The management of erythromelalgia is challenging and requires multidisciplinary effort. Patient education is crucial as unsafe self-administered cooling techniques can lead to significant morbidity, including acral necrosis, infection, and amputation. The goal of management is pain control, reduction of flare…

Erythromelalgia is a rare pain disorder that is underrecognized and difficult-to-treat. It is characterized by episodes of extremity erythema and pain that can be disabling; it may be genetic, related to an underlying systemic disease, or idiopathic. Considering the prominent…

This study augments the existing consensus on the histopathologic diagnosis of traction alopecia by providing statistical evidence and diagnostic criteria.A new diagnostic concept, the pauci-follicular unit (PFU), is introduced as a tool in making the histologic diagnosis of traction alopecia.

Combined formulation of 3% microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide (BPO) and 0.1% microencapsulated tretinoin was efficacious and well-tolerated in subjects with acne vulgaris. Microencapsulation allows for both active ingredients to be combined in the same formulation and application of BPO and tretinoin,…

5-Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy shows promise for rosacea, but clinical evidence regarding efficacy and side effects is lacking. ALA-PDT is non-inferior to minocycline 100 mg daily for rosacea, and improves papulopustular lesions and quality of life. Temporary erythema, mild pain,…