Non-dermatomal cutaneous herpes zoster infection in a solid-organ transplant patient.

Diagnosis of atypical generalized forms of herpes zoster can be a challenge and may lead to a delay in treatment. Herpes zoster can present with atypical clinical manifestations, some with higher risk of complications that are potentially life-threatening. We describe a patient that presented with several ulcerated papules and plaques in a non-dermatomal distribution in whom disseminated cutaneous herpes zoster was proven by molecular amplification testing.

Combination Therapy of Apremilast and Biologic Agent as a Safe Option of Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis.

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic immune-medicated inflammatory condition that affects 2-3% of the population, which can lead to psoriatic arthritis. There are multiple regimens for the treatment of psoriasis including disease- modifying anti rheumatic drugs (DMARDS) and biologic agent, phototherapy and apremilast. While monotherapy with biologic agents is effective for many patients with psoriasis some patients are not satisfied by the outcome and require combination therapy.

Incidence of wound complications in cesarean deliveries following closure with absorbable subcuticular staples versus conventional skin closure techniques.

Objective: To determine if there is a significant difference in composite wound complications among traditional closure techniques versus absorbable subcuticular staple closure.

Study Design: This study is a retrospective cohort study of cesarean sections performed from January through September of 2014. Composite wound complications included surgical site infection, separation, and fluid collection.