Public health officials and clinicians need to be aware of the link between methamphetamine use and skin and soft tissue infections. Emerging Infectious Diseases
What constitutes a dematologic emergency? For this article, three examples are reviewed: Spider bites, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and necrotizing fasciitis. Expert Review of Dermatology
The long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor quinapril does not appear to prevent upper limb digital ulcers or other vascular manifestations in patients with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc), according to UK researchers. Reuters Health Information
This Case Study describes a patient with mental retardation who was found to have an interstitial deletion of chromosome 5 encompassing the adenomatous polyposis coli tumor suppressor locus, with major implications for her care and management. Cancer Nursing
Human papilloma virus genital infection remains a treatment dilemma; there is still no gold standard therapy, treatment options are limited, expensive, and often ineffective. The primary objective of this study is to establish the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of cryotherapy in the treatment of these lesions. Dermatology Online Journal
StopPicking.com is an interactive self-help approach derived from an evidence-based cognitive behavioral model of treatment for skin picking. Results from this study revealed significant reductions in frequency of picking episodes and symptom severity ratings from baseline to post-intervention. Dermatology Online Journal
Aesthetic volume rejuvenation with dermal fillers continues to be a very popular procedure that is sought by a growing number of patients who seek the rounder softer contours. Skin Therapy Letter
The efficacy of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has been well established in clinical trials and through real world experience. Skin Therapy Letter
