Case Reports

Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis

Author:

Khasha Touloei, DO

Emily Tongdee, MD

Brittany Smirnov, DO

Carlos Nousari, MD

Diffuse dermal angiomatosis is commonly reported in patients with hypoxic comorbidities such as smoking or vascular disease as well as in women...

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Case Reports

Hailey-Hailey Disease: A Diagnostic Challenge

Author:

Viral M. Patel, MD

Silvestrs Rubins, MD, PhD

Robert A. Schwartz, MD, MPH, FRCP(Edin)

Marcis Septe, MD

Andris Rubins, MD, PhD

Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD) often is misdiagnosed due to lack of knowledge of this uncommon disorder and its resemblance to other dermatoses. This...

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Case Reports

Eccrine Porocarcinoma Presenting as a Recurrent Wart

Author:

Richard Torbeck, MD

Justin Fazio, MD

Jason B. Lee, MD

Joshua Trufant, MD

Eccrine porocarcinoma is an exceedingly rare sweat gland tumor most commonly seen in older patients. Mohs micrographic surgery is emerging as an...

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Case Reports

Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman Disease

Author:

Maren Gaul, DO

Timothy Chang, MD

Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman disease can clinically present with great variety, mimicking many other dermatologic conditions; thus, patients presenting...

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Commentary

A Closer Look at the New Biopsy Codes

Author:

Leon H. Kircik, MD

In January, the long-standing biopsy codes 111000 and 11101 were replaced by a new series of codes that are specific to the method of removal. In...

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Commentary

Recurrence of Elevated Intracranial Pressure Following Tetracycline Antibiotic Use

Author:

Ashwini T. Kini, MD

Niloufar Rohani, BBA

Bayan Al Othman, MD

Andrew G. Lee, MD

Any agent in the tetracycline family of antibiotics may cause increased intracranial pressure. A case involving an inadvertent rechallenge with a...

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Commentary

Vaginal and Scrotal Rejuvenation: The Potential Role of Dermatologists in Genital Rejuvenation

Author:

Philip R. Cohen, MD

Dermatologists have the opportunity to perform genital rejuvenation procedures to remedy various conditions of the vagina or scrotum. These...

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Cosmetic Dermatology

The Role of Diet in Preventing Photoaging and Treating Common Skin Conditions

Author:

Yssra S. Soliman, BA

Peter W. Hashim, MD, MHS

Aaron S. Farberg, MD

Gary Goldenberg, MD

Research indicates that diet impacts overall skin heath as well as the pathophysiology of several common cutaneous diseases. The authors reviews...

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Environmental Dermatology

Aquatic Antagonists: Stingray Injury Update

Author:

Gage P. Rensch, MD

Dirk M. Elston, MD

Stingrays cause more sting-related injuries than any other fish. In addition to proper treatment to minimize complications, patient education...

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Original Research

Risk for Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, or Diverticulitis in Patients With Psoriasis

Author:

Erica B. Lee, BS

Mina Amin, BS

Lewei Duan, MS

Alexander Egeberg, MD, PhD

Jashin J. Wu, MD

Psoriasis patients may be at an increased risk for gastrointestinal comorbidities including appendicitis, cholecystitis, or diverticulitis. The...

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Photo Challenge

Annular Atrophic Plaques on the Forearm

Author:

Christopher Tomassian, MD

Anand Rajpara, MD

Jacob Whitsitt, MD

A 57-year-old woman presented with several lesions on the left extensor forearm of 10 years' duration. A single annular indurated lesion with...

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Photo Challenge

Pruritic Nodules on the Breast

Author:

Sachi Patel, MD

Timothy Jong, MD

Alexandra Haden, MD

A 51-year-old woman with a history of bilateral breast cancer presented for evalu­ation of lesions on the underside of the right breast. These...

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Photo Challenge

Erythematous and Necrotic Papules in an Immunosuppressed Woman

Author:

Kimberly Blain, MD

Ashley Brown, MD

Alde Carlo P. Gavino, MD

A 40-year-old woman with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia complicated by prolonged pancytopenia presented with multiple tender, erythematous...

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Photo Challenge

Asymptomatic Nodule on the Back

Author:

Prajesh Adhikari, MD

Andrew Hankinson, MD

Deborah L. Cook, MD

Joseph Pierson, MD

A 54-year-old man presented with an asymptomatic nodule on the left side of the mid back that had been slowly growing in size over the last 12...

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Dermpath Diagnosis

Indurated Plaque on the Shoulder

Author:

Santana D. VanDyke, BS

Rachael Hilton, MD

Dirk M. Elston, MD

A 66-year-old man with mycosis fungoides presented with a new indurated plaque on the left shoulder. Biopsies of the left shoulder and back...

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Residents’ Corner

Supercharge Your On-Call Bag: 4 Must-Have Items for Dermatology Residents

Author:

Daniel R. Mazori, MD

The contents of a dermatology resident’s on-call bag can make or break their inpatient experience. This article explores 4 outside-the-box items...

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Case Letter

Radiographic Changes of Osteomyelitis in a Patient With Periungual Lichen Planus

Author:

Nita Kohli, MD, MPH

Daniel Gutierrez, MD

Kord S. Honda, MD

With extensive nail involvement, nail lichen planus may impart radiographic findings suggestive of osteomyelitis. The patient described here...

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Case Letter

Prurigo Pigmentosa Induced by Ketosis: Resolution Through Dietary Modification

Author:

Mackenzie Hartman, DO

Bruce Fuller, MD, PhD

Michael R. Heaphy, MD

Ketosis can be associated with a specific rash known as prurigo pigmentosa (PP). Consider asking about dietary modifications in patients...

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Case Letter

Pigmented Fungiform Papillae of the Tongue in an Indian Male

Author:

Jan M. Smogorzewski, MD

Patrick Armstrong, MD

Lorraine Young, MD

Pigmented fungiform papillae of the tongue are common lingual hyperpigmented macules in patients with skin of color. It is important to be aware...

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Case Letter

Scurvy Masquerading as Reactive Arthritis

Author:

Karen L. Christopher, MD

Kelly K. Menachof, MD

Ramin Fathi, MD

Patients with scurvy often pose a diagnostic dilemma because their presenting symptoms can lead physicians down a laborious and costly road of...

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Case Letter

Bothersome Blisters: Localized Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex

Author:

Lisa Hisaw, MD

Olivia Twu, MD, PhD

Lina Rodriguez, MD

Vanessa Holland, MD

Lorraine Young, MD

Localized epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS-loc) presents with flaccid bullae and erosions predominantly on the hands and feet, most commonly...

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Medical Education Library

Scientific Abstracts; Skin Disease Education Foundation’s 43rd Annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar

This supplement features scientific abstracts from the Skin Disease Education Foundation's 43rd Annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar^® (...

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