Juvenile dermatomyositis skin signs are significantly more severe and persistent than muscle signs, despite therapy; eyelid margin capillary dilatation is a prominent, persistent vascular feature. Intravenous methylprednisolone controls skin disease more rapidly than oral prednisone. Clinicians should consider both the…

To the Editor: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer worldwide.1 Major histologic subtypes of BCC include nonaggressive (nodular and superficial) and aggressive forms (morpheaform, infiltrative, micronodular, and basosquamous).1 Locally advanced BCC and metastatic BCC can cause extensive…

While previous studies have shown inconsistent results, this randomized placebo-controlled split-head study suggests limited efficacy of platelet-rich plasma as a stand-alone treatment for alopecia areata. Though better than placebo, platelet-rich plasma did not produce significant hair regrowth. Its effect on…

Capsule Summary● This systemic review and meta-analysis showed that patients with vitiligo had a significantly increased odds of sensorineural hearing loss.● Dermatologists treating patients with vitiligo should be aware of this possible comorbidity, and routine hearing assessment may be warranted…