BACKGROUND: Pearly penile papules are angiofibromas found on the corona and sulcus of the glans penis. While these represent a benign condition, psychological and cosmetic concerns often prompt patients to seek therapeutic removal of these lesions. Multiple therapeutic modalities have been reported; however, use of CO2 laser has proven to be the most effective to date.

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the efficacy of CO2 laser in treating pearly penile papules.

METHODS: Case report.

RESULTS: We ...

Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a relatively uncommon adnexal neoplasm that can display aggressive local invasion. MAC occurs most commonly on the central part of the face and can be clinically asymptomatic with a benign appearance. We describe the first reported case of MAC in an African American man who was treated by Mohs micrographic surgery.

background. Pearly penile papules are angiofibromas found on the corona and sulcus of the glans penis. While these represent a benign condition, psychological and cosmetic concerns often prompt patients to seek therapeutic removal of these lesions. Multiple therapeutic modalities have been reported; however, use of CO2 laser has proven to be the most effective to date. objective. To demonstrate the efficacy of CO2 laser in treating pearly penile papules. methods. Case report. results. We ...

Background. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory dermatitis that often occurs in the anogenital area and presents a therapeutic challenge. Traditional medical management includes potent topical corticosteroids and is marked by variable results. Objective. The objective was to describe the successful use of carbon dioxide laser ablation therapy in two women with refractory anogenital lichen sclerosus. Methods. A case is reported and the literature is reviewed. Results. Two women ...

A 45-year-old black woman presented with a chief complaint of an increasing number of "light spots" on her face, upper trunk, and legs. She had a 4-year history of a pruritic eruption on the dorsum of her hands. The eruption was particularly pruritic in the summer months. Other family members, including her sister and her daughters, reportedly had a similar dermatologic problem. The patient had been previously evaluated and biopsied by another dermatologist. The earlier biopsy was ...

Background. Pincer nail deformity is a common nail disorder that sometimes necessitates surgical intervention. A multitude of therapeutic modalities has been implemented to treat this condition. Objective. To describe the use of the carbon dioxide laser in the successful treatment of pincer nail deformity. Methods. This is a case report and literature review. Results. A 63-year-old man was evaluated and treated with the carbon dioxide laser for a persistent pincer nail deformity. The ...

Nail disorders are a common dermatologic problem, and when such disorders are self-induced, the diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. We present an unusual instance of factitious onychodystrophy with associated erythronychia of the nail bed.

BACKGROUND Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory dermatitis that often occurs in the anogenital area and presents a therapeutic challenge. Traditional medical management includes potent topical corticosteroids and is marked by variable results. OBJECTIVE The objective was to describe the successful use of carbon dioxide laser ablation therapy in two women with refractory anogenital lichen sclerosus. METHODS A case is reported and the literature is reviewed. RESULTS Two women with ...