Nonablative phototherapy for acne vulgaris using the KTP 532 nm laser.

Background: Acne vulgaris is an acute inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous units. The bastion of treatment for acne vulgaris has been the use of topical and systemic therapies. Despite many modalities available for treatment, there exists an imperative need for effective noninvasive treatments that reduce the risks of medication side effects.

Spirituality and data: the need for a new paradigm.

My ministry has meaning for me, and I trust, for others whom I serve. In times past, that meaning was sufficient testimony regarding its significance. Today, however, more scientific evidence seems needed--although I resist it and am skeptical that in the end science can really help us.

Hair reduction using a scanning 800 nm diode laser.

Background: Numerous lasers are currently available for hair removal, yet there are still few studies that have examined the role of fluence, light dose, hair color, and treatment number in laser hair reduction.

Objective: To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of a scanning 800 nm diode laser for hair reduction.

Methods: An 800 nm scanning diode laser was used to deliver 24, 38, or 48 J/cm2 to a 3 cm x 3 cm area of skin located on the back, groin/bikini area, or thigh in 36 adult patients with varying shades of brown or black hair.

Palisaded angioleiomyoma.

Background: We report a case of a palisaded angioleiomyoma, a histopathologic variant of angioleiomyoma with prominent Verocay body formation.

Results: A healthy 31-year-old male requested removal of a subcutaneous nodule on the back of his head. The striking Verocay-like body formation of this tumor led to an initial frozen section diagnosis of neurilemoma.