Acne is common but can be psychologically devastatating. It is important to see a dermatologist whose role is: -to confirm the diagnosis of acne vulgaris. -to determine the type of acne: retentional (non inflammatory) or inflammatory. -to determine the psychological impact to determine aggressivity of treatment. -to monitor the effects of treatment. Some advice for…
DetailsMesothelioma can extend to the skin Directly (contiguous spread) Developing as skin nodules on scars (surgical or not) Peritoneal mesothelioma presenting as a skin nodule. Abban C, Viglione M. J Cutan Pathol. 2009 Jun;36(6):675-9. Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma in a cesarean-section scar presenting as a fungating mass. Cuartas JE, Maheshwari AV, Qadir R, Cooper AJ,…
DetailsDiagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma can induce changes on the skin Acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis (AGEP) after Pemextred (folate antagonist) use Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after pemetrexed, and recurrence after re-introduction. Bracke A, Van Marck E, Lambert J. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2009 Apr;34(3):337-9. Epub 2008 Aug 9. Erysipeloid skin lesions Gemcitabine-induced erysipeloid skin lesions in…
DetailsMesothelioma could induce skin lesions: Antiphospholid Syndrome Mesothelioma-associated antiphospholipid antibody syndrome presenting with cutaneous infarction and neuropathy. Tucker SC, Coulson IH, Salman W, Kendra JR, Johnson CE. Br J Dermatol. 1998 Jun;138(6):1092-4. Epitheloid Granulomatous reaction [Generalized epithelioid granulomatous reaction with myeloproliferative syndrome associated with pleural mesothelioma and Kaposi’s sarcoma]. Peychl L, Dorazilová V. Cesk Patol.…
DetailsAcne Vulgaris – 2010 The spectrum of dermatological disorders among primary school children in Dar es Salaam. Komba EV, Mgonda YM. BMC Public Health. 2010 Dec 16;10:765. Clinical implications of lipid peroxidation in acne vulgaris: old wine in new bottles. Bowe WP, Logan AC. Lipids Health Dis. 2010 Dec 9;9(1):141. Treatment of mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris…
DetailsAcne Vulgaris – 2009 Beyond birth control. The health benefits of hormonal contraception. Geraghty P. Adv Nurse Pract. 2009 Feb;17(2):47-8, 50, 52. Fixed-combination clindamycin 1%-benzoyl peroxide 5% hydrating gel: a flexible component of acne management. Tanghetti E. Cutis. 2009 Nov;84(5 Suppl):18-24. Improving treatment outcomes: tolerability of a fixed-combination clindamycin 1%-benzoyl peroxide 5% hydrating gel as…
DetailsAcne Vulgaris – 2008 Improving compliance in acne treatment: benzoyl peroxide considerations. Draelos ZD. Cutis. 2008 Nov;82(5 Suppl):17-20. Selection of therapy for acne vulgaris: balancing concerns about antibiotic resistance. Del Rosso JQ. Cutis. 2008 Nov;82(5 Suppl):12-6. The evolution of benzoyl peroxide therapy. Tanghetti E. Cutis. 2008 Nov;82(5 Suppl):5-11. New perspectives on benzoyl peroxide use in…
DetailsAcne Vulgaris – 2007 [What’s new in dermatological research? Contributions from the 2006 literature]. Caux F. Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2007 Dec;134 Suppl 1:8S16-23. Review. French. Development and validation of a comprehensive acne severity scale. Tan JK, Tang J, Fung K, Gupta AK, Thomas DR, Sapra S, Lynde C, Poulin Y, Gulliver W, Sebaldt RJ. J…
DetailsAcne Vulgaris – 2006 Minocycline- and tetracycline-induced hypertriglyceridemia in an HIV-seropositive patient receiving combination antiretroviral therapy. Somani N, Bondy G, Crawford RI. J Cutan Med Surg. 2006 May-Jun;10(3):142-6. Drug hypersensitivity syndrome caused by minocycline. Tsuruta D, Someda Y, Sowa J, Kobayashi H, Ishii M. J Cutan Med Surg. 2006 May-Jun;10(3):131-5. A randomized, controlled, split-face clinical…
DetailsAcne Vulgaris – 2005 An evaluation of the efficacy and safety of tazarotene (0.1%) cream in acne vulgaris. Nigam PK, Anant S. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2005 Sep-Oct;71(5):360-1. Tolerance and safety of superficial chemical peeling with salicylic acid in various facial dermatoses. Bari AU, Iqbal Z, Rahman SB. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2005…
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