Dermoscopic Description of Melanocytic Matricoma.

Melanocytic matricomas are rare neoplasms that can clinically resemble a variety of lesions including pigmented basal cell carcinomas, hemangiomas, malignant melanomas, and squamous cell carcinomas. Previous studies have relied primarily on biopsy and histopathologic examination for diagnoses, but we suggest that dermoscopy may play a role as well.

A review of the use of tanning beds as a dermatological treatment.

Introduction: In-office phototherapy is an effective treatment for many dermatologic conditions, however, many patients are unable to adhere to the rigorous travel and time commitments sometimes needed. Tanning bed facilities are nearly ubiquitous in modern society and could represent a more convenient means to obtain ultraviolet (UV) exposure when office phototherapy is not feasible. The purpose of this study was to review available evidence on the use of tanning facilities as a treatment for dermatologic conditions.

Prophylaxis of invasive mycoses in solid organ transplantation.

Solid organ transplantation is emerging as a lifesaving procedure for increasing numbers of patients, and invasive fungal infections are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity for patients undergoing such procedures. Risks for developing these infections are continuing to evolve, leading to shifts in the epidemiology of invasive mycoses occurring after transplantation. Targeting preventive efforts to select solid organ transplantation groups at highest risk for invasive fungal infections is critical to optimizing prophylaxis strategies.