Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Cosmetics
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by cosmetic products is an increasing concern given the continual creation and introduction of new cosmetics to the public. This article presents an overview of how…
Cosmetic Dermatology
Neil S. Sadick, MD, FACP, FAACS Editor Nils Krueger, PhD Editor Related posts: Next Generation Cosmeceuticals Aesthetic Uses of the Botulinum Toxin Filler Placement and the Fat Compartments Radiofrequency in…
Infective Dermatitis Associated with HTLV-1 Mimics Common Eczemas in Children and May Be a Prelude to Severe Systemic Diseases
Infective dermatitis associated with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) (IDH) is a chronic dermatitis that has been observed in a variable proportion of HTLV-1–infected children. IDH may serve…
The Spectrum of HIV-Associated Infective and Inflammatory Dermatoses in Pigmented Skin
HIV and AIDS patients often suffer from various skin infections of viral, bacterial, and fungal origin. In addition, parasitic infestations are prevalent. Common inflammatory dermatoses include seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, photodermatitis,…
Clinical Presentations of Severe Cutaneous Drug Reactions in HIV-Infected Africans
Sub-Saharan Africa is the epicenter of the HIV pandemic and HIV-infected people are more susceptible to inflammatory dermatoses, infections, and drug eruptions. Many of the drugs used for HIV-associated opportunistic…
New Insights on Keloids, Hypertrophic Scars, and Striae
This article presents an overview of the literature regarding treatments for keloid disease, hypertrophic scars, and striae distensae in dark pigmented skin. Striae, keloid, and hypertrophic scarring present a challenging…
Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae and Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Pseudofolliculitis barbae and folliculitis keloidalis nuchae are chronic follicular disorders disproportionately affecting men of African ancestry. This article explores the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention strategies of these conditions. Effective…
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia is an inflammatory type of central scalp hair loss seen primarily in women of African descent. The prevalence is unknown, but may vary from 2.7% to…
Advances and Challenges in Hair Restoration of Curly Afrocentric Hair
Although the biochemical composition of hair is similar among racial and ethnic groups, the hair structure between them varies, and individuals with curly hair pose specific challenges and special considerations…
Traction Alopecia
Traction alopecia (TA) affects up to 32% of women and 22% of high school girls with Afro-textured hair but can start in the preschool years. Traction induces inflammation and follicle…
