Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
Irregular, Smooth, Pink Plaque on the Back
A 94-year-old woman presented with a lesion on her back. The exact duration of the lesion was unknown, but it had been noticed by a caretaker...
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Photo Challenge
Growing Subcutaneous Mass on the Thigh
A 55-year-old woman with a history of basal cell carcinoma and hypothyroidism presented with a changing red patch on the right upper thigh.
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Photo Challenge
Erythematous Atrophic Plaque in the Inguinal Fold
A 66-year-old man presented with a rash on the groin of more than 6 years’ duration. The eruption was asymptomatic, except for occasional pruritus...
Commentary
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Commentary
Why Should I Join My Specialty Societies?
What are the benefits of joining a specialty society in terms of caring for patients with skin disease? Dr. Suzanne M. Olbricht explains why...
Pediatric Dermatology
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Pediatric Dermatology
A Practical Overview of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, Part 2: Triggers and Grading
In part 2 of this 3-part series on atopic dermatitis (AD) in children, triggers for the appearance and flaring of AD are reviewed. The role of AD...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica Presenting With Bilateral Palmoplantar Involvement
Pityriasis lichenoides is an uncommon, acquired, idiopathic, self-limiting skin disease that poses a challenge to patients and clinicians to...
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Case Reports
Regional Lymphomatoid Papulosis of the Breast Restricted to an Area of Prior Radiotherapy
We report the case of a 59-year-old woman with type A regional lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) that was localized to the left breast, a cutaneous...
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Case Reports
Merkel Cell Carcinoma in a Vein Graft Donor Site
The development of malignancies in graft donor sites is rare and may be caused by de novo malignancies as well as metastatic and iatrogenic spread...
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Case Reports
Lupus Erythematosus and Localized Scleroderma Coexistent at the Same Sites: A Rare Presentation of Overlap Syndrome of Connective-Tissue Diseases
Overlap syndromes are known to occur with connective-tissue diseases (CTDs). Rarely, the overlap occurs at the same tissue site.
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Case Reports
DRESS Syndrome With Autoimmune Hepatitis From Strontium Ranelate
Strontium ranelate, which is used for postmenopausal osteoporosis, has been associated with drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (...
For Residents
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For Residents
The Impact of Fellowship Training on Scholarly Productivity in Academic Dermatology
An increasing number of dermatology residents are pursuing postresidency fellowships to augment their knowledge in dermatology subspecialties. The...
Product Review
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Product Review
Product News: 05 2016
Practical Pearls
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Practical Pearls
Laser Best Practices for Darker Skin Types
Lasers can be useful for hair removal, acne scarring, and pigmentary disorders in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI. Herein, tips for...
Case Letter
Dermpath Diagnosis
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Dermpath Diagnosis
Benign Lesion on the Posterior Aspect of the Neck
Residents’ Corner
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Residents’ Corner
Management of Vitiligo Patients With Surgical Interventions
Vitiligo is an acquired depigmentation disorder of unknown etiology. Medical treatments are usually reasonably effective for nonstable vitiligo...