Cutis
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors frequently are prescribed for the management of cardiovascular disorders. In addition to their therapeutic potential, ACE inhibitors are associated with numerous adverse effects, some of which may be lethal. Angioedema is an uncommon but serious acute event that may affect any individual taking an ACE inhibitor. This review outlines the advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management of this medical emergency.
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Case Reports
Treatment of nodular basal cell carcinoma with cryotherapy and reduced protocol of imiquimod.
Various treatment options are available for basal cell carcinoma (BCC). We report a case of a patient with a nodular BCC on the nose who was treated with combination therapy consisting of cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen followed by imiquimod cream 5% 5 times weekly for 6 weeks. Clearance of the lesion was histologically confirmed.
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Review Case Reports
Irritant contact dermatitis due to the use of a continuous positive airway pressure nasal mask: 2 case reports and review of the literature.
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is commonly used to treat various respiratory conditions including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Several side effects related to the use of nasal CPAP are described in the literature. The side effects can cause patients to discontinue this effective therapy. We report 2 patients who used nasal CPAP for several years for the treatment of OSA and developed irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) from a CPAP nasal mask.