Barriers to Treatment of Tinea Capitis in Children Living in the Jane Finch Community of Toronto.

Background: Tinea capitis is a common fungal infection of the scalp. If left untreated, tinea capitis infection can cause severe inflammatory reactions and the development of kerion. Tinea capitis is effectively treated with oral antifungals, but at present these are not covered under government assistance programs.

Toxic effects of skin-lightening products in Canadian immigrants.

Background: The cultural practice of skin bleaching is highly prevalent in Africa. Most reported cases of toxic effects of skin-lightening products occur in this region.

Objective: To describe cases of misuse of over-the-counter (OTC) cosmetic skin-lightening products occurring in Canadian immigrants.

HIV dermatology in Canada: cutaneous disease burden and demographic characteristics of a specialized urban practice.

Background: The introduction of antiretroviral therapies has changed the pattern of cutaneous disease in individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Objective: To assess demographic characteristics, severity of immunosuppression, and frequency of dermatologic disorders in patients presenting to a Canadian specialized HIV dermatology practice.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed of 183 consecutive outpatient and inpatient consultations to a single HIV dermatology practice from January 2007 to December 2008.

A review of adverse cutaneous drug reactions resulting from the use of interferon and ribavirin.

Drug-induced cutaneous eruptions are named among the most common side effects of many medications. Thus, cutaneous drug eruptions are a common cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in hospital settings. The present article reviews different presentations of drug-induced cutaneous eruptions, with a focus on eruptions reported secondary to the use of interferon and ribavirin.

Pulmonary site bioprostheses: morphologic findings in 40 cases.

Context: From January 1995 to June 2003, there were 514 patients who underwent pulmonary valve replacements at either the Hospital for Sick Children or Toronto General Hospital. Fifty-four (10.5%) of these adults returned for replacement of their prostheses because of failure.

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: comparison of outcomes after myectomy or alcohol ablation adjusted by propensity score.

Objective: In November 1998, our center began offering alcohol ablation as an alternative to surgical myectomy for patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Patients with concomitant lesions were referred for surgical intervention, and the others were offered either treatment option. We sought to review the early outcomes for both protocols.