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Bullous systemic contact dermatitis caused by an intra-articular steroid injection [Letter]
Gumaste, P V; Cohen, D E; Stein, J A
PMID: 25039357
ISSN: 0007-0963
CID: 1449762
Netherton syndrome with ichthyosis linearis circumflexa and trichorrhexis invaginatum
Ng, Elise; Hale, Christopher S; Meehan, Shane A; Cohen, David E
Netherton syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder that is characterized by congenital ichthyosis, trichorrhexis invaginata, and atopic diathesis. Ichthyosis presents at birth with erythroderma and subsequently evolves into ichthyosis linearis circumflexa; hair shaft abnormalities tend to present later. The disorder is caused by loss-of-function mutations in the SPINK5 (serine protease inhibitor Kazal-type 5) gene that encodes LEKTI (lympho-epithelial Kazal-type related inhibitor), which is a protease inhibitor that counteracts epidermal proteases involved in desquamation. Use of topical medications is limited by potential for systemic absorption and toxicity in the setting of a defective skin barrier. Therapeutic options include topical glucocorticoids and retinoids, oral retinoids, and narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy. Topical tacrolimus has been shown to be efficacious and may be used safely with careful laboratory monitoring.
PMID: 25526335
ISSN: 1087-2108
CID: 1463132
Ecthyma: a potential mimicker of zoonotic infections in a returning traveler
Orbuch, David E; Kim, Randie H; Cohen, David E
The cutaneous ulcer in a patient with a history of international travel poses a vexing diagnostic dilemma for the clinician. While Streptococcus and Staphylococcus are common causes of cutaneous ecthyma, the necrotizing ulcer can have a vast differential diagnosis including ulcerating zoonoses.
PMID: 25449255
ISSN: 1201-9712
CID: 1449342
Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: Section 4. Prevention of disease flares and use of adjunctive therapies and approaches
Sidbury, Robert; Tom, Wynnis L; Bergman, James N; Cooper, Kevin D; Silverman, Robert A; Berger, Timothy G; Chamlin, Sarah L; Cohen, David E; Cordoro, Kelly M; Davis, Dawn M; Feldman, Steven R; Hanifin, Jon M; Krol, Alfons; Margolis, David J; Paller, Amy S; Schwarzenberger, Kathryn; Simpson, Eric L; Williams, Hywel C; Elmets, Craig A; Block, Julie; Harrod, Christopher G; Smith Begolka, Wendy; Eichenfield, Lawrence F
Atopic dermatitis is a common, chronic inflammatory dermatosis that can affect all age groups. This evidence-based guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in its management. In this final section, treatments for flare prevention and adjunctive and complementary therapies and approaches are reviewed. Suggestions on use are given based on available evidence.
PMCID:4430554
PMID: 25264237
ISSN: 0190-9622
CID: 1368862
Assessment of pruritus in patients with psoriasis and atopic dermatitis: subjective and objective tools
Price, Alexandra; Cohen, David E
Pruritus is a major symptom of skin disease. The quest to identify a valid and reliable method to assess this important symptom has led to the development of a myriad of measurement tools. Some clinical trials using subjective measurements of itch intensity have reported itch intensity levels in psoriasis that are close to severity levels found in atopic dermatitis. Although it is possible that we have previously underestimated the severity of pruritus in psoriasis, these unexpected findings prompted us to review and evaluate these subjective methodologies. We provide an overview of the current tools available to measure itch severity, including subjective rating scales and questionnaires and objective measures of scratch activity through videotape observation and wrist actigraphy. We discuss the advantages and limitations of these methods and encourage consideration of a novel objective method of evaluation.
PMID: 25384221
ISSN: 1710-3568
CID: 1649682
The utility of chamber scarification in the detection of allergic contact dermatitis to ophthalmic solutions
Okereke, Uchenna R; Cohen, David E
PMID: 25384224
ISSN: 1710-3568
CID: 1348742
A case of new onset keratosis pilaris after discontinuation of erlotinib
Okereke, Uchenna R; Colozza, Sara; Cohen, David E
IMPORTANCE: Keratosis pilaris and keratosis pilaris-like eruptions have been reported in association with RAF inhibitors sorafenib and vemurafenib. We describe herein what is to our knowledge the first reported case of new onset keratosis pilaris after discontinuation of EGFR inhibitor erlotinib
OBSERVATIONS: A 60 year-old female with stage IV lung cancer was treated with erlotinib (100 mg/d). The patient elected to discontinue erlotinib after four years secondary to adverse systemic reactions. However, five months later small, monomorphic, rough, folliculocentric papules with surrounding mild erythema characteristic of keratosis pilaris were noted on upper back and arms
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: This serves as the first documented case of new onset keratosis pilaris in a patient after discontinuation of erlotinib. We report the present case to show the possible association of keratosis pilaris with not only RAF inhibitors, but also the EGFR inhibitor erlotinib. Further investigation will determine whether this is a class effect with other systemic EGFR inhibitors
J Drugs Dermatol 2014;13(11):1410-1411.
PMID: 25607711
ISSN: 1545-9616
CID: 1440282
Patient perspectives on medical photography in dermatology
Leger, Marie C; Wu, Timothy; Haimovic, Adele; Kaplan, Rachel; Sanchez, Miguel; Cohen, David; Leger, Elizabeth A; Stein, Jennifer A
BACKGROUND: Clinical photography enhances medical care, research, and teaching. Empirical data are needed to guide best practices regarding dermatologic photography. OBJECTIVE: To investigate patient opinion about clinical photography and identify demographic factors that influence these opinions. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Four hundred patients representing a broad range of ages, self-identified ethnic/racial groups, and socioeconomic levels were recruited from 4 dermatology settings in New York City. Patients were administered a survey about perceptions of photography, willingness to allow photographs to be used in a variety of settings, preferences for photographer and photographic equipment, and methods of consent. RESULTS: Eighty-eight percent of patients agreed that photography enhanced their quality of care. Most patients would allow their photographs to be used for medical, teaching, and research purposes with significantly more acceptance when patients were not identifiable. Patients preferred photographs taken by a physician rather than a nurse or student, photographers of the same gender, clinic-owned cameras to personal cameras or cell phones, and written consent to verbal consent. There were significant racial/ethnicity and age-related variations in responses, with white and older patients being more permissive than other groups. CONCLUSION: We use the results of this study to recommend best practices for photography in dermatology.
PMID: 25099296
ISSN: 1076-0512
CID: 1161472
Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: section 3. Management and treatment with phototherapy and systemic agents
Sidbury, Robert; Davis, Dawn M; Cohen, David E; Cordoro, Kelly M; Berger, Timothy G; Bergman, James N; Chamlin, Sarah L; Cooper, Kevin D; Feldman, Steven R; Hanifin, Jon M; Krol, Alfons; Margolis, David J; Paller, Amy S; Schwarzenberger, Kathryn; Silverman, Robert A; Simpson, Eric L; Tom, Wynnis L; Williams, Hywel C; Elmets, Craig A; Block, Julie; Harrod, Christopher G; Begolka, Wendy Smith; Eichenfield, Lawrence F
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory dermatosis that affects up to 25% of children and 2% to 3% of adults. This guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in atopic dermatitis management and care, providing recommendations based on the available evidence. In this third of 4 sections, treatment of atopic dermatitis with phototherapy and systemic immunomodulators, antimicrobials, and antihistamines is reviewed, including indications for use and the risk-benefit profile of each treatment option.
PMCID:4410179
PMID: 24813298
ISSN: 0190-9622
CID: 1161212
Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: Section 2. Management and treatment of atopic dermatitis with topical therapies
Eichenfield, Lawrence F; Tom, Wynnis L; Berger, Timothy G; Krol, Alfons; Paller, Amy S; Schwarzenberger, Kathryn; Bergman, James N; Chamlin, Sarah L; Cohen, David E; Cooper, Kevin D; Cordoro, Kelly M; Davis, Dawn M; Feldman, Steven R; Hanifin, Jon M; Margolis, David J; Silverman, Robert A; Simpson, Eric L; Williams, Hywel C; Elmets, Craig A; Block, Julie; Harrod, Christopher G; Begolka, Wendy Smith; Sidbury, Robert
Atopic dermatitis is a common and chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin condition that can affect all age groups. This evidence-based guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in its management. In this second of 4 sections, treatment of atopic dermatitis with nonpharmacologic interventions and pharmacologic topical therapies are reviewed. Where possible, suggestions on dosing and monitoring are given based on available evidence.
PMCID:4326095
PMID: 24813302
ISSN: 0190-9622
CID: 1051722