August 2015, Vol 151, No. 8, Pages 807-912

In This Issue of JAMA Dermatology

Highlights

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):807. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.2931

Viewpoint

Discussing Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser and Other Physical Treatments for Scar Prevention With Patients

David M. Ozog, MD; Ronald L. Moy, MD

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):815-816. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0594

This Viewpoint illustrates the benefits of earlier use of fractional carbon dioxide laser and other physical treatments for scar prevention and suggests that surgeons discuss these options with their patients.

Optimizing Informed Decision Making for Basal Cell Carcinoma in Patients 85 Years or Older

Erica H. Lee, MD; Jerry D. Brewer, MD; Deborah F. MacFarlane, MD, MPH

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):817-818. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.1454

This viewpoint emphasizes the importance of elderly patients’ involvement in their own BCC treatment decisions and the need for dermatologists and primary physicians together to adapt management plans to the patient’s values, preferences, and social circumstances.

Editorial

Standards in Dermatologic Imaging

Ashfaq A. Marghoob, MD; for the International Skin Imaging Collaboration Melanoma Project Working Groups

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):819-821. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.32

Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea and Telangiectatic Photoaging: Same, Separate, and/or Sequential?

Jonathan K. Wilkin, MD

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):821-823. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.4999

Original Investigation

Clinical, Histologic, and Molecular Analysis of Differences Between Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea and Telangiectatic Photoaging

Yolanda R. Helfrich, MD; Lisa E. Maier, MD; Yilei Cui, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):825-836. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.4728

In this case-control observational study, clinical, histologic, and gene expression analyses are used to show that telangiectatic photoaging and erythematotelangiectatic rosacea are 2 distinct dermatologic entities.

Editorial
Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea and Telangiectatic Photoaging: Same, Separate, and/or Sequential?
Jonathan K. Wilkin, MD

CCL20 and IL22 Messenger RNA Expression After Adalimumab vs Methotrexate Treatment of Psoriasis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Ari M. Goldminz, MD; Mayte Suárez-Fariñas, PhD; Andrew C. Wang, MD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):837-846. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0452

This randomized clinical trial finds that responses to adalimumab and methotrexate treatment are differentiated by patterns of normalization of CCL20 and IL22 mRNA expression in patients with chronic plaque-type psoriasis.

Enhancement of Customary Dermoscopy Education With Spaced Education e-Learning: A Prospective Controlled Trial

Amélie Boespflug, MD; José Guerra, MD, MPH; Stéphane Dalle, MD, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):847-853. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0214

The authors show that, in the context of continuing medical education, a spaced education Internet dermoscopy module combined with an in-class training increases participant performances in dermoscopy. It is easy to use and adaptable to professional working schedules.

Evaluation of the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of 3 Dose Regimens of Topical Sodium Nitrite With Citric Acid in Patients With Anogenital Warts: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Anthony D. Ormerod, MD; Pieter C. van Voorst Vader, PhD; Slovomir Majewski, MD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):854-861. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0381

This randomized, double-blind trial compares the efficacy of 3 doses of sodium nitrite with citric acid in the treatment of anogenital warts.

Effect of Adhesive Strips and Dermal Sutures vs Dermal Sutures Only on Wound Closure: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Trenton Custis, MD; April W. Armstrong, MD; Thomas H. King, MD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):862-867. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0174

This randomized clinical trial found no significant difference in scar assessment by patients or blinded observers after primary postoperative wound closure with adhesive strips and buried interrupted subcuticular suturing compared with buried interrupted subcuticular suturing alone.

Case Report/Case Series

Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser in the Treatment of Chronic, Posttraumatic, Lower-Extremity Ulcers in Elderly Patients

Tania J. Phillips, MD, FRCPC; Laurel M. Morton, MD; Nathan S. Uebelhoer, DO; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):868-871. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0645

Stimulator of Interferon Genes–Associated Vasculopathy With Onset in Infancy : A Mimic of Childhood Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

Justine Munoz, MD; Michel Rodière, MD; Nadia Jeremiah, MSc; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):872-877. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0251

This observational report describes a case of stimulator of interferon genes–associated vasculopathy with onset in infancy.

Intralesional Rituximab in the Treatment of Refractory Oral Pemphigus Vulgaris

Keshavamurthy Vinay, MD; Amrinder J. Kanwar, MD, FRCP; Ankit Mittal, MD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):878-882. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.3674

In this case series evaluating intralesional rituximab injections for pemphigus vulgaris in 3 patients, the treatment had no adverse effects, reduced the amount of drug administered, and was less expensive than intravenous administration.

Review

Technology and Technique Standards for Camera-Acquired Digital Dermatologic Images: A Systematic Review

Elizabeth A. Quigley, MD; Barbara A. Tokay, MS; Sarah T. Jewell, MLIS; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):883-890. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.33

This systematic database search identifies and describes existing or proposed technology and technique standards for camera-acquired dermatologic images in the scientific literature. See the Editorial by Marghoob.

Editorial
Standards in Dermatologic Imaging
Ashfaq A. Marghoob, MD; for the International Skin Imaging Collaboration Melanoma Project Working Groups

JAMA Dermatology Clinicopathological Challenge

Erythematous Papules on the Forearms

Shilpi Khetarpal, MD; Ivanka Kovalyshyn, DO; Anthony P. Fernandez, MD, PhD

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):891-892. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.74

This case report describes a 72-year-old man with heart disease and a 2-month history of scaly erythematous papules on both forearms that did not improve with chlorhexidine or hydrocortisone. He had elevated creatinine and serum iodine but was otherwise asymptomatic. What is your diagnosis?

Papules in the Axillae of a Woman

Rachel H. Gormley, MD; Carrie L. Kovarik, MD; Aimee S. Payne, MD, PhD

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):893-894. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0697

A woman in her early 40s presented with a 6-month history of rash in the bilateral axillae. Her medical history was significant only for epilepsy, and her daily medications included lamotrigine and cholecalciferol. What Is Your Diagnosis?

Ulcerated Plaque With Lymphocutaneous Spread

Evan W. Piette, MD; Karolyn A. Wanat, MD; Douglas J. Pugliese, MD, MPH

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):895-896. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.75

This case study describes a woman with an ulcerated plaque on the forearm after a hospital admission for congestive heart failure. Histopathologic examination of a 4-mm punch biopsy specimen demonstrated marked superficial and deep inflammation composed predominantly of neutrophils with associated tissue necrosis. What is the diagnosis?

Research Letter

Efficacy of Autologous Melanocyte Transplantation on Amniotic Membrane in Patients With Stable Leukoderma: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Pedro Redondo, MD, PhD; Ana Gímenez de Azcarate, MD; Jorge M. Núñez-Córdoba, MD, MPH, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):897-899. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0299

This randomized clinical trial finds efficacy of cultured epidermal cell suspension and amniotic membrane–cultured epidermal cell grafting in treatment of vitiligo.

Biopsy Use in Skin Cancer Diagnosis: Comparing Dermatology Physicians and Advanced Practice Professionals

Ashley Nault, BS; Chong Zhang, MS; KyungMann Kim, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):899-902. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0173

Fitzpatrick Skin Type, Individual Typology Angle, and Melanin Index in an African Population: Steps Toward Universally Applicable Skin Photosensitivity Assessments

Marcus Wilkes, BS; Caradee Y. Wright, PhD; Johan L. du Plessis, PhD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):902-903. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.0351

This comparison of skin type classifications finds a strong correlation between melanin index values of greater than 750 and Fitzpatrick skin type VI in a population of patients at a South African research center.

Google Search Trends and Skin Cancer: Evaluating the US Population’s Interest in Skin Cancer and Its Association With Melanoma Outcomes

Romi Bloom, BS; Kyle T. Amber, MD; Shasa Hu, MD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):903-905. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.1216

Indoor Tanning Devices in Student Apartment Complexes: A Study of 2 Texas University Communities

Diana Bartenstein, AB; Dayna Diven, MD; James Allred, MD; et al.

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JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(8):905-906. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.1189

This survey found that most personnel at student apartment complexes that offer indoor tanning near 2 Texas universities did not adhere to the state regulation banning access to indoor tanning facilities to minors.

Observation