provided for each of the diseases discussed and its many high-quality clinical illustrations. American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Neoprene is a special synthetic rubber used in many products. This case report describes a 31-year-old man who reported generalized itching erythematovesicular eruptions that occurred after he wore a neoprene wet suit used for water sports. Dermatitis
Skin tags are common benign neoplasm located predominantly in intertriginous skin. They can be easily treated with cryotherapy, electrodessication or snip-excision. Despite their high incidence data about their etiopathogenesis are scarce in the medical literature. Dermatology Online Journal
An FDA safety review showed a 5-fold increased risk for cancer mortality in patients exposed to 3 or more tubes of becaplermin gel. Medscape Medical News
The authors report on a case of erythema nodosum in conjunction with and complicating periodic infliximab infusions for the management of ankylosing spondylitis. Dermatology Online Journal
