Perceptions and Practices Regarding Atopic Dermatitis: A Survey.

Parents (N = 392) completed a survey at the Minnesota State Fair in August and September 2015 addressing knowledge regarding the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD), basic skin care practices, and the perceived role of infection and food allergies in AD. Of participating parents, 82% identified food allergy or sensitivity in AD pathogenesis, whereas only 42% identified bacterial infection as an important factor in AD severity. Participants most often received education on skin health from their pediatrician (49%), followed by Internet-based sources (23%), rather than a dermatologist or pediatric dermatologist.

Utility of Store and Forward Teledermatology for Skin Patch Test Readings.

Background: Teledermatology (TD) is the use of imaging technology to provide dermatology services at a distance. To date, studies assessing its application for grading skin patch test reactions have been lacking.

Objectives: The aim was to compare conventional, in-person (IP) grading of skin patch test reactions with store-forward TD.

Quality of life in adults with facial port-wine stains.

Background: Facial port-wine stains (PWS) are considered by some an aesthetic skin problem, yet impact on quality of life (QoL) has not been objectively documented.

Objective: We sought to (1) characterize the effect of PWS on QoL in adults, (2) to identify the clinical and demographic factors that affect QoL, and (3) to compare our results with QoL studies in other skin conditions.

Methods: In total, 244 adults with facial PWS completed an online QoL survey, which included the Skindex-29 instrument.

Epidemiology and Co-Reactivity of Novel Surfactant Allergens: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study.

Background: Surfactants are cleansing agents used in products such as shampoos and soaps.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to identify positivity rates to 3 novel amide-containing surfactants (sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, isostearamidopropyl morpholine lactate, and disodium lauroamphodiacetate) and evaluate co-reactivity with other surfactants in patients with known surfactant sensitivity.

Methods: Previously patch-tested, surfactant-positive patients were identified via chart review and invited to participate.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Ophthalmic Medications: Relevant Allergens and Alternative Testing Methods.

Allergic contact dermatitis is an important cause of periorbital dermatitis. Topical ophthalmic agents are relevant sensitizers. Contact dermatitis to ophthalmic medications can be challenging to diagnose and manage given the numerous possible offending agents, including both active and inactive ingredients.

Incidental melanomas detected in veterans referred to dermatology.

Background: Early detection of melanoma is integral to preventing morbidity and mortality.

Objective: We sought to characterize and compare incidental versus consult melanomas detected in veterans referred to the Minneapolis, MN, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center dermatology clinic.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed charts of all dermatology consults between January 2004 and March 2012.

Incidental lesions found in veterans referred to dermatology: the value of a dermatologic examination.

Background: Few studies have evaluated the detection of incidental skin cancers.

Objective: We sought to evaluate the rate of incidental cutaneous malignancies in routine dermatology consults.

Methods: This was a retrospective chart review of all dermatology consults at the Minneapolis Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center over 8.

Human milk cortisol is associated with infant temperament.

The implications of the biologically active elements in milk for the mammalian infant are largely unknown. Animal models demonstrate that transmission of glucocorticoids through milk influences behavior and modifies brain development in offspring. The aim of this study was to determine the relation between human milk cortisol levels and temperament of the breastfed infant.