Case Letter
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Case Letter
Palifermin-Associated Cutaneous Papular Rash of the Head and Neck
Cutaneous reactions have been reported with use of palifermin and generally are benign and self-limited with removal of the offending agent.
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Case Letter
Cystic Presentation of High-Grade Ductal Carcinoma In Situ in an Inframammary Accessory Nipple
Accessory breasts (also referred to as ectopic breast tissue) develop when breast tissue is retained along the mammary ridge outside of the usual...
Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
Violaceous Plaque on the Metacarpophalangeal Joints
A 24-year-old man presented with a slowly growing, asymptomatic lesion on the left dorsal fourth and fifth metacarpophalangeal joints of 5 years’...
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Photo Challenge
Shiny Indurated Plaques on the Legs
A 70-year-old woman presented with pain and swelling in both legs of many years’ duration. She had no history of skin disease. Physical...
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Photo Challenge
Diffuse Annular Plaques in an Infant
A 5-week-old infant boy presented with a rash at birth. A family history revealed that his older brother developed a similar rash 2 weeks after...
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Photo Challenge
Raised Linear Plaques on the Back
A 77-year-old man with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and nonmelanoma skin cancer presented to the dermatology clinic for evaluation...
Clinical Review
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Clinical Review
Brachioradial Pruritus: An Etiologic Review and Treatment Summary
This article reviews previously trialed conservative management options, including chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and...
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Clinical Review
From Breakouts to Bargains: Strategies for Patient-Centered, Cost-effective Acne Care
A range of treatment options are available for both mild to moderate and moderate to severe acne, and these options vary widely in their clinical...
Original Research
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Original Research
Cancer Screening for Dermatomyositis: A Survey of Indirect Costs, Burden, and Patient Willingness to Pay
Dermatomyositis (DM) is associated with an increased risk for malignancy. Patient perspective needs to be considered in developing cancer...
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Original Research
Evaluation of Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship Program Websites
There is variation in the content of current micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology fellowship program websites and areas upon which...
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Original Research
Financial Insecurity Among US Adults With Psoriasis
The economic burden on patients with psoriasis has been rising over time, as the disease impacts many aspects of patients’ lives.
Practical Pearls
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Practical Pearls
Affixing a Scalp Dressing With Hairpins
We describe a method for using hairpins to affix a dressing after scalp surgery or trauma that is sturdy, does not compromise aesthetics, and does...
Commentary
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Commentary
Minimally Invasive Nail Surgery: Techniques to Improve the Patient Experience
A minimally invasive nail surgery technique is essential to alleviating dermatologist and patient apprehension, which may lead to greater adoption...
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Commentary
ChatGPT in Dermatology Clinical Practice: Potential Uses and Pitfalls
We focus on the potential benefits as well as the pitfalls of using ChatGPT in dermatology clinical practice.
Food for Thought
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Food for Thought
Serum Ferritin Levels: A Clinical Guide in Patients With Hair Loss
In this article, we review the structure and function of ferritin, and we provide a guide for clinical use.
Dermpath Diagnosis
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Dermpath Diagnosis
Enlarging Pigmented Lesion on the Thigh
An 80-year-old man presented with a pigmented lesion on the left lateral thigh near the knee that had been gradually enlarging over several weeks...
Contact Dermatitis
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Contact Dermatitis
Lanolin: The 2023 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year
In this article, we discuss allergic contact dermatitis to lanolin with a focus on its paradoxical nature and the subtleties to consider when...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
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Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
An African woman presents with a growth on the lower lip decades after a large facial burn. What's the condition and what are the key clinical...