A rare presentation of glycogenic acanthosis on the lips: A case report.

Glycogenic acanthosis (GA) is a benign, asymptomatic condition commonly found in the lower third of the esophagus. This case report presents a unique occurrence of GA on the lips of a 55-year-old male smoker, who exhibited asymptomatic white lesions on his upper and lower lips for many years. Physical examination revealed multiple white papules on the wet-dry vermilion border of the lips.

Lucio's phenomenon in a non-endemic region: A case report.

Leprosy remains a persistent health challenge in endemic regions with cases rising in non-endemic regions such as North America. Patients with leprosy present with a variety of symptoms including limited skin lesions in tuberculoid leprosy to extensive lesions and high bacterial proliferation in lepromatous leprosy. This case report details a 77-year-old Canadian man of South Asian descent with lepromatous leprosy and Lucio's phenomenon in Western Canada.

Optimizing Surgical Site Infection Prevention in Dermatologic Surgery.

We aim to review modifiable risk factors and practices for surgical site infections (SSIs) reduction in cutaneous surgeries. The existing norms are assessed with the latest evidence, with the aim of enhancing and optimizing intra and postoperative strategies. This review seeks to offer an updated summary of the results of evidence for SSI reduction strategies tailored for practicing general dermatologists.

Acitretin-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Case Report.

Acitretin is an oral retinoid with alopecia as a possible adverse effect. However, repigmentation of the hair color after acitretin is not a well-documented phenomenon. Herein, we introduce a case where a patient's hair color darkened after a course of acitretin.

The Potential Uses of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Dermatology: A Review.

Background: A growing interest exists in the relationship between diet and skin disease, with many recent studies identifying a role for omega-3 fatty acids (O3FAs) in various dermatological conditions.

Objective: Our objective was to identify the spectrum of uses for O3FA supplementation reported in literature and to evaluate the current level of evidence for its clinical application in skin disease prevention and management.

Methods: A search was conducted using Ovid MEDLINE for primary literature that examined O3FA intake and skin health.

Case of giant vulvar condyloma acuminata successfully treated with imiquimod 3.75% cream: A case report.

Condyloma acuminata, also known as anogenital warts, represent a cutaneous infection caused by sexual transmission of the human papilloma virus. We present a case of overwhelming condyloma acuminata that was treated successfully without surgery using only topical imiquimod 3.75% cream.

The amazing vanishing Canadian dermatologist: results from the 2006 Canadian Dermatology Association member survey.

Background: The 2006 Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) member survey tracked the Canadian dermatology workforce. Information on use of nondermatologist extenders, impact of financial burden on practice style, and wait times was collected in the survey.

Objective: To survey Canadian dermatologists for specialty-specific physician resource information including demographics, workload, and future career plans and compare it to results from the 2001 survey.