Wounds
Photo Challenge
Persistent Wounds Refractory to Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics
A 28-year-old Black woman presented to the hospital for evaluation of worsening leg wounds as well as a similar eroding plaque on the left breast...
Conference Coverage
Foot ulcers red flag for eye disease in diabetes
When clinicians detect either condition, they should involve a team that can intervene to help protect a patient’s vision and mobility.
Case Letter
Fat Necrosis of the Breast Mimicking Breast Cancer in a Male Patient Following Wax Hair Removal
Fat necrosis of the male breast is rare, and hair removal with wax may be a rare cause of the disease.
Military Dermatology
Dermatologic Implications of Sleep Deprivation in the US Military
In this article, we explore possible mechanisms by which sleep deprivation may affect the skin. We also review the potential impacts of sleep...
For Residents
Characterization of Blood-borne Pathogen Exposures During Dermatologic Procedures: The Mayo Clinic Experience
Dermatologists are at risk for blood-borne pathogen (BBP) exposures. We conducted a retrospective review of incidence reports to identify the...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Camellia japonica
A dry oil known as tsubaki oil, derived from C. japonica and rich in oleic acid, polyphenols, as well as vitamins A, C, D, and E, is used...
Latest News
Topical gene therapy heals dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa wounds
“The results prove that B-VEC, the first topical in vivo gene therapy to reach late-stage development, can heal DEB,” one of the investigators...
Practical Pearls
Bone Wax as a Physical Hemostatic Agent
We offer the use of bone wax as a practical hemostatic agent that can be (1) molded to provide ideal occlusion and pressure without adhering to...
Latest News
Developments in wound healing include different treatment options
The TNF blocker infliximab is among the options to consider when treating pyoderma gangrenosum, according to Hadar Lev-Tov, MD...
Photo Challenge
Chronic Ulcerative Lesion
A 46-year-old man with a history of a left leg burn during childhood that was unsuccessfully treated with multiple skin grafts presented as a...
Case Letter
Microneedling With Bimatoprost to Treat Hypopigmented Skin Caused by Burn Scars
Percutaneous drug delivery of bimatoprost may be helpful in skin repigmentation.