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Despite being an integral part of dermatologic surgery, nail surgery is infrequently performed in daily practice. Indeed, it is frequently considered difficult, time-consuming, and the results take a long time to be observed. Nonetheless, nail pathology is a frequent cause of dermatology consultation, so dermatologists should be familiar with its diagnosis and therapeutic approach, which often involves surgical procedures. This article provides a review of nail surgery, focusing on the anatomy of this region, anesthesia of the ungual apparatus, common surgical techniques, reconstruction of defects in these locations, and a general approach to the most frequently encountered conditions in clinical practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the treatment of localized granuloma annulare (GA) with the 595-nm pulsed dye laser (PDL). GA is a benign skin disease that can affect individuals of all ages, with a higher prevalence in women. Despite various treatment methods, finding a consistent and long-term solution for GA remains challenging. The article presents a case study of a 60-year-old woman with GA on her back that was resistant to previous treatments. After two sessions of PDL treatment, the granuloma completely resolved with no recurrence during the one-year follow-up period. The authors suggest that PDL therapy should be considered as a first-line treatment for localized GA, particularly in cases with significant erythema. Further studies are needed to explore the long-term outcomes of PDL treatment and compare its efficacy with alternative therapies. [Extracted from the article]

A quiz is presented on idiopathic cutaneous angiosarcoma of the scalp.

A letter to the editor is presented related to case study of a 59-year-old white female suffering with prorkeratosis and malignant melonoma, and had 18 years history of erythematous scaly papules on lower and upper limbs.