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Habit Reversal Therapy for Skin Picking Disorder
- Author:
- Raagini Suresh Yedidi, MD
- John Koo, MD
- Jenny E. Murase, MD
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques have been proven to benefit patients with skin picking disorder. However, because patients with...
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Atypical Presentation of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
- Author:
- Michael Abrouk, MD
- Mio Nakamura, MD
- Tian Hao Zhu, MD
- Benjamin Farahnik, MD
- John Koo, MD
- Tina Bhutani, MD
Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology characterized by erythematosquamous salmon-colored plaques...
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Recent Developments in Psychodermatology and Psychopharmacology for Delusional Patients
- Author:
- Nicholas D. Brownstone, MD
- John Koo, MD
The management of delusional infestation (DI), also known as Morgellons disease or delusional parasitosis, can lead to some of the most difficult...
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Depression and Suicidality in Psoriasis and Clinical Studies of Brodalumab: A Narrative Review
- Author:
- John Koo, MD
- Roger S. Ho, MD
- Quinn Thibodeaux, MD
Psoriasis elevates the risk for depression and possible suicide. This review highlights recent meta-analyses, research studies, and published data...
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis With Sparing of Exposed Psoriasis Plaques
- Author:
- Eric Sorenson, MD
- Kourosh Beroukhim, MD
- Catherine Nguyen, MD
- Melissa Danesh, MD
- John Koo, MD
- Argentina Leon, MD
Patients with plaque-type psoriasis who experience allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) may present with sparing of exposed psoriatic plaques. The...
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Phototherapy: Is It Still Important?
- Author:
- Quinn Thibodeaux, MD
- John Koo, MD
Despite new technologies and therapeutic options, phototherapy continues to be a valuable tool in the dermatologist’s armamentarium. Between...