Appearances in clinical dermatology

Clinical trials in dermatology

Clinical trials are the backbone of modern day medicine. Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies are critical for advancement in medicine and dermatology. Skin conditions such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are among the most common health problems in the United States. Clinical trials can provide treatments that not only offer objective improvements in clinical disease statu...

Scars in dermatology: clinical significance.

1. Fine line scars: Surgical scars 2. Wide (stretched) scars: These develop when fine line surgical scars gradually become stretched and widened. They are typically flat, pale, soft, symptomless scars. Abdominal striae of pregnancy can be considered as variants of these. 3. Atrophic scars: These are flat or depressed below the surrounding skin. They are generally small and often round with an i...

[Clinical practice guidelines in dermatology].

Intracranial haemangioma: clinical features and radiological appearances.

Since the advent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), intracranial cavernous haemangioma has become the most commonly identified occult vascular malformation. The following case report demonstrates the characteristic radiological appearances and highlights the central role of MRI in the diagnosis of this lesion. CASE REPORT A thirteen-year-old boy presented with a six-week history of a progress...

Evaluating clinical dermatology practice in medical undergraduates.

The acquisition of competences (the set of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a job to a professional level) is considered a fundamental part of medical training. Dermatology competences should include, in addition to effective clinical interviewing and detailed descriptions of skin lesions, appropriate management (diagnosis, differentiation, and treatment) of common skin disor...