Necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) is a rare chronic granulomatous disease that has historically been
associated with diabetes mellitus. Debate exists regarding the etiology and pathogenesis …

From M arch to A ugust 2010, there was a shortage of encapsulated liquid 8‐methoxypsoralen
(8‐ MOP ), the psoralen used for bath psoralen plus UVA ( PUVA ) in T oronto, C anada. …

Background: There is variation in the risk of malignancy in dermatomyositis (DM) and
polymyositis (PM) in the existing literature. Objective: To conduct a meta-analysis to estimate the …

Background and Purpose— Weekend admissions are associated with higher in-hospital
mortality. However, limited information is available concerning the “weekend effect” on stroke …

Acne is one of the most burdensome dis eases globally. 1, 2 Its prevalence among those
aged 12 to 24 years is estimated to be 85%, although it can persist beyond young adulthood …

Currently available treatment options for melasma include prevention of UV radiation, topical
lightening agents, chemical peels, and light‐based and laser therapies. However, none …

Previous investigations have shown that women exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
are at increased risk of giving birth to an infant with low birth weight (< 2,500 g), and that …

Rosacea is a chronic facial inflammatory dermatosis characterized by background facial
erythema and flushing and may be accompanied by inflammatory papules and pustules, …

… of data: Baibergenova and Shear. Drafting of the manuscript: Baibergenova and Shear.
Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: Baibergenova and Shear. …

Background and Purpose— Low socioeconomic status is associated with stroke fatality;
however, the mechanism behind this association is uncertain. We sought to determine whether …