Photodynamic Therapy Using Intense Pulse Light to Treat an HIV Patient With Perianal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report.

Anogenital warts are considered one of the most common sexually transmitted infections caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). One of the primary considerations with HPV is the virus's high rate to develop into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). SCC is one of the leading causes of skin cancer with a variety of treatment options.

Nodules on the Anterior Neck Following Poly-L-lactic Acid Injection.

Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a synthetic biologic polymer that is suspended in solution and can be injected for soft-tissue augmentation. The most common adverse events generally are transient in nature, such as swelling, tenderness, pain, bruising, and bleeding. Persistent adverse events of PLLA primarily are papule and nodule formation.

The Adjunct Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Split-Thickness Skin Grafts: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To summarize the available literature on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as an adjunct to split-thickness skin graft (STSG) in an organized and easy-to-read format. These data may encourage surgeons to integrate PRP into their skin graft protocol.

Data Sources: The authors conducted a systematic search using the PubMed, Cochrane, and ClinicalTrials.

Pyoderma Gangrenosum-associated Granulomatosis with Polyangitis: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Granulomatosis with polyangitis, formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis, is a multi-system vasculitis that has a variable clinical presentation. Although uncommon, cutaneous symptoms can be the initial presenting symptom of granulomatosis with polyangitis. We present an unusual case of pyoderma gangrenosum followed by a diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangitis.

Body contouring using 635-nm low level laser therapy.

Noninvasive body contouring has become one of the fastest-growing areas of esthetic medicine. Many patients appear to prefer nonsurgical less-invasive procedures owing to the benefits of fewer side effects and shorter recovery times. Increasingly, 635-nm low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been used in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions and has been shown to improve wound healing, reduce edema, and relieve acute pain.

The incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancers and actinic keratoses in South Florida.

Background: Incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratoses appears to be increasing worldwide due to increasing levels of ultraviolet radiation, lifestyle changes, and an aging population. Because of its demographics and geographic location, the population of South Florida is at risk for high rates of nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratoses.

Objective: To determine the incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratoses in two populations in South Florida by measuring treatments by dermatologists in health maintenance organization gatekeeper populations.

Effect of 635nm Low-level Laser Therapy on Upper Arm Circumference Reduction: A Double-blind, Randomized, Sham-controlled Trial.

Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of low-level laser therapy as a noninvasive method for reducing upper arm circumference.

Design: Randomized, double-blind study whereby healthy subjects (N=40) with a body mass index of 20 to 35kg/m(2) received three 20-minute low-level laser therapy (N=20) or sham treatments (N=20) each week for two weeks.

Measurements: Upper arm circumference was measured after three and six treatments and two weeks post-treatment.

Bacillary angiomatosis in an immunocompetent child: a case report and review of the literature.

Bacillary angiomatosis is an infectious disease caused by 2 gram-negative bacilli, Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana. This disease is characterized by vascular proliferations in the skin and/or visceral organs, and typically manifests in immunocompromised patients. However, we report a case of a 10-year-old immunocompetent female child with a questionable history of being scratched by a cat.

Leukemia cutis in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia: a case report and review of the literature.

Leukemia cutis is an infiltration of malignant neoplastic leukocytes or their precursors into the epidermis, dermis, or subcutis. These neoplastic cells are derived from abnormal leukocytes in the bone marrow where maturation aberrations occur. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is the second most common cause of leukemia cutis and the most common leukemia among adults.