Wounds
Latest News
Skin has different daytime and nighttime needs, emerging circadian research suggests
Photoreceptive molecules known as opsins also appear to play a role in regulating the skin’s clock.
Practical Pearls
Cadaveric Split-Thickness Skin Graft With Partial Guiding Closure for Scalp Defects Extending to the Periosteum
Granulation and epithelialization of wounds can be expedited using a cadaveric split-thickness skin graft (STSG) of biologically active tissue....
Commentary
A step forward in diabetic foot disease management
The 2023 guidelines recommend SINBAD – site, ischemia, neuropathy, bacterial infection, area, and depth – as the priority wound classification...
Case Letter
Palifermin-Associated Cutaneous Papular Rash of the Head and Neck
Cutaneous reactions have been reported with use of palifermin and generally are benign and self-limited with removal of the offending agent.
Latest News
Progress seen on five fronts for substantially improving treatment of epidermolysis bullosa
Progress on multiple fronts for control of disease or its symptoms suggests “we are on the cusp of a new era.”
Latest News
‘New standard of care’ for capecitabine hand-foot syndrome
“For me as a GI oncologist, topical diclofenac for prevention of HFS for patients on capecitabine is practice changing,” ...
Case Letter
Extracellular Matrix–Based Collagen Dressings for Scalp Repair Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Use of extracellular matrix–based dressings may assist with deep wound healing on the scalp.
Case Letter
Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis After Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Radiation Therapy
Although chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis is benign by nature, it can mimic tumor recurrence when it presents close to the site of prior Mohs...
From the Journals
Beta-blocker gel shows promise for diabetic foot ulcers
Esmolol is a short-acting beta-adrenergic receptor blocker that is currently approved by the FDA for cardiac indications such as short-term use...
Livin' on the MDedge
The antimicrobial peptide that even Pharma can love
Faster wound healing comes in waves, and a cancer drug that eats bugs.
Case Letter
Acral Necrosis After PD-L1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Dermatologists should be aware of acral necrosis as a rare adverse event of treatment with an immune checkpoint inhibitor.