Pigmentation Disorders
Skin of Color
Evaluation of Inherent Differences Between African American and White Skin Surface Properties Using Subjective and Objective Measures
Conflicting data have been published on the inherent differences in skin surface properties among various ethnic groups, though there is a...
Original Research
A Double-Blind Comparative Study of Sodium Sulfacetamide Lotion 10% Versus Selenium Sulfide Lotion 2.5% in the Treatment of Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor
Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, which consists of hyperpigmented and hypopigmented scaly patches, is often difficult to treat. A double-blind...
Article
Large Solitary Café au Lait Spots: A Report of 5 Cases and Review of the Literature
The presence of multiple café au lait spots (CALSs) has been well described and associated with several neurocutaneous and genetic syndromes...
Article
Diltiazem-Induced Hyperpigmentation
A healthy-appearing 66-year-old black woman presented with a 5-year history of facial hyperpigmentation that was unresponsive to topical sunscreen...
Article
Pyogenic Granuloma Arising Within a Port-wine Stain
Pyogenic granulomas are common overgrowths of vascular tissue that usually arise on the face, lips, or hands after episodes of minor trauma or...
Psychocutaneous Medicine
The Psychological Aspects of Vitiligo
Dermatologists are likely to be confronted with patients who present with a wide range of psychiatric issues and problems. Writers on...
Skin of Color
Cutaneous Laser Surgery in Darker Skin Phototypes
Effective laser surgery in patients with darker skin phototypes can be achieved despite a greater inherent risk of side effects.
Case Reports
Lichen Planus Actinicus
Lichen planus actinicus is a photodistributed variant of lichen planus that most often occurs in individuals with dark complexions. Sunlight seems...
Pediatric Dermatology
Carotenemia
Carotenemia is a common benign pediatric condition of yellowing of the skin and elevated beta-carotene levels in the blood. The condition is...
Skin of Color
Epidemiology of Skin Diseases in People of Color
The epidemiology of skin diseases in people of color has not been extensively studied. Many skin diseases (eg, acne vulgaris; eczematous...
Article
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Case Report of Ongoing Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation (See Erratum 2003;71:322.)
We describe an interesting case of a man with recurrent cutaneous and hematologic manifestations of vitamin B12 deficiency. In this deficiency,...