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As Problem Spreads, Man Seeks Help
For several months, a 30-year-old man has had an asymptomatic rash on his legs. The lesions first appeared on his lower legs and ankles; over the...
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Boy Has Had “Bald Spot” Since Birth
Since birth, this 8-year-old boy has had a “bald spot” on his scalp. The pediatrician who attended the birth suggested trauma as the cause, since...
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Lesions’ Pattern Helps Line Up Diagnosis
Six months ago, a 6-year-old boy developed asymptomatic lesions on his elbows, then his knees. They slowly spread to other areas, including his...
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Seven Years of Pain Between the Toes
For at least seven years, this 40-year-old man has had pain in the area between the fourth and fifth toes on his left foot.
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Retired Tour Guide Intends to Maintain Her Tan
A 60-year-old woman is seen for complaints of skin changes on her neck that have slowly become more noticeable over a period of years.
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Is It Ringworm, Herpes— Or Something Else Entirely?
A 16-year-old girl is referred to dermatology by her pediatrician for evaluation of a rash on her face. She is currently taking acyclovir (dose...
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Postop Patient Reports “Wound Infection”
A week ago, a 56-year-old man had a skin cancer surgically removed. Last night, he presented to an urgent care clinic for evaluation of a “wound...
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Itchy Lesion Heralds Pervasive Problem
Two weeks ago, an itchy rash appeared on a man’s back before spreading to his chest and neck.
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Intergluteal Itching in Need of Relief
For almost a year, a 55-year-old African-American woman has experienced itchy skin changes in her perianal area.
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How Are Lesions and Seizures Related?
The parents of this 16-year-old girl first noticed the “spots” on their daughter’s thigh when she was 2. At that time, they expressed mild concern...