In the article "Purpuric bullae on the lower extremities" from the June 2020 issue (Grandhi R, Shamloul N, Powell M. Cutis. 2020;105:282,286-287), the images were incorrect.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Increased photoprotection by natural melanin allows for African-Americans to be less impacted by photoaging than Caucasians. However, less is known about chronological aging in this population.
Objective: To create a photonumeric scale for African-Americans to evaluate chronological skin aging and to explore contributing elements to intrinsic aging.
Background: African-Americans are less affected by photoaging than lighter skin individuals. Although scales for photoaging have been developed for Caucasians and Asians, no scale exists for African-Americans.
Aim: To develop a photonumeric scale for photoaging and to determine factors that contribute to photoaging in African-Americans.
Electronic waste (e-waste) generation is increasing worldwide, and its management becomes a significant challenge because of the many toxicants present in electronic devices. The U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrior studies have demonstrated that spironolactone is an effective second-line treatment option for postadolescent acne, but has notable side effects. Data are, however, limited. We therefore present a 4-year retrospective study evaluating 291.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBasal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer, and solar ultraviolet ray exposure is the most significant risk factor for its development. The plantar foot is infrequently exposed to the sun, thus the presence of BCC on the sole is rare. We report a case of BCC on the sole of the foot and its treatment in the hope to facilitate its detection.
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