This Month in Archives of Dermatology

In 2006, several studies were conducted on various dermatological conditions. A study on Erosive Lichen Planus of the Vulva (ELPV) involving 114 adult women found that patients responded well to ultrapotent topical steroids and combined steroid/antifungal/antibacterial preparations, but systemic therapies were less effective. The impact of early treatment on malignancy risk remained unclear. Another study on Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) demonstrated the efficacy of a regimen of 2.5 mg/d of finasteride in combination with an oral contraceptive in premenopausal women. A follow-up study on Occupational Hand Eczema (OHE) involving 758 new cases found that age under 25 was a protective factor against poor prognosis, while lower socioeconomic status and atopic dermatitis were risk factors for severe or aggravated disease. A case report on Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis (DDA) emphasized the need for smoking cessation as part of the therapeutic regimen. Lastly, a trial involving 221 patients with glabellar wrinkles found that a 3-site injection pattern of Botulinum Toxin A was essential for treatment, and additional sites did not significantly improve efficacy.