Case Letter
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Case Letter
Dupilumab for Treatment of Severe Atopic Dermatitis in a Heart Transplant Recipient
Dupilumab has the potential to provide relief from particularly tenacious cases of atopic dermatitis. History of solid-organ transplant should not...
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Case Letter
Pustular Tinea Id Reaction
Id reactions, or autoeczematization, can occur secondary to dermatophyte infections, possibly due to a hypersensitivity reaction to the fungus....
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Case Letter
Generalized Granuloma Annulare Responsive to Narrowband UVB
The generalized variant of granuloma annulare (GA) can be persistent, sometimes lasting years to decades. This case report of generalized GA...
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Case Letter
Allergic Contact Dermatitis With Sparing of Exposed Psoriasis Plaques
Patients with plaque-type psoriasis who experience allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) may present with sparing of exposed psoriatic plaques. The...
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Case Letter
Severe Acne Fulminans Following Low-Dose Isotretinoin and Testosterone Use
Acne fulminans (AF), the most severe form of acne, is characterized by deep ulcerations covered by a hemorrhagic crust. It is commonly associated...
Contact Dermatitis
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Contact Dermatitis
Trends in Nail Services May Cause Dermatitis: Not Your Mother’s Nail Polish
The advent of acrylate-based nail treatments has resulted in an uptick in nail-related acrylate allergy. The authors review acrylate-based nail...
Military Dermatology
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Military Dermatology
Treatment Consideration for US Military Members With Skin Disease
Certain skin conditions and treatments are incompatible with military service. There are a number of unique factors civilian dermatologists must...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
Acquired Digital Fibrokeratoma Presenting as a Painless Nodule on the Right Fifth Fingernail
This case describes the clinical and histopathological features of acquired digital fibrokeratoma (ADF) and the differential diagnosis and...
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Case Reports
Ocular Chemical Burns in the Dermatology Office: A Practical Approach to Managing Safety Precautions
Dermatologists should be cognizant of potential hazards to the eyes during facial procedures and always take proper precautions to decrease the...
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Case Reports
Erythema Gyratum Repens–like Eruption in Sézary Syndrome: Evidence for the Role of a Dermatophyte
Erythema gyratum repens (EGR) often is associated with an underlying malignancy, but it is not an obligate paraneoplastic syndrome. This case...
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Case Reports
Heparin-Induced Bullous Hemorrhagic Dermatosis Confined to the Oral Mucosa
It is important for physicians to recognize the clinical appearance of cutaneous adverse reactions to heparin, including bullous hemorrhagic...
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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...
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Case Reports
Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Successfully Treated With Rituximab
Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus can present with a waxing and waning course punctuated by flares. This case illustrates the role of rituximab...
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Case Reports
Acute Graft-vs-host Disease Following Liver Transplantation
Acute graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) is more common in allogeneic stem cell transplantation but can occur in the setting of solid-organ...
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Case Reports
Multiple Atypical Vascular Lesions Following Breast-Conserving Surgery and Radiation
Atypical vascular lesions (AVLs) of the breast have been reported in breast cancer patients following radiation treatment. Conservative breast...
Commentary
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Commentary
Addressing Health Literacy for Miscommunication in Dermatology
Verbal and nonverbal communication skills are essential aspects of health literacy. Improvement in these areas can help dermatologists effectively...
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Commentary
Phototherapy: Is It Still Important?
Despite new technologies and therapeutic options, phototherapy continues to be a valuable tool in the dermatologist’s armamentarium. Between...
Practical Pearls
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Practical Pearls
Clinical Pearl: Advantages of the Scalp as a Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Site
Common challenges associated with split-thickness skin graft (STSG) donor site wounds include slow healing times and poor scar cosmesis. Although...
Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
Painless Nodule on the Leg
A 44-year-old man presented with numbness and a burning sensation of the left lateral leg and dorsal foot of 3 days' duration as well as a left...
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Photo Challenge
Rapidly Growing Cutaneous Nodules on the Scalp
An 8-month-old infant girl presented with rapidly growing cutaneous nodules on the scalp of 1 month's duration. Her parents reported that she...
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Photo Challenge
Recurrent Pruritic Multifocal Erythematous Rash
A 60-year-old man with a history of hyperlipidemia developed acute onset of an intensely pruritic and painful burning rash on the dorsal aspect of...
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Photo Challenge
Rapidly Enlarging Neoplasm on the Face
An 88-year-old woman presented for evaluation of an asymptomatic facial lesion that she first noticed 3 months prior, with rapid growth over the...
Tech Talk
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Tech Talk
Back to the Future: Integrating Technology to Improve Patient-Provider Interactions
Integration of current and future technology in the dermatology office can help minimize documentation burdens and optimize patient care. A...