Multiple keratoacanthomas of Ferguson-Smith type.

We report a case of a 41-year-old male patient with no family history, presented with extensive multiple keratoacanthomas with disfiguring scars. The diagnosis of a sporadic form of Ferguson-Smith syndrome was made. Treatment with acitretin showed a marked response.

Cutis verticis gyrata: Three cases illustrating three different etiologies.

Cutis Vertcis gyrata is an uncommon neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by excessive growth of the skin of the scalp or the face, forming folds of similar aspect to cerebral cortex gyri. Three categories have been individualized: the primary form, essential or non-essential, and the secondary form.

Maintenance Phototherapy for the Treatment of Early-stage Mycosis Fungoides.

Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common type of cutaneous T cell lymphoma. Phototherapy is a first-line treatment option of early stages MF. The present study aimed at assessing the efficacy of phototherapy in Tunisian patients with MF treated with phototherapy and evaluate the efficacy of maintenance phase.

Koilonychia in a Patient with Alopecia Areata.

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease that affects the hair follicles and leads to nonscarring alopecia. Nails changes are a common manifestation in AA, with an average prevalence of 30 percent. Both nail changes and hair loss in AA are associated with lymphocytic inflammation and are thought to be a result of a loss of immune privilege in both hair follicle and nail apparatus.

Dermoscopic features of mucosal lichen planus.

Background: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that affects the skin and the mucous membranes. The literature on the dermoscopic aspects of mucosal LP is still scarce. This study aimed to describe the dermoscopic aspects of mucosal LP and to provide a comprehensive updated summary of the literature.

Intradermal tranexamic acid microinjections: a novel treatment option for erythematotelangiectatic rosacea.

Background: Treatment options for erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR) are still scarce. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic drug that was recently used for the treatment of ETR.

Aims: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intradermal microinjections of TXA for ETR.

Subcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma Presenting with Full Facial Edema and Hemophagocytic Syndrome.

A 42-year-old previously healthy woman presented with a 2-month history of recurrent fever and painful swelling on the left thigh. She was given a presumptive diagnosis of cellulitis and an antimicrobial. Because the response was not significant and fever remained moderate to high grade, with the appearance of gradually increasing periorbital edema (Figure 1), the diagnosis was reconsidered, and she was referred to a tertiary referral center for further study.

Dermoscopic features of lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei: Distinct aspects depending on disease stage.

Dermoscopy is a useful tool that helps distinguish lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei (LPDF) from sarcoidosis and tuberculosis. Follicular keratotic plugs (FKP) represent the hallmark of LPDF. Dermoscopic aspect of LPDF changes through the course of the disease.

Rickets in association with skin diseases and conditions: A review with emphasis on screening and prevention.

Background: Rickets is a common disease worldwide. In the developed world, its prevalence dramatically decreased but still diagnosed in at-risk populations. The skin plays a critical role in vitamin D synthesis.