Adherence to clocortolone pivalate cream 0.1% in a pediatric population with atopic dermatitis.

Topical corticosteroids are first-line treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD) and their efficacy is well-established in randomized controlled clinical trials. When corticosteroids fail in clinical practice, it often is attributed to nonresponse. However, poor adherence also should be considered.

Cutaneous larva migrans in a migrant Latino farmworker.

Migrant farmworkers experience a high incidence of skin disease. This report provides information on the case history of cutaneous larva migrans in a Latino migrant farmworker. Treatment options are reviewed, and information for prevention is discussed.

Managing rosacea: a review of the use of metronidazole alone and in combination with oral antibiotics.

Background: Rosacea is an extremely common chronic dermatosis affecting an estimated 14 million Americans. Rosacea is most commonly managed with topical metronidazole, sometimes in combination with oral antibiotics.

Purpose: To review published studies about topical metronidazole therapy for rosacea, both as a monotherapy and in conjunction with oral antibiotics.