Pigmentation Disorders
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Study examines burden of vitiligo in the U.S.
The burden of vitiligo in the United States is poorly understood, according to the authors of the study.
Clinical Review
Pigmenting Purpuric Dermatoses: Striking But Not a Manifestation of COVID-19 Infection
Dermatologists should be aware of the clinical presentations of pigmenting purpuric dermatoses (PPDs).
Feature
Camp Discovery: A place for children to be comfortable in their own skin
Chronic skin conditions carry a heavy psychological burden, but a special 1-week camp for youth 8-16 founded 30 years ago aims to lift that weight...
Photo Challenge
White Spots on the Extremities
A 52-year-old Black woman presented with self-described whitened spots on the arms and legs of 2 years’ duration. She experienced no improvement...
Conference Coverage
Halting active inflammation key in treating PIH
“Most of my patients come in not even worried about the acne. ... They come in wanting me to fix the dark spots,” says Seemal Desai, MD.
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Macular dermal hyperpigmentation: Treatment tips from an expert
Expert provides tips on treating some tough-to-treat dermatologic conditions: lichen planus pigmentosus, ochronosis, and drug-induced facial...
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Tips, contraindications for superficial chemical peels reviewed
Setting expectations is critical as it can take a series of peels over months to see results.
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SPF is only the start when recommending sunscreens
In a recent study, 43% of dermatologists who responded to a survey reported that they never, rarely, or only sometimes took a patient’s skin type...
Case Letter
Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
Early stages of nevus sebaceus can be mistaken for alopecia areata.
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Picosecond laser applications continue to expand
“In 2023, we’re better than we’ve ever been in terms of our ability to safely and effectively improve melasma,” Dr. Paul M. Friedman said.
Case Letter
Acute Onset of Vitiligolike Depigmentation After Nivolumab Therapy for Systemic Melanoma
New-onset vitiligo coinciding with malignant melanoma should be considered a good prognostic indicator.