Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
Oval Brown Plaque on the Palm
A 43-year-old woman presented with a painful lesion on the palm of 30 years’ duration that had grown in size. Physical examination revealed an...
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Photo Challenge
Erythematous Dermal Facial Plaques in a Neutropenic Patient
A 50-year-old woman undergoing cytarabine induction therapy for acute myeloid leukemia developed tender, erythematous, dermal plaques on the nasal...
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Photo Challenge
White Spots on the Extremities
A 52-year-old Black woman presented with self-described whitened spots on the arms and legs of 2 years’ duration. She experienced no improvement...
Practical Pearls
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Practical Pearls
Glitter Effects of Nail Art on Optical Coherence Tomography
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a noninvasive imaging technology that can visualize nail morphology in diseases such as psoriatic arthritis...
Original Research
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Original Research
Interacting With Dermatology Patients Online: Private Practice vs Academic Institute Website Content
The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in website content between dermatology private practices and academic institutions.
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Original Research
Cross-sectional Analysis of Matched Dermatology Residency Applicants Without US Home Programs
our current objective was to compare profiles of matched dermatology applicants without home programs vs those with home programs.
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Original Research
Dermatology Author Gender Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The academic productivity of female dermatologists as last authors in dermatology clinical journals has potentially been impacted by the COVID-19...
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Original Research
Racial Disparities in Hidradenitis Suppurativa–Related Pain: A Cross-sectional Analysis
This study sought to compare hidradenitis suppurativa–related pain scores by racial groups.
Commentary
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Commentary
A Joint Effort to Save the Joints: What Dermatologists Need to Know About Psoriatic Arthritis
Dermatologists are in a pivotal position to identify patients affected by psoriatic arthritis and start an appropriate systemic medication.
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Commentary
Why Is There a Lack of Representation of Skin of Color in the COVID-19 Literature?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a striking paucity of representations of patients with skin of color (SOC) in the dermatology...
Residency Roundup
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Residency Roundup
Guidelines on Away Rotations in Dermatology Programs
The Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD) recently announced recommendations for away rotations for medical students. In this column, we...
Dermpath Diagnosis
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Dermpath Diagnosis
Extensive Erosions and Ulcerations on the Trunk and Extremities in a Neonate
A neonate was born with extensive erosions and ulcerations on the trunk and extremities. The eroded areas had a beefy red appearance. A biopsy...
Coding
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Coding
Coding the “Spot Check”: Part 2
In part 2 of this series, we describe how to best code an encounter that includes a “spot check” with other concerns.
Environmental Dermatology
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Environmental Dermatology
What’s Eating You? Triatoma and Arilus cristatus Bugs
Bites of triatomine bugs can cause anaphylaxis; prevention of bites to diminish household infestation is important because sensitization can...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
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Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
This Black woman has malar erythema and hyperpigmentation with sparing of the nasolabial folds. What's the condition and what are the key clinical...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
Long-term Remission of Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Acne, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Syndrome
When formulating therapeutic regimens for patients with PASH syndrome, it is essential for dermatologists to consider the likelihood of...
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Case Reports
Dupilumab-Associated Sweet Syndrome
Prescribers of dupilumab should be aware that Sweet syndrome is a potential adverse reaction.
Case Letter
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Case Letter
Dyshidroticlike Contact Dermatitis and Paronychia Resulting From a Dip Powder Manicure
To increase clinical awareness of the dip manicure technique, we describe the presentation and successful treatment of dyshidroticlike contact...
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Case Letter
Eccrine Porocarcinoma in 2 Patients
Eccrine porocarcinoma is a rare malignancy that clinically mimics other cutaneous malignancies.