Contact Dermatitis
Dermpath Diagnosis
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) clinically presents with excoriated papules, often prominently involving the elbows, knees, and buttocks. Intact...
Environmental Dermatology
Aquatic Antagonists: Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)
Fish infrequently are aggressive toward humans. Rare acts of aggression often appear to be accidental, in self-defense, or for territorial...
Article
Angiosarcoma in a Patient With Congenital Nonhereditary Lymphedema
Angiosarcoma is an uncommon but aggressive tumor of endothelial origin that may occur in the upper extremities of patients with postmastectomy...
Original Research
Phototoxic and Photoallergic Potential of Tazarotene Foam 0.1% in 2 Phase 1 Patch Studies
Two phase 1 patch studies were conducted to evaluate tazarotene foam 0.1% for phototoxic (study A) and photoallergic (study B) potential. In study...
Environmental Dermatology
What's Eating You? Bedbugs Revisited (Cimex lectularius)
The common bedbug, Cimex lectularius, is a member of the family Cimicidae and the genus Cimex. Belonging to the order Hemiptera, its relatives...
Article
Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Cosmetics
Contact dermatitis is a common dermatologic condition that can result from exposure to allergens at home or at work. Cosmetics represent a large...
Original Research
Cumulative Irritation Potential and Contact Sensitization Potential of Tazarotene Foam 0.1% in 2 Phase 1 Patch Studies
We performed 2 phase 1 patch studies to evaluate tazarotene foam 0.1% for cumulative irritation potential (study A) and contact sensitization...
Article
Irritant Contact Dermatitis Due to the Use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Nasal Mask: 2 Case Reports and Review of the Literature
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is commonly used to treat various respiratory conditions including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA...
Article
Cutaneous Manifestations of Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a multisystemic genetic disease associated with structural, behavioral, and intellectual disorders.
Photo Challenge
What Is Your Diagnosis? Demodex Folliculitis
A 79-year-old man presented with rosacea of 3 years’ duration that was refractory to multiple medications. His medical history was notable for...
Original Research
Antipruritic Hydrogel for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: An Open-Label Pilot Study
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease in industrialized nations. The efficacy and tolerability of Atrapro (...