A Brief Review of Dermatitis Artefacta and Management Strategies for Physicians.

Dermatitis artefacta, an enigmatic entity with often bizarre and widely variable presentations, can be a challenge to diagnose and treat. Although it is classified as a primary psychiatric disorder, patients are often oblivious that the lesions are self-inflicted and thus consult a physician. Therefore, it becomes imperative to be aware of this condition and to build a good rapport with patients so as to counsel them on the need to seek care for their underlying psychiatric stressors.

Cosmetic Presentations and Challenges of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Its Collaborative Management.

In recent times, there has been a huge surge in the demand for cosmetology. However, not every patient is an ideal candidate for cosmetic interventions, and this needs to be carefully evaluated at outpatient visit. Various patients have underlying undetected psychiatric co-morbidities which prompt them to seek cosmetic care.

Depression, psychiatric comorbidities, and psychosocial implications associated with acne vulgaris.

Background: Acne vulgaris is a highly prevalent skin condition associated with considerable psychological burden. Acne and its sequelae can affect many domains of life leading to social dysfunction, psychiatric issues and educational shortcomings. Psychiatric conditions like depression is found to be more prevalent in acne patients as compared to general population.

Retinopathy of Prematurity and Ethnicity in Hawai'i: A Retrospective Study (1996 - 2006) of Medical Records from Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children.

The objective of this research was to identify risk factors for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Hawai'i's ethnically unique population, with a focus on ethnicity. The study design focused on a 10-year retrospective chart review of neonates at Kapi'olani Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Results showed that 23.