Rare Diseases
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Tocilizumab preserves lung function in systemic sclerosis
MADRID – The results of the focuSSced phase 3 study showed a significantly lower proportion of tocilizumab- than placebo-treated patients...
Case Reports
Acroangiodermatitis of Mali and Stewart-Bluefarb Syndrome
Acroangiodermatitis (AAD) is a rare benign vascular proliferation characterized by violaceous patches or plaques of the extremities resembling...
Case Reports
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome and Merkel Cell Carcinoma
This case of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) had no clearly identifiable cause on presentation with later diagnosis of metastatic Merkel...
Conference Coverage
Baseline imaging recommended in all Merkel cell carcinoma patients
CHICAGO – New data emphasize the need for routine baseline scans in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.
Conference Coverage
Gentamicin restores wound healing in hereditary epidermolysis bullosa
CHICAGO - In a fatal inherited type of epidermolysis bullosa, topical gentamicin demonstrated clinical benefit.
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Coalescing Papules on Bilateral Mastectomy Scars
A 57-year-old woman with triple-negative ductal breast cancer presented with a mildly pruritic rash on bilateral mastectomy scars of 3 to 4 months...
Case Letter
Asboe-Hansen Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Asboe-Hansen sign is a useful clinical tool for diagnosing toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). It can be employed to generate a fresh bulla for...
Case Letter
Scurvy Masquerading as Reactive Arthritis
Patients with scurvy often pose a diagnostic dilemma because their presenting symptoms can lead physicians down a laborious and costly road of...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Immunomodulators for inflammatory skin diseases
WASHINGTON - Off-label therapies discussed by Dr. Friedman include dapsone, hydroxychloroquine, and pentoxifylline.
From the Journals
Case report may link gluteal implants to lymphoma
On the heels of increased reports of breast implant–related anaplastic large cell lymphoma, researchers report a case of lymphoma that may be...
Conference Coverage
BTK inhibitor calms pemphigus vulgaris with low-dose steroids
WASHINGTON – PRN1008 blocks BTK receptors on B cells, thus forestalling the B-cell mediated inflammatory cascade.