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Décolletage Rejuvenation With Cosmetic Injectables and Beyond

Author:

Suzan Obagi, MD

As more patients undergo facial rejuvenation procedures for a more youthful look, there is a growing demand for rejuvenation of the décolletage (...

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Photo Challenge

Scaly Plaque With Pustules and Anonychia on the Middle Finger

Author:

Joan A. Chandra, BA

Anand Rajpara, MD

Joseph Blackmon, MD

A 69-year-old man presented to our dermatology clinic with a persistent rash on the right middle finger of 5 years’ duration (left). Physical...

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Photo Challenge

What Is Your Diagnosis? Herpes Zoster

Author:

Mona Shahriari, MD

Adrienne Berke, MD

Michael Payette, MD, MBA

A 32-year-old woman with no remarkable medical history presented with a progressively worsening erythematous and edematous plaque on the right...

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Photo Challenge

Erythematous Scaly Papules on the Shins and Calves

Author:

Julia G. Gosis, MD

Stephanie Y. Daniel, MD

Barbara B. Wilson, MD

A 73-year-old white woman presented to the dermatology clinic with a mildly pruritic, slowly progressive rash on the shins and calves of 10 years...

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Case Letter

Purpura Fulminans in the Setting of Escherichia coli Septicemia

Author:

Prince Adotama, MD

Stephanie Savory, MD

Arturo Dominguez, MD

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Case Letter

Histologic Correlation of Dermoscopy Findings in a Sebaceous Nevus

Author:

Aline Donati, MD

Benedicte Cavelier-Balloy, MD, Pascal Reygagne, MD

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Case Letter

Recalcitrant Hailey-Hailey Disease Responds to Oral Tacrolimus and Botulinum Toxin Type A

Author:

Monica Bedi, MD

Andrea Lowery Taylor, MD

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Commentary

Inside Out or Outside In: Does Atopic Dermatitis Disrupt Barrier Function or Does Disruption of Barrier Function Trigger Atopic Dermatitis?

Author:

Nanette B. Silverberg, MD

Jonathan I. Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multifactorial disease associated with barrier disruption and intense systemic inflammation.

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Practical Pearls

Creating an Action Plan for Eczema Patients

Author:

Nanette B. Silverberg, MD

In the United States, almost one-quarter of the population may have eczema. Good skin care is the backbone of therapeutic intervention in these...

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Coding

Documentation for Mohs Surgery

Author:

Murad Alam, MD, MSCI

In 2013, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a guidance to reduce reimbursement issues for Mohs micrographic surgery. Dr...

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Contact Dermatitis

Differentiation of Latex Allergy From Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Author:

Craig Burkhart, MD, MPH

Julie Schloemer Md

Matthew Zirwas, MD

The term latex allergy refers to a hypersensitivity to products containing natural rubber latex. Individuals with true latex allergy have...

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Drug Therapy

Status Report From the American Acne & Rosacea Society on Medical Management of Acne in Adult Women, Part 3: Oral Therapies

Author:

James Q. Del Rosso, DO

Julie C. Harper, MD

Emmy M. Graber, MD, MBA

Diane Thiboutot, MD

Nanette B. Silverberg, MD

Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD

Parts 1 and 2 of this 3-part series provided an overview of the epidemiology, visible patterns, and important considerations for clinical and...

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Case Reports

Acquired Port-wine Stain With Superimposed Eczema Following Penetrating Abdominal Trauma

Author:

Jamie Langenhan, MD

Roberto A. Novoa, MD

Lisa Pappas-Taffer, MD

Port-wine stains (PWSs), or capillary malformations, are common congenital lesions, but acquired lesions rarely present in the setting of trauma....

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Dermpath Diagnosis

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Author:

Michael J. Isaacs, BS

Eric W. Hossler, MD

Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic infection caused by intracellular organisms found in tropical climates. Old World leishmaniasis is endemic...

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Erratum

Erratum (Cutis. 2015;96:297, 326)

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Medical Education Library

An Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Author:

Robert G. Micheletti, MD

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For Residents

Resident Guide to Advocacy in Dermatology

Author:

Kelly K. Park, MD, MSL

Many opportunities exist for residents to get involved in advocacy in dermatology, from national to grassroots levels. Residents also should be...

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