Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
Periungual Papules in an Elderly Woman
A 79-year-old woman presented with pruritic papules and plaques on the chest, back, arms, hands, legs, and feet of 1 year’s duration. She reported...
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Photo Challenge
Vegetative Plaques on the Face
An 86-year-old man was admitted to the hospital for sigmoid colon perforation secondary to ischemic colitis. His medical history consisted of...
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Photo Challenge
Zosteriform Eruption on the Chest and Abdomen
A 50-year-old man presented with erythematous macules and papules with a dermatomal distribution on the left thoracic region with associated pain...
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Photo Challenge
Pruritic Eruption on the Trunk and Extremities
A 74-year-old woman with a 30-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to our dermatology clinic with a pruritic eruption on the trunk,...
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Photo Challenge
Indurated Mass on the Right Central Back
A 26-year-old Guatemalan man who was a former carpenter presented with an indurated, nontender, nonpruritic, subcutaneous mass on the right...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
Pityriasis Rosea Associated With COVID-19 Vaccination: A Common Rash Following Administration of a Novel Vaccine
We report a clinically typical case of pityriasis rosea that developed following COVID-19 vaccination.
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Case Reports
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in the Setting of Transient Renal Insufficiency
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis may occur in patients with a history of renal insufficiency and exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents.
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Case Reports
Widespread Necrotizing Purpura and Lucio Phenomenon as the First Diagnostic Presentation of Diffuse Nonnodular Lepromatous Leprosy
Leprosy is a great mimicker of many connective tissue diseases, including vasculitis.
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Case Reports
Secretan Syndrome: A Fluctuating Case of Factitious Lymphedema
Secretan syndrome is a recurrent or chronic form of factitious lymphedema that usually affects the dorsal aspect of the hand; it is accepted as a...
Original Research
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Original Research
Proper Use and Compliance of Facial Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observational Study of Hospitals in New York City
The impact of mask compliance is particularly important in New York City (NYC) because of the burden of COVID-19 and at-risk demographics. We...
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Original Research
Gender Disparities in Income Among Board-Certified Dermatologists
In this survey-based cross-sectional study, a statistically significant income disparity between male and female dermatologists was found.
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Original Research
Characterizing Counterfeit Dermatologic Devices Sold on Popular E-commerce Websites
Given the prevalence of counterfeit medical devices readily available for purchase online, dermatology practitioners should be wary of the...
Practical Pearls
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Practical Pearls
A Contrasting Dark Background for Nail Sampling
Accurate testing for onychomycosis requires procurement of ample subungal debris, which can be difficult to visually quantify.
Commentary
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Commentary
Can Artificial Intelligence Technology Replace Human Scribes?
Both conventional and virtual scribing modalities provide assistance to maximize efficiency and reduce the physician’s workload.
Food for Thought
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Food for Thought
Diet in Wound Care: Can Nutrition Impact Healing?
This article reviews the existing literature on macronutrient and micronutrient supplementation to clarify the potentially complementary role for...
Environmental Dermatology
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Environmental Dermatology
What’s Eating You? Caterpillars
This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of dermatoses related to caterpillars.
Dermpath Diagnosis
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Dermpath Diagnosis
Tender Subcutaneous Nodule in a Prepubescent Boy
A 12-year-old boy with olive skin presented with a tender subcutaneous nodule on the back of 6 months’ duration. He reported the lesion initially...
Case Letter
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Case Letter
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Overlap in a Pregnant Patient
Pregnant patients affected by SJS/TEN represent a special patient population that requires a multidisciplinary approach for management and...
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Case Letter
Blastomycosislike Pyoderma: Verrucous Hyperpigmented Plaques on the Pretibial Shins
Blastomycosislike pyoderma is a rare condition secondary to bacterial infection, but as the name suggests, it also can resemble cutaneous...
For Residents
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For Residents
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of the Dermatologic Workforce
Physician extenders—which include physicians not board certified in dermatology, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners—can play a pivotal...