Pruritic papules that develop on the lower abdomen during late pregnancy are significantly associated with an increased risk of cesarean section and with a male fetus, French researchers report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Reuters Health Information
The combination ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone (Yasmin), an oral contraceptive, plus low-dose spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for women with severe papular and nodulocystic facial acne, according to the findings of a small prospective study. Reuters Health Information
A 32-year-old woman presents to the emergency department (ED) with several flesh-colored papules and patches with well-defined borders on her face, trunk, and upper extremities. She first developed the lesions at 10 years of age. The patient’s medical and surgical history includes environmental allergies, frequent episodes of bronchitis, and excision of recurring skin papules. What is the diagnosis? eMedicine Case Presentations
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology has updated its brochures for patients considering radiation therapy as a treatment option. Medscape Medical News
Psoriasis is a common, chronic disease with a significant impact on patients and is frequently under-treated. Infliximab has some distinct advantages over other biologic therapies and is an important treatment option for patients with psoriasis. Expert Review of Dermatology
This small study looked at 4 treatments for vitiligo affecting acral skin, which is difficult to treat and generally responds best to surgical techniques. Medscape Dermatology
Patients with Lynch syndrome should undergo annual dermatologic examinations, say researchers, specifically to search for skin lesions of Muir-Torre syndrome. Medscape Medical News
The uric acid-lowering agent allopurinol is the drug most commonly associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis, according to results of a study conducted in Europe and Israel. Reuters Health Information
