Virgin Coconut Oil May Prevent Damaged Skin from Hand Sanitizer Overuse
The utility of virgin coconut oil as a natural agent to counteract the adverse effects of alcohol-based hand sanitizers during COVID-19 is assessed.
General Dermatology
Lyme Disease May Be Associated With Genital Lesions and Morgellons Disease
The case of a 49-year old woman with erosive genital ulcerations, rashes, and skin lesions associated with Lyme disease is reviewed.
Aquagenic Wrinkling of Palms Strongly Linked to Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis
Investigators studied a test of the brief immersion to water of the hands for its value as an initial screening tool for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
Alpha-Hydroxy, Beta-Hydroxy Acid Serum Significantly Reduces Acne Lesions
The efficacy of a serum combination product in treating postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with acne vulgaris is assessed.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Melanomas Still Diagnosed but Follow-Up Decreased
Italian researchers retrospectively compared dermatologic and surgical activity in their melanoma unit from February to May, 2020, with data from the same period in 2019.
Examining Stigmatizing Attitudes Toward People With Alopecia
The public’s stigma toward people with alopecia was assessed and whether stigma increases with increased severity of alopecia was determined.
Intralesional Vitamin D Injections Can Significantly Reduce Keloid Thickness
The efficacy of intralesional injection of vitamin D in the treatment of keloids, both clinically and ultrasonically, was evaluated.
Epidermolysis Bullosa: Treatment Challenges and Emerging Developments
Even though it is often thought of as a skin condition, many forms of epidermolysis bullosa are truly multisystem disorders, which makes coordinating the care complex.
Chronic Stress Inhibits Hair Growth by Prolonging Follicle Stem Cells’ “Resting Phase”
Chronic stress can affect tissue homeostasis, but the question is how does this occur? The researchers investigated whether the stress hormone corticosterone regulates hair follicle stem cell quiescence and hair growth in mice.
Scabies: A Case of Misdiagnosed Severe Itching
This case illustrates key issues in the diagnosis and treatment of scabies, which, although common, is one of the most frequently misdiagnosed causes of severe, unremitting itching.
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