Hair & Nails
Article
Fusarium Fingernail Infection Responsive to Fluconazole Intermittent Therapy
A case of fingernail infection by Fusarium is presented. This nondermatophytic mold is an infrequent cause of onychomycosis, more typically...
Article
Localized Whirlpool Folliculitis in a Football Player
Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis occurs in patients exposed to contaminated water. Most outbreaks are associated with whirlpools. The infection...
Commentary
Coffee Grinders Assist Pediatric Dosing. Comment on "Itraconazole Oral Solution for the Treatment of Tinea Capitis Using the Pulse Regimen" (Cutis. 1999;64:192-194)[letter]
No abstract available.
Article
Subungal Amelanotic Melanoma
We describe a 76-year-old white male with subungual amelanotic melanoma. The lack of pigmentation of the lesion may cause misdiagnosis and...
Article
Transverse Leukonychia With Systemic Infection
Transverse white nail bands (leukonychia) have been described in association with systemic illnesses and exposure to toxins, and medications. We...
Commentary
Comment on "The Cost Effectiveness of Testing for Onychomycosis Versus Empiric Treatment of Onychodystrophies With Oral Antifungal Agents" (Cutis. 1999;64:407-410)[letter]
No abstract available.
Article
Lipedematous Alopecia
Lipedematous alopecia is an unusual disorder characterized by short, brittle scalp hairs associated with thickening of the scalp by adipose tissue...