Disorders of the Sebaceous and Sweat Glands
Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands Acne Vulgaris Acne vulgaris is the most common skin problem in the United States, affecting nearly 80% to 85% of individuals at some point between…
Eczematous Eruptions in Childhood
Eczematous eruptions are characterized as inflamed papules and plaques, often in association with pruritus and serous discharge. The specific subtype of eczematous dermatitis is based upon the clinical morphology, distribution…
Hereditary Disorders of the Dermis
Several hereditary disorders of the skin primarily manifest as disorders of the dermis. Clinical manifestations range from laxity of skin to infiltrated papules and from rigidity to thinning of dermis….
Cutaneous Disorders of the Newborn
Neonatal Skin The skin of the infant differs from that of an adult in that it is thinner (40% to 60%), is less hairy, and has a weaker attachment between…
An Overview of Dermatologic Diagnosis and Procedures
Accurate diagnosis of cutaneous disease in infants and children is a systematic process that requires careful inspection, evaluation, and some knowledge of dermatologic terminology and morphology to develop a prioritized…
Peripheral Nerve Allotransplantation
Introduction Peripheral nerve injuries are common and can be functionally devastating. Improved understanding of nerve topography, injury, and regeneration has led to advances in peripheral nerve surgery and increased treatment…
Immunology and Research in Reconstructive Transplantation
Introduction More than 89 upper extremities and 30 face transplants have been performed worldwide since 1998, proving that vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) is technically feasible and guarantees long-term survival under…
Hand and Upper Extremity Transplantation
Introduction Hand and upper extremity transplantation is the most common form of vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) or reconstructive transplantation and has evolved from a procedure only performed at the distal…
Laryngeal, Abdominal Wall, and Uterus Transplantation
Introduction Composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA) involves transplantation of various complex tissues embryologically derived from different layers that can include musculoskeletal structures (nerve, bone, muscle, etc.), skin and mucosa, and their…
Face Transplantation
Introduction The notion of drastically improving the treatment of catastrophic facial injuries, regardless of the cause, has motivated surgeons to pursue the development of facial transplantation in addition to other…
