09-2009 (September 2009)
The Unintended Effects of a Boxed Warning
Roger Ceilley, MD, University of Iowa, Department of Dermatology, Iowa City, Iowa Andrew Eisenthal, BS, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
An Important Difference Between “Exposed” and “Photodistributed” Underscores the Importance of Identifying Common Reactions
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Actinic Keratoses and Dermabrasion
Dear Editor: A recently published “comprehensive update” of therapies directed toward actinic keratoses (AKs)[1] does, in its final sentence, mention “dermabrasion has been demonstrated to provide long-term (5-year) clearance of AKs in a small, retrospective study.”[2]
A Tribute to Dr. Harry James Hurley Jr. October 1, 1926–July 26, 2009
Harry James Hurley Jr., 82, practicing dermatologist for 56 years and past president of the American Dermatological Association, died of multiple myeloma Sunday, July 26, 2009. During his career, Dr. Hurley made many contributions to the field of dermatology through his service, practice, research, and writing.
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Daily Application of Fluocinonide 0.1% Cream for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD, Dermatology Residency Director, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada Sanjay Bhambri, DO, Chief Dermatology Resident (PGY-4), Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada Abstract Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of topical fluocinonide 0.1% cream for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.
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