STL Index for: Metelitsa I. Andrei

Practical guidelines for the management of Chronic Hand Dermatitis were published in the Skin Therapy Letter, Family Practice Edition (October 2016). This series of cases using Alitretinoin (Toctino®), is a follow on to that publication to put the guidelines into context.

Hand Dermatitis can have a significant impact on quality of life. It may interfere with activities both at work and in the home and can be associated with social and psychological distress. This article provides helpful practical guidance for the general practitioner in the management of patients with Hand Dermatitis.

Since the elucidation of the concept of selective photothermolysis, quality-switched lasers have been the gold standard for tattoo removal. This article reviews appropriate device selection and technique, and the importance of patient education.