Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery
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Letter Case Reports
Successful treatment of aquagenic pruritus with montelukast.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Local infiltrative anesthetic effect of tramadol compared to lidocaine for excision of cutaneous lesions: pilot randomized, double-blind clinical study.
In this double-blind, randomized study, the efficacy of tramadol, an atypical opioid, was tested versus lidocaine in excision of cutaneous lesions of the face. ⋯ Tramadol may be used as a reliable local anesthetic agent, providing longer postoperative analgesia compared to lidocaine; however, it bears a higher incidence of irritation at the injection site.
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Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes. Sweet syndrome is an uncommon reactive neutrophilic dermatosis. ⋯ The observation of an association between Sweet syndrome and autoimmune diseases, such as pemphigus vulgaris, may ultimately lead to better understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease.
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The cultural practice of skin bleaching is highly prevalent in Africa. Most reported cases of toxic effects of skin-lightening products occur in this region. ⋯ Cosmetic skin lightening with unregulated topical products occurs in Canada. Dermatologists working in Canada need to be aware of this practice to provide appropriate directive care.