Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Dec 2012
Net-like pattern of calcification on plain soft-tissue radiographs in patients with calciphylaxis.
Calciphylaxis is a rare, life-threatening syndrome marked by vascular calcification and cutaneous necrosis. The role of radiographic imaging in assisting in diagnosis has not been established. ⋯ A netlike pattern of calcifications on plain radiographs was more common in patients with calciphylaxis and may aid in diagnosis.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Nov 2012
Oral glycopyrrolate as second-line treatment for primary pediatric hyperhidrosis.
Primary focal hyperhidrosis not uncommonly begins during the first two decades of life, and can have a profound effect on quality of life. Few treatment options have been studied in children. ⋯ Oral glycopyrrolate is a cost-effective, painless second-line therapy for children and adolescents with primary focal hyperhidrosis that impacts their quality of life.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Oct 2012
Clinical TrialApplication of mobile teledermatology for skin cancer screening.
With advancements in mobile technology, cellular phone-based store-and-forward teledermatology may be applied to skin cancer screening. ⋯ Mobile teledermatology using cellular phones is an innovative and convenient modality of providing dermatologic consultations for skin cancer screening.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Oct 2012
Flammability of topical preparations and surgical dressings in cutaneous and laser surgery: a controlled simulation study.
Surgical fires are a rare, but serious complication of dermatologic procedures involving electrosurgical and laser devices. Given the lack of data regarding basic fire safety principles, many dermatologists remain unaware of this potential risk. ⋯ In common cutaneous surgical environments, electrosurgery or ablative laser may lead to char and rarely to fire. Char may be seen in up to two thirds of simulated conditions, and in a minute proportion of conditions, fire is observed.