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Man Is Alarmed by Skin Lesions
Although they are unaccompanied by any other symptoms, this man is understandably alarmed by the extensive lesions covering much of his body. They...
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The Value of Certainty in Diagnosis
A 48-year-old woman self-refers to dermatology for evaluation of several relatively minor skin problems. One of them is a taglike lesion on the...
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Relatively Asymptomatic, but Still Problematic
A 31-year-old man is referred to dermatology for evaluation of a penile rash that has repeatedly manifested and resolved over a period of months...
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These Old Lesions? She’s Had Them for Years …
A 65-year-old woman is referred to dermatology with discoloration of her legs that started several weeks ago. Her family suggested it might be “...
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Man Seeks Treatment for Periodic “Eruptions”
For three months, a 38-year-old man has been trying to resolve an “eruption” on his neck. The rash burns and itches, though only mildly, and...
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Hair Loss at a Very Young Age
A 10-year-old boy is referred to dermatology with a four-month history of hair loss. The affected area of the vertex is now large enough to alarm...
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Growing Lesion Impedes Finger Flexion
For several years, a 45-year-old man has had an asymptomatic lesion on the volar aspect of his fourth finger. The lesion is growing and...
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A Purplish Rash on the Instep
Several months ago, an itchy rash appeared on the foot of this 61-year-old African-American woman. She tried using a variety of OTC and...
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Lifelong Problem Has Caused Embarrassment
Since the fourth grade, this 22-year-old African-American man has had facial lesions that, although constantly present, worsen in the summer.
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Is Man Balding “Just Like Dad”?
A 39-year-old man presents with a two-month history of focal hair loss that has not responded to treatment. His primary care provider prescribed...