A retrospective analysis of 3393 patients investigated the incidence and prognosis of neoplasia, and the influence of antiviral prophylaxis. American Journal of Transplantation
The choice of treatment for psoriasis in children, as in adults, is determined by disease acuity, morphology, distribution, severity and the presence of comorbidities such as psoriatic arthropathy. Part 1 of this 2-part series will focus on topical agents. Skin Therapy Letter
Potassium monopersulfate (MPS) is widely used in spa and pool "shock" treatments, yet contact dermatitis associated with MPS has been rarely reported. Dermatitis
The classic presentation of tinea corporis is an annular scaly plaque with an erythematous border and central clearing. However, various presentations exist. Dermatology Online Journal
Lichen nitidus is a relatively common inflammatory disorder of uncertain etiology seen primarily in the pediatric population. A rare variant may demonstrate a photodistribution of characteristic lesions. Three such cases are described in this article. Dermatology Online Journal
Telavancin is at least as effective as vancomycin for treating complicated skin and skin-structure infections (SSSI), according to a report in the June 1st Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
In a case report of a woman with lamotrigine-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), placement of amniotic membranes over areas of epidermal detachment led to complete re-epithelialization within 5 days. Reuters Health Information
A study suggests that to assess hair shedding in men, a simple 60-second hair count is a practical and objective tool to evaluate hair conditions. Medscape Medical News
