Pigmentation Disorders
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Lego introduces first character with vitiligo
In May 2022, Mattel released a Ken doll with vitiligo after a Barbie with vitiligo was released in 2020.
Case Letter
Genital Lentiginosis: A Benign Pigmentary Abnormality Often Raising Concern for Melanoma
The irregular appearance of genital lentiginosis—multifocal, asymmetric, irregular, and darkly pigmented patches—often raises concern for melanoma...
Photo Challenge
Itchy Red-Brown Spots on a Child
A 5-year-old boy presented with red-brown spots diffusely spread over the body that were present since birth. There were no subjective symptoms,...
From the Journals
JAK inhibitors show no excess cardiovascular safety signal in French nationwide cohort
Compared with adalimumab, JAK inhibitors presented no higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events or venous thromboembolism in patients...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry seed oil) extract
Bilberries, consumed since ancient times, are reputed to function as potent antioxidants because of a wide array of phenolic constituents, and...
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Combination of energy-based treatments found to improve Becker’s nevi
The study is the largest known case series of therapy combining 1,550-nm nonablative fractional resurfacing for patients with Becker’s nevus with...
Case Letter
Unusual Bilateral Distribution of Neurofibromatosis Type 5 on the Distal Upper Extremities
Segmental neurofibromatosis, or neurofibromatosis type 5 (NF5), is a rare subtype of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)(also known as von...
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Ruxolitinib repigments many vitiligo-affected body areas
Ruxolitinib is a Janus kinase 1/2 inhibitor that has been available for the treatment for atopic dermatitis for more than a year.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Artemisia capillaris extract
Various parts of the shrub Artemisia capillaris, found abundantly in China, Japan, and Korea, have been used in traditional medicine in...
Photo Challenge
Linear Hypopigmentation on the Right Arm
A 73-year-old woman presented to the dermatology clinic with hypopigmentation along the right arm. Her medical history was notable for prior...
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Hydroquinone, found in skin-lightening agents worldwide, linked with increased skin cancer risk
“The magnitude of the risk was surprising,” one of the study authors said.