Morphea-like complications to illicit gluteal silicone injections.

We present a case of a 39-year-old Hispanic woman who was referred to our clinic for treatment of several indurated plaques on her buttocks that developed one year prior to presentation, after she received injections of an unknown substance for augmentation. Biopsy of one nodule revealed silicone in the dermis.

Evaluation of multi-drug therapy for leprosy in the United States using daily rifampin.

Objectives: To evaluate the occurrence of relapse of multibacillary leprosy after multi-drug treatment including daily rifampin.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed utilizing data from the National Hansen's Disease Program (NHDP) on patients with leprosy treated and followed from 1988-1997 who received multi-drug therapy including daily rifampin. The occurrence of relapse in this cohort was measured, and demographic data and various clinical variables were also gathered.