Yasuko Washimi

Syringoma of the face treated with fractional photothermolysis

Abstract We experienced that two Japanese women diagnosed with syringoma, confirmed by a punch biopsy, were successfully treated with fractional resurfacing. Both clinical cases have had positive results after only a few treatments, with high patient satisfaction, not only for the improvement of syringoma, but also for the improvement of aging skin, and with no side effects. From that aspect, laser treatment with fractional photothermolysis may be considered to be one of the effective treatment methods for syringoma. Although fractional photothermolysis was originally developed for an aesthetic purpose, it also can be utilized for intractable skin disease, as demonstrated by taking the concept of fractional photothermolysis and the results from this study with skin biopsy.

Erythema‐multiforme‐like occupational contact dermatitis due to bisphenol A

Case Report A 33-year-old man had carried out research on the development of facsimile paper production for 10 years. After 2 years work, he had developed hand dermatitis, and eruptions gradually began to extend to the whole body, with wheezing developing about 2 years ago. At initial consultation, his entire body was covered with erythematous papules and plaques, some with a targetlike appearance, suggesting erythema multiforme. Patch, prick, and scratch tests with various chemicals, including the Japanese standard series, were performed. The only positive reaction was to BPA on patch testing (Table 1).