Shared Decision-Making tools (SDMt) are visual tools developed to promote joint medical decision-making between physician and patient. In dermatology, there is a paucity of such tools.To develop and validate a …
Basal cell carcinoma and dermal nevi of the face: comparison of localization and dermatoscopic features.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and dermal nevi located on the face can easily be confused on clinical examination. Little is known about the different preferential localizations of these entities, and …
Topical preparations for the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris: systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Acne is very common and can have substantial impact on wellbeing. Guidelines suggest first line management with topical treatments but there is little evidence regarding which are most effective.To identify …
Reconstructive options for cutaneous dorsal hand defects.
Moderate to large dorsal hand defects pose reconstructive challenges owing to the small surface area, immobile adjacent finger tissue, and thin, fragile skin.To present reconstructive options for moderate to large …
Neonatal systemic juvenile Xanthogranuloma with Hydrops diagnosed by Purpura skin biopsy: a case report and literature review.
Systemic juvenile xanthogranuloma is a very rare disease typically presents as skin lesions with yellow papules or nodules and is sometimes fatal. We report a case of congenital neonatal systemic …
Dynamic dermoscopic and reflectance confocal microscopic changes of melanocytic lesions excised during follow-up.
Digital dermoscopy follow-up (DDF) is useful in improving melanoma recognition, catching early changes over time, although benign nevi can also show changes. Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) improves melanoma diagnostic accuracy …
Guidelines of care for the management of actinic keratosis.
Actinic keratoses (AK) are rough scaly patches that arise on chronically ultraviolet-exposed skin and can progress to keratinocyte carcinoma.This analysis examined the literature related to the management of AK to …
Erythroderma (exfoliative dermatitis) part two: energy homeostasis and dietetic management strategies.
Erythroderma (exfoliative dermatitis) associates with important metabolic changes that include an enhancement in energy expenditure. The key components to total energy expenditure (TEE) include basal metabolic rate (~68% of TEE), …
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in pregnancy: a case series and review of the literature.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous sarcoma, which has been reported in pregnancy. This case series reports the clinical and histopathological findings of DFSP in pregnancy.Eighteen cases of DFSP, …
Relationship between Atopic Dermatitis, Depression and Anxiety: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study.
Growing evidence suggests that atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with an increased risk of depressive disorders and anxiety. However, existing studies were observational and may uncover correlations but cannot easily …