Combination of intravenous immunoglobulin, oral prednisone, and methotrexate for managing scleromyxedema: case report and literature discussion.

The generalized and sclerodermic form of lichen myxedematosus, known as scleromyxedema (SMX), is a chronic mucinosis that manifests cutaneously and has multiple systemic comorbidities. There are few available treatment options and no established therapeutic guidelines. We describe a 48-year-old man who had intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg), oral corticosteroids, and methotrexate (MTX) for the treatment of SMX, monoclonal gammopathy, and arthritis.

Fractional Q-Switched 1064 nm Laser for Treatment of Atrophic Scars in Asian Skin.

Asian patients with Fitzpatrick skin type III-IV are a less studied subtype of patients in the medical literature. Q-Switched, 1064 nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd: YAG) laser with a fractionated beam profile (QSF) is a new modality that was reported to be effective in the treatment of scars. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of QSF Nd: YAG laser in treating scars in Asian patients.

Erythema Migrans-like COVID Vaccine Arm: A Literature Review.

COVID Vaccine Arm (CVA) is an adverse drug reaction from mRNA vaccine for SARS-CoV-2. CVA is characterized by erythema and edema on the vaccination site (usually deltoid area) that appears from 5 to 10 days after vaccination and is sometimes associated with itching or pain. The exact etiology of CVA is still unclear, but delayed hypersensitivity against an excipient seems to play an essential role in the pathogenesis of the disease.

Sequential Use of CO Laser Prior to Nd:YAG and Dye Laser in the Management of Non-Facial Warts: A Retrospective Study.

: Warts are benign lesions of viral etiology characterized by a hyperkeratotic appearance tending to spread across the skin surface. Various treatments have been proposed to manage this condition, such as acids, imiquimod, photodynamic therapy, cryotherapy, and various lasers. In this paper, we describe a combination protocol using CO laser prior to Nd:YAG laser for lesions interesting the palmoplantar areas or dye laser for lesions on other skin surfaces in the management of non-facial warts resistant to traditional therapies.