Pediatric Dermatology

A Practical Overview of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, Part 3: Differential Diagnosis, Comorbidities, and Measurement of Disease Burden

Author:

Nanette B. Silverberg, MD

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multisystem disorder that has wide-reaching comorbidities and may mimic a variety of skin conditions.

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Original Research

Actinic Keratosis as a Marker of Field Cancerization in Excision Specimens of Cutaneous Malignancies

Author:

Julien Lanoue, MD

Chen Chen, MD

Gary Goldenberg, MD

Field cancerization is the process in which a singular cell accumulates genetic mutations following carcinogen exposure and then divides to create...

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Original Research

Skin Lesions in Patients Treated With Imatinib Mesylate: A 5-Year Prospective Study

Author:

Giovanni Paolino, MD

Dario Didona, MD

Rita Clerico, MD

Paola Corsetti, MD

Marina Ambrifi, MD

Ugo Bottoni, PhD

Stefano Calvieri, PhD

Imatinib mesylate (IM) represents the first-line treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CLM) or gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST...

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Commentary

A Pragmatic Approach to Melanoma Screening in Collaboration With Primary Care Providers

Author:

Alyce J.M. Anderson, BS

John M. Kirkwood, MD

Laura K. Ferris, MD, PhD

There is abundant anecdotal evidence of the value of skin cancer screening; however, population-based screening performed exclusively by...

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Commentary

Editor’s Note

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Case Letter

Necrolytic Migratory Erythema With Recalcitrant Dermatitis as the Only Presenting Symptom

Author:

Rachel Garner, MD

Kristen Ahern, MD

Brian Poligone, MD, PhD

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Case Letter

Primary Herpes Simplex Virus Infection of the Nipple in a Breastfeeding Woman

Author:

Meagan E. Barrett, MD

Misha M. Heller, MD

Honor Fullerton Stone, MD

Jenny E. Murase, MD

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Case Letter

Pemphigus Vulgaris Successfully Treated With Doxycycline Monotherapy

Author:

Natalie L. Hone, MD

Diya F. Mutasim, MD

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Photo Challenge

Firm Gray Nodule on the Scalp

Author:

Patrick M. Benson, MD

Gretchen W. Frieling, MD

Joseph C. Pierson, MD

Christine H. Weinberger, MD

A 78-year-old woman presented with a firm lump on the posterior vertex of the scalp of more than 1 year’s duration. She denied pain, bleeding,...

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Photo Challenge

Linearly Curved, Blackish Macule on the Wrist

Author:

Mi So Lee, MD

Eujin Cho, MD

Ji Hyun Lee, MD

Jun Young Lee, MD, PhD

Young Min Park, MD, PhD

A 66-year-old woman presented with a slowly enlarging, 4×4-mm, linearly curved, blackish macule on the left wrist of 1 year’s duration. Dermoscopy...

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Photo Challenge

Brown Papules and a Plaque on the Calf

Author:

Jin A. Kim, MD

Ji Hyun Lee, MD, PhD

Jun Young Lee, MD, PhD

Young Min Park, MD, PhD

A 61-year-old man presented with a cluster of asymptomatic brown papules and a plaque on the left calf of several years’ duration. The lesion...

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Case Reports

Spontaneous Repigmentation of Silvery Hair in an Infant With Congenital Hydrops Fetalis and Hypoproteinemia

Author:

Javier Galve, MD

Ana Martín-Santiago, MD

Carmen Clavero, MD

Carlos Saus, MD

Ramona Alfaro-Arenas, MD

Angeles Pérez-Granero, MD

Pere R. Balliu, MD

Juan Ferrando, MD, PhD

Silvery hair is a characteristic finding of 3 rare autosomal recessive disorders: Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (CHS), Elejalde syndrome (ES), and...

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Case Reports

Lichen Planus Pemphigoides Associated With Pregnancy Mimicking Pemphigoid Gestationis

Author:

Jennifer Rullán, MD

Nicole Carvajal Diaz, MD

Miguel Vazquez-Botet, MD

Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) is a rare condition characterized by tense blisters that arise on lesions of lichen planus (LP) and on unaffected...

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Case Reports

Clinical Characteristics and HLA Alleles of a Family With Simultaneously Occurring Alopecia Areata

Author:

Selma Emre, MD

Ahmet Metin, MD

Ali Caykoylu, MD

Gulsen Akoglu, MD

Gülay Güleç Ceylan, MD

Aynure Oztekin, MD

Esra Saime Col, MD

Alopecia areata (AA) is a T-cell–mediated autoimmune disease resulting in partial or total noncicatricial hair loss. HLA class II antigens are the...

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Coding

Electronic Health Records, Autocoding, and Ewe: Don’t Be a Sheep!

Author:

Daniel M. Siegel, MD, MS

Many electronic health record programs may make you a target for audits and requests for the return of payments for a variety of reasons. Although...

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Practical Pearls

Tips and Tools for Melanoma Diagnosis

Author:

Anthony M. Rossi, MD

Because the earliest form of melanoma is curable, prompt detection is of utmost importance. Therefore, tools to detect melanoma and melanoma in...

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Dermpath Diagnosis

Growing Papule on the Right Shoulder of an Elderly Man

Author:

Campbell L. Stewart, MD

Karolyn A. Wanat, MD

Adam I. Rubin, MD

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Residents’ Corner

Preventing, Identifying, and Managing Cosmetic Procedure Complications, Part 1: Soft-Tissue Augmentation and Botulinum Toxin Injections

Author:

Megan Brown, MD

This column highlights some of the potential complications that have been associated with cosmetic procedures. Tips for how dermatology residents...

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Military Dermatology

Managing Residual Limb Hyperhidrosis in Wounded Warriors

Author:

Sarah Pace, MD

Joshua Kentosh, DO

Residual limb dermatologic problems are a common concern among young active traumatic amputee patients who strive to maintain an active lifestyle...

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