Topical hydroquinone remains the most effective agent for the treatment of melasma in dark-skinned people with rare side effects.

Of 26 patients infested with Strongyloides stercoralis 10 (38.5%) were asymptomatic without systemic or cutaneous signs. Nine patients (34.6%) presented with systemic complaints only and seven patients (26.9%) had systemic and cutaneous manifestations. Further observations of the skin lesions on four of those with systemic and cutaneous manifestations revealed linear urticarial bands, extending to several centimeters within 1 hour and persisting up to many days, waiting and waning. Blood examination showed eosinophilia in all patients. These findings confirm the concept that larva currens even alone should be considered a cutaneous sign of systemic disease.

The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is an effective and safe technique for the treatment of pigmented skin lesions. Adverse hyperpigmentation can occur but is transient.

Seventy-five women suffering from acne vulgaris classified into three groups according to the grade of the disease. Anti-androgenic tablets cyproterone acetate (CPA), were given in three cycles. The total number of patients whose condition improved was 52% after the first cycle, 55% after the second cycle, and 81.3% after the third cycle. No serious side effects were encountered. CPA is a suitable therapeutic modility for AV in women who use contraceptives.

ABSTRAGT: Seventy‐five women suffering from acne vulgaris classified into three groups according to the grade of the disease. Anti‐androgenic tablets cyproterone acetate (CPA), were given in three cycles. The total numher of patients whose condition improved was 52% after the first cycle, 55% after the second cycle, and 81.3% after the third cycle. No serious side effects were encountered. CPA is a suitable therapeutic modility for AV in women who use contraceptives.