Dermatitis

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Patch Testing Beyond the TRUE Test

JCAD Online Editor | October 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

Jenny L. Nelson, MD; Christen M. Mowad, MD Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania Disclosure: The authors report no relevant conflicts of interest.

An Important Difference Between “Exposed” and “Photodistributed” Underscores the Importance of Identifying Common Reactions

JCAD Online Editor | September 3, 2009 | 0 Comments

Sharon E. Jacob, MD; Andrew D. Breithaupt, BA Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California Abstract This article presents the case of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who was referred to dermatology for what was suspected to be a photosensitivity reaction to hydroxychloroquine, a common culprit in photodrug [...]

Dietary Nickel as a Cause of Systemic Contact Dermatitis

JCAD Online Editor | June 5, 2009 | 3 Comments

Clinical Contact Dermatitis Section Editor: Matthew J. Zirwas, MD Matthew J. Zirwas, MD, Matthew A. Molenda, MD Dr. Matthew J. Zirwas is Assistant Professor of Dermatology, The Ohio State University. Dr. Molenda is a Dermatology Resident, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. The authors report no relevant conflicts of interest.

Treatment of Scalp and Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis with Desonide Hydrogel 0.05%

JCAD Online Editor | February 27, 2009 | 0 Comments

Leon H. Kircik, MD DermResearch PLLC, Louisville, Kentucky; Indiana University, School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky

Demodex Dermatitis: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Diagnosis and Successful Treatment with Topical Crotamiton

JCAD Online Editor | January 23, 2009 | 0 Comments

by Joseph B. Bikowski, MD, FAAD[a], and James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD [b] [a]Private Practice, Sewickley, Pennsylvania; [b] Dermatology Residency Director, Valley Hospital Medical Center; Clinical Assistant Professor (Dermatology), Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine and University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas Skin and Cancer Clinics, Las Vegas, Nevada Abstract Given the [...]

Moisturizer Allergy Diagnosis and Management

JCAD Online Editor | November 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Background: Moisturizers are used by patients with dry skin conditions as well as those with healthy skin to enhance and preserve the smoothness of the skin and to interrupt the dry-skin cycle. Moisturizers are generally considered safe, although skin reactions, such as allergic contact dermatitis from topical preparations may occur. Cosmetic products including moisturizers are among the main culprits of allergic contact dermatitis.

An Aluminum Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate-based Skin Barrier Protection Cream Used for the Management of Eczematous Dermatitis: A Summary of Completed Studies

JCAD Online Editor | November 27, 2008 | 0 Comments

by James Q. Del Rosso, DO; Sanjay Bhambri, DO; and Brent Michaels, DO Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada Disclosure: Dr. Del Rosso is a consultant to, speaker for, and performs research for Obagi Medical Products, Arcutis, Allergan, Coria, Galderma, Graceway, Intendis, Medicis, Onset, OrthoNeutrogena, PharmaDerm, Quinnova, Ranbaxy, SkinMedica, Stiefel, Triax, Unilever, and Warner [...]