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Coming clean on chlorhexidine-induced dermatoses

Chlorhexidine may induce allergic contact dermatitis or other dermatoses. This should be kept in mind to avoid delay in diagnosis.

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Hemochromatosis: Beyond 50 shades of gray

There are multiple cutaneous manifestations of hemochromatosis, of which hyperpigmentation in sun exposed sites is most frequent. There is new data to suggest that hereditary hemochromatosis may be associated with nonmelanoma skin cancer.

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Taming toxic erythema of chemo with vitamin D

Toxic erythema of chemotherapy (TEC) is the umbrella term for multiple eruptions caused by chemotherapeutic agents.Although confirmatory studies are warranted, research suggests that high-dose vitamin D may be of therapeutic value in TEC.

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Alaskapox: The beat goes on

Alaskapox is a newly recognized infectious disease due to an Orthopoxvirus likely transmitted by small mammals. Most cases are mild, but a fatal case has been reported in a presumably immunosuppressed host.

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Caveat mTOR revisited: Neurofibromatosis

Targeting the MAPK/ERK and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway has led to the use of topical sirolimus for neurofibromas and oral selumetinib for children with plexiform neurofibromas.

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Short anagen syndrome: The long and short of it

SAS is an underrecognized disorder usually observed in children and typically resolves after puberty. It may be accompanied by psychological distress. Topical minoxidil and oral biotin may help therapeutically.


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