Cohort Using a Ceramides Containing Cleanser and Cream With Salicylic Acid for Dry, Flaking, and Scaling Skin Conditions.

Introduction: The skin of subjects with dry, flaking, and/or scaling conditions is characterized by decreased water and skin lipids content among other findings. It is well understood that daily use of gentle cleansers and moisturizers may help to restore and maintain an optimal skin barrier function. A cohort study of patients with dry skin was developed to evaluate efficacy of daily use of a ceramide containing cleanser and cream that also has salicylic acid.

Surgical excision margins for primary cutaneous melanoma.

Background: Cutaneous melanoma accounts for 75% of skin cancer deaths. Standard treatment is surgical excision with a safety margin some distance from the borders of the primary tumour. The purpose of the safety margin is to remove both the complete primary tumour and any melanoma cells that might have spread into the surrounding skin.

Dental manifestations of dermatologic conditions.

Background: Cutaneous disorders can be associated with a wide variety of dental manifestations that should be familiar to dermatologists.

Objective: We sought to describe the development of the teeth, explain current dental terms, and review the dental manifestations of some dermatologic conditions.

Methods: A MEDLINE search (1966-May 2007) was performed to find relevant articles pertaining to dental manifestations of dermatologic conditions.

US dermatology residents' satisfaction with training and mentoring: survey results from the 2005 and 2006 Las Vegas Dermatology Seminars.

Objective: To evaluate residents' satisfaction with dermatology training and mentorship.

Design: Written survey.

Setting: The Las Vegas Dermatology Seminar in 2005 and 2006.

Dermatologic signs.

Background: Dermatology signs serve as important clues to primary skin disorders and internal conditions.

Objective And Methods: To highlight major cutaneous signs based on a MEDLINE literature search from 1966 to March 2006.

Results And Conclusions: A multitude of signs exist in dermatology.

Treatment of mycosis fungoides: overview.

Background: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common clinicopathologic subtype of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

Objective: The therapy of MF is highlighted in this overview.

Results And Conclusions: Skin-directed MF therapies include topical corticosteroids, nitrogen mustard, carmustine (BCNU), topical bexarotene gel, imiquimod cream, radiotherapy, total skin electron beam therapy, and phototherapy.

Apert syndrome.

Apert syndrome or acrocephalosyndactyly is a rare autosomal dominant malformation syndrome characterized by craniosynostosis, symmetric severe syndactyly, and a variety of abnormalities of the skin, skeleton, brain, and visceral organs. A case of Apert syndrome and the clinical and specific cutaneous manifestations of this condition are reviewed.

Ophthalmologic manifestations of cutaneous conditions.

Many cutaneous conditions have associated ophthalmologic findings, which are important to recognize for both dermatologists and ophthalmologists. This review highlights some important ophthalmologic manifestations associated with neurocutaneous syndromes and inherited connective tissue diseases.

Misnomers in dermatology.

Background: Dermatology lexicon is rich with descriptive terminology. However, for a variety of reasons, it also includes a number of misnomers.

Objective: To review the more commonly encountered and critically appraised misnomers in dermatology.

Dermatology postgraduate training in Canada: CanMEDS competencies.

Medical residency education and the development of formalized training objectives in Canada have evolved continuously, especially with the introduction of the Canadian Medical Education Directions for Specialists (CanMEDS) competencies by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in 1996. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation of CanMEDS competencies in Canadian postgraduate dermatology training programs from the residents' perspective, a comprehensive national survey of all Canadian core dermatology residents was conducted in June 2004. One hundred percent of core (PGY3-5) dermatology residents across the country (n = 48) completed the survey.

National appraisal of dermatology residency training: a Canadian study.

Objectives: To provide the first comprehensive assessment of dermatology residency training in Canada based on the residents' perspective; to examine and elucidate trends in current residents' envisioned career paths and aspirations.

Design: A national survey conducted in June 2004.

Participants: All Canadian dermatology residents.

History of cryotherapy.

Cryotherapy refers to the use of cold temperature to treat disease and is a mainstay therapeutic modality for a wide variety of skin conditions. This article reviews the early history of development of cryotherapy in dermatology.

Papulonecrotic tuberculid: a rare form of cutaneous tuberculosis.

We describe a case of papulonecrotic tuberculid, a rare form of cutaneous tuberculosis, in a 25-year-old Philippino woman who had immigrated to Canada 8 years previously. The patient presented with a 3-week history of tender left cervical adenopathy; 1 week later, she developed multiple ulcerated erythematous nodules and emboluslike lesions scattered over her fingers. Results of a biopsy performed on the lymph node revealed granulomatous lymphadenitis, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis grew from the lymph node.

Case reports: mitozantrone-induced onycholysis associated with subungual abscesses, paronychia, and pyogenic granuloma.

Chemotherapeutic agents may induce a wide variety of adverse mucocutaneous effects, including nail changes. We present a case of atypical onycholysis, associated with subungual abscess formation, paronychia and pyogenic granuloma resulting from the use of mitozantrone, an antineoplastic cytotoxic agent, in the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer.

Cutaneous effects of smoking.

Background: Cigarette smoking is the single biggest preventable cause of death and disability in developed countries and is a significant public health concern. While known to be strongly associated with a number of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and cancers, smoking also leads to a variety of cutaneous manifestations.

Objective: This article reviews the effects of cigarette smoking on the skin and its appendages.