Jason J. Emer, MD,  Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, New York, New York

Joel B. Spear, MD, Resurrection Health Care System at Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois Read the rest of this article »

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by LindaSusan Marcus, MD; Robert Carlin, BS; and Neal Carlin, BS.

Dr. Marcus has a Private Practice, Wyckoff, New Jersey; Director–Chair, Department of Dermatology, Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey. R. Carlin and N. Carlin work at Dr. Marcus’ Private Practice in Wyckoff, New Jersey.

Abstract

It is well documented that congenital nevi have a statistical chance of becoming malignant; however, it is unusual to actually follow the progression of such an event. A 48-year-old man photographically documented changes in his own nevus, which was present at birth, over a period of six months. Seeing this evolution in one lesion is interesting. Emphasis must not only be placed upon the importance of early diagnosis, but also on the expeditious removal of suspicious nevi and treatment.

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by Matthew S. Keller, MD; Jason Lee, MD; and Guy F. Webster, MD, PhD
Department of Dermatology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disclosure: The authors identified no conflicts of interest.

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by Kathryn E. Boyse, MD, and Matthew J. Zirwas, MD
The Ohio State University Medical Center, Division of Dermatology, Columbus, Ohio

Disclosure: The authors identified no conflicts of interest.

Abstract
Chemical leukoderma is seen in a variety of clinical settings. We present a case of leukoderma associated with the phenolic derivative thymol found in a common over-the-counter medication for nasal congestion. The proposed mechanism for this type of leukoderma is presented along with other sources of phenolic and catecholic derivatives. Treatment is also briefly reviewed.

(J Clin Aesthetic Derm. 2008;1(4):34–35.) Read the rest of this article »

by Jonette E. Keri, MD, PhD, and Adena E. Rosenblatt
Department of Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida

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by Elissa M. Schwartzfarb, BS, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida;

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS, Clinical Director, The Wound Center at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimee, Florida;

Walter A. Conlan III, MD, CWS, Medical Director, The Wound Center at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimee, Florida;

Paolo Romanelli, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida;

Robert S. Kirsner, MD, PhD, Vice-Chairman and The Stiefel Laboratories Professor of Medical Dermatology, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida Read the rest of this article »

by Michael H. Gold, MD, Medical Director, Gold Skin Care Center and The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, Nashville, Tennessee; The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, Nashville, Tennessee

Amy Pope, PA-C, The Laser & Rejuvenation Center, Nashville, Tennessee Read the rest of this article »

by Sanjay Bhambri, DO; Chief Resident, Dermatology, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada;

Avani Desai, MD, Dermatology Resident, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York;

James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD, Clinical Associate Professor (Dermatology), University of Nevada School of Medicine and Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Dermatology Residency Director, Valley Hospital Medical Center and Las Vegas Skin and Cancer Clinics, Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada;

Narciss Mobini, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Dermatology, and Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada Read the rest of this article »