AGEP is an acute pustular eruption characterized by numerous, non-follicular pustules arising on a widespread erythematous base, which usually ap-pears first in the intertriginous areas and then spreads to other body sites. Neutrophilia and high fever are also usually present. The pustules resolve spontaneously within a few days and are followed by pinpoint desquamation. Histologically, [...]

A 40-year-old man was admitted to our depart­ment with a pruritic rash of four days duration. Six days before, he had ingested lacquer chicken as a health food. Physical examination demonstrated marked generalized, symmetrical erythema with multiple overlying small pustules on the trunk, medial arms, and proximal legs (Fig. 1). The patient also had a [...]

INTRODUCTION In 1980, Beylot et al first described acute gen­eralized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) as an acute pustular eruption on an erythematous bed, accompanied by fever and neutrophilia. A wide range of systemic drugs have been suspected of causing these reactions in more than 90% of cases. Rarely, intake of lacquer chicken can be a cause [...]

The double-bladed scalpel consists of a handle, blade holder and metal-spacers, as is shown on Fig. 2; this instrument can hold two blades and the distance between the two blades can be adjusted. This device was described in 1977 by Coiffman, and it was originally developed for harvesting strip grafts from the scalp for hair [...]

A 58-year-old man presented with a 1-year history of a black mass measuring 2.0×0.5 cm on the right nasolabial fold. No pain, tenderness or itching was associated with the lesion which was pathologically diagnosed by biopsy as basal cell carcinoma.

INTRODUCTION The introduction of Mohs micrographic surgery minimized the loss of normal tissue while also enabling complete tumor resection. Thenceforth, Mohs micrographic surgery was used for various cutaneous neoplasms, and it was reported as the most efficient treatment method with regard to the recurrence rates and aesthetic aspects, relative to those of the various other [...]

Most cases of port-wine stain (PWS) are congenital, but the acquired form of PWS has only recently been described. In 1939, Traub reported the first case of acquired port-wine stain (APWS). The average age of onset of APWS is usually after 1 year. M-any cases of acquired PWS have since been reported – , , [...]