Botulinum toxin for the treatment of facial flushing.

Background: Facial flushing is a common problem that is encountered by fair-skinned patients of Celtic and Northern European descent. Although usually transient in nature, some patients display a persistent reddened skin tone, with periods of increased erythema. Treatment of this condition is limited.

Botulinum neurotoxin type B--a rapid wrinkle reducer.

Botulinum toxin has been used for temporary muscle paralysis for over 13 years. The off label use of neurotoxins include treatment of dynamic lines on the face and treatment of hyperhidrosis. Several forms of botulinum toxin exist, but only 2 serotypes are available commercially.

Tattoo-associated dermatoses: a case report and review of the literature.

Background: Tattoos are increasingly popular in today's society, especially with the advent of laser tattoo removal. As a result, observed reactions within tattoos are likely to become more abundant. Three main classes of tattoo-associated dermopathies can be distinguished in the English literature: allergic/granulomatous/lichenoid, inoculation/infection, and coincidental lesions.

Localized melanosis in an immunocompromised patient with local metastatic melanoma.

Background: Melanosis is a rare, but well recognized late complication of some cases of metastatic melanoma. The precise pathogenesis is unclear. Most described cases report diffuse metastases and diffuse melanosis.

The use of a digital imaging system in a dermatologic surgery practice.

Background: Digital imaging systems are now commercially available, reasonably affordable, and much improved in quality.

Objective: To present our 2-year experience with a digital imaging system in Mohs and dermatologic surgery practice and to inform readers of the equipment needed, its cost, uses, advantages, and disadvantages compared with conventional photography.

Conclusion: The advantages of a digital imaging system include quality images, easy storage and retrieval, and cost-effectiveness.