2016
Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry Inaugural Case Data
Goldenberg A, Mousdicas N, Silverberg N, Powell D, Pelletier JL, Silverberg JI, Zippin J, Fonacier L, Tosti A, Lawley L, Chang M, Scheman A, Kleiner G, Williams J, Watsky K, Dunnick CA, Frederickson R, Matiz C, Chaney K, Estes TS, Botto N, Draper M, Kircik L, Lugo-Somolinos A, Machler B, Jacob SE. Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry Inaugural Case Data. Dermatitis 2016, 27: 293-302. PMID: 27649353, DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive patch testsAllergic contact dermatitisPediatric allergic contact dermatitisRelevant positive patch testPatch test resultsUS childrenPatch testEpicutaneous patch testingFragrance mix IBalsam of PeruPercent of casesHealth care providersCommon allergensRegistry databasePatch testingContact dermatitisDiagnostic confirmationRetrospective analysisCare providersMix IUS databaseHigh rateAllergensChildrenFirst year
2015
Congenital nevi versus metastatic melanoma in a newborn to a mother with malignant melanoma – diagnosis supported by sex chromosome analysis and Imaging Mass Spectrometry
Alomari AK, Glusac EJ, Choi J, Hui P, Seeley EH, Caprioli RM, Watsky KL, Urban J, Lazova R. Congenital nevi versus metastatic melanoma in a newborn to a mother with malignant melanoma – diagnosis supported by sex chromosome analysis and Imaging Mass Spectrometry. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2015, 42: 757-764. PMID: 25989266, DOI: 10.1111/cup.12523.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalignant melanomaCongenital neviInduction of laborLeft upper armThick malignant melanomaChallenging clinical scenarioMultiple mitotic figuresPatient underwentIntravascular invasionSentinel lymphMetastatic lesionsPregnant womenSex chromosome analysisMetastatic melanomaPolymerase chain reactionReddish noduleHistologic examinationResidual melanomaTransplacental metastasisMultiplex polymerase chain reactionDermal proliferationClinical scenariosLesionsNewborn boyUpper armPerineural granulomas in cutaneous sarcoidosis may be associated with sarcoidosis small‐fiber neuropathy
Munday WR, McNiff J, Watsky K, DiCapua D, Galan A. Perineural granulomas in cutaneous sarcoidosis may be associated with sarcoidosis small‐fiber neuropathy. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2015, 42: 465-470. PMID: 25757612, DOI: 10.1111/cup.12484.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPerineural granulomasCutaneous sarcoidosisSmall fiber neuropathyProximal upper extremityUpper extremitySensory disturbanceLower extremitiesMultiple pink papulesSmall cutaneous nervesDistal upper extremityProximal lower extremityDistal lower extremityEvident skin lesionsCutaneous nerveConsecutive patientsNeurological manifestationsSarcoidosis patientsUnknown etiologyPink papulesClinical significanceSkin lesionsSarcoidosisAnatomical distributionProximal extremitiesGranulomasAllergic Contact Dermatitis to Benzoyl Peroxide Resembling Impetigo
Kim C, Craiglow BG, Watsky KL, Antaya RJ. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Benzoyl Peroxide Resembling Impetigo. Pediatric Dermatology 2015, 32: e161-e162. PMID: 25782705, DOI: 10.1111/pde.12585.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
The role of infliximab in the treatment of superficial granulomatous pyoderma of the head and neck
Ibrahim O, Bunick CG, Srivastava B, Lazova R, Ko CJ, Watsky KL. The role of infliximab in the treatment of superficial granulomatous pyoderma of the head and neck. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2014, 71: e222-e225. PMID: 25438004, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.07.057.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
A Rectangular Dermatosis of the Left Back
Craiglow B, Kim J, Watsky K, Heald P. A Rectangular Dermatosis of the Left Back. JAMA Dermatology 2009, 145: 1411-1414. PMID: 20026851, DOI: 10.1001/archdermatol.2009.271.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Cross-Comparison of Patch Test and Lymphocyte Proliferation Responses in Patients With a History of Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
Girardi M, Duncan KO, Tigelaar RE, Imaeda S, Watsky KL, McNiff JM. Cross-Comparison of Patch Test and Lymphocyte Proliferation Responses in Patients With a History of Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis. American Journal Of Dermatopathology 2005, 27: 343-346. PMID: 16121058, DOI: 10.1097/01.dad.0000160982.75176.6c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute generalized exanthematous pustulosisPatch test resultsPositive patch test resultsGeneralized exanthematous pustulosisLymphocyte proliferative responsesProliferative responseExanthematous pustulosisPeripheral T-cell proliferative responsesT cell-mediated immune responsesDrug-specific T cellsVitro lymphocyte proliferative responseCalcium channel blocker diltiazemCell-mediated immune responsesDelayed-type hypersensitivity reactionT cell proliferative responsesAdverse cutaneous reactionsLymphocyte proliferation responseChannel blocker diltiazemCell proliferative responsesPatch test sitesNeutrophilic pustulesClinical responsePerivascular lymphocytesCutaneous reactionsHypersensitivity reactions
2003
Erosive perianal lichen planus responsive to tacrolimus
Watsky KL. Erosive perianal lichen planus responsive to tacrolimus. International Journal Of Dermatology 2003, 42: 217-218. PMID: 12653920, DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-4362.2003.01485.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPerianal mucosaTopical therapyLichen planusHuman immunodeficiency virus risk factorsTotal body skin examinationBand-like lymphocytic infiltrateOral antiviral therapyOral herpes simplexPersistent oral lesionsTopical corticosteroid therapyWhite discolorationOriginal biopsy specimenRecurrence of erosionClindamycin lotionCorticosteroid therapyOintment therapyTacrolimus 0.1Topical corticosteroidsLymphocytic infiltrateMucosal lesionsAntiviral therapyOral lesionsSkin examinationViral cultureHerpes simplex
1997
Airborne Allergic Contact Dermatitis From Pine Dust
Watsky K. Airborne Allergic Contact Dermatitis From Pine Dust. Dermatitis 1997, 8: 118-120. PMID: 9153335, DOI: 10.1097/01634989-199706000-00028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive patch testsAirborne contact dermatitisContact dermatitisPatch testingAirborne allergic contact dermatitisPatch testEvaluation of patientsEuropean standard seriesAllergic contact dermatitisComprehensive patch testingAirborne patternPatientsDermatitisPine dustStandard seriesColophonyAllergensTesting