We report on two young adults with KID syndrome and follicular hyperkeratosis, hidradenitis suppurativa of the groin, progressive development of proliferative pilar cysts and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, who developed metastatic malignant pilar tumors. Based on our findings, we believe that cancer surveillance in patients with KID syndrome should include screening for pilar tumors and their early removal to avoid development of malignant proliferating pilar tumors with poor prognosis.

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This study, to our knowledge, is the first to suggest a direct correlation of four cosmetic and two reconstructive plastic surgery procedures to the three major US stock market indices and further emphasizes the importance of a broad-based plastic surgery practice in times of economic recession.

Since the 1970 s, there has been a heightened interest in the use of xenografts as a substitute for human tissue. 1 It paved the way for new treatment modalities in addition to being used as a model to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of therapeutic trials. The xenograft is efficacious in the treatment of periodontal implants, cutaneous wounds, and gastro-intestinal cancer. [2][3][4] Skin wound is a significant burden on the health care system with millions of people affected worldwide. 5 The modern medical technology is geared towards novel dressing materials. 5 Skin substitute can be used in many wounds including extensive burns, donor