Dermatology: how to manage rosacea in skin of colour.

Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin disorder affecting the face. Common cutaneous symptoms include papules, pustules, persistent centrofacial erythema, telangiectasias, recurrent flushing, phymatous changes and a variety of ocular manifestations. Previous epidemiological studies have demonstrated that the incidence of rosacea is much lower in people with darker Fitzpatrick phototypes compared to fair-skinned individuals.

Transition of Topical Therapy Formulation in Psoriasis: Insights from a Canadian Practice Reflective.

Patient preferences for psoriasis treatment may affect treatment adherence and disease control; changing topical formulation may improve adherence and patient acceptance of treatment. This study explored dermatologists' reasons for transitioning psoriasis patients from an ointment or gel (Dovobet®) formulation to an aerosol foam (Enstilar®) formulation of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate (Cal/BD), and to assess the success of this transition. Medical records of 81 Canadian patients from 9 dermatologists were retrospectively reviewed for symptoms affecting quality of life, reasons for transitioning treatment, and whether transition was successful.

Treatment of vitiligo with narrow-band ultraviolet B: advantages and disadvantages.

Background: Narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) therapy for vitiligo is increasingly used in patients who are unresponsive to other forms of therapy.

Objective: This study measures levels of patient and physician satisfaction and the associated advantages and disadvantages of NB-UVB.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of the first 50 patients with vitiligo treated at the Photoderm Clinic in Ottawa, Ontario.