Dermatologic Conditions of the External Ear: Basics, Updates, and Pearls.

Cutaneous diseases of the ear encompass a wide range of symptoms, complaints, and factors that negatively impact patients' well-being. These observations are frequently encountered by otolaryngologists and other physicians who treat individuals with ear-related issues. In this document, we aim to offer up-to-date information on diagnosing, predicting outcomes, and treating commonly occurring ear diseases.

Dermatoscopic Evaluation of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Beyond the Vertex Scalp.

This cross-sectional study assesses the dermatoscopic findings of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia beyond the vertex scalp.

Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Cutaneous Melanoma in Skin of Color Patients.

Skin cancers are relatively rare in patients with skin of color; however, they are an important public health concern because of disparities in patient outcomes. Gaps in skin cancer knowledge exist because of lack of large-scale studies involving people of color, and limitations in data collection methods and skin classification paradigms. Additional research is needed to address questions regarding risk and reasons for disparate skin cancer outcomes in these patients.

Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis "Resistant" to Topical Treatment Responds Rapidly to Topical Desoximetasone Spray.

Purpose:: Topical corticosteroids (TS) are a treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis (Ps). We assessed whether use of a TS under conditions designed to enhance adherence would be effective in patients who "failed" TS in the outpatient setting.

Methods:: Individuals with treatment-resistant Ps or AD were recruited (AD, n = 12; Ps, n = 12).