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Two skin problems related or not?
Joe Monroe talks you through the case of a patient who presents with two problem areas. Are they related?
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Ear lesion suspicious for melanoma?
An 80-year-old man with a suspicious-looking lesion on his ear is brought in by his family for evaluation. Are they right to be concerned about...
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Recurrent "rash" on eyelid cause for concern?
The case patient has been treated repeatedly for a rash on her eyelid that has been diagnosed as "staph infection." Is it—or will you discover a...
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Recurrent pigment loss worries patient
Is this patient rightly worried about what she thinks is vitiigo?
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Patient caught in "vicious cycle" with perioral rash
Dermatology guru Joe Monroe walks you through a case presentation involving a woman's efforts to address her perioral rash on her own.
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A persistent rash eludes treatment
Dermatology guru Joe Monroe walks you through a case presentation related to a persistent rash on a young man's abdomen.
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Spreading Lesions on Sun-damaged Skin
A few years ago, a woman first noticed lesions developing on her legs.
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Family Thinks Man has Worms
A 70-year-old man self-refers to dermatology for evaluation of very itchy lesions that have been present for at least three months.
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Is Patient With Fingernail Changes a "Contagious Threat"?
After finishing a month-long course of terbinafine (250 mg), a 27-year-old man is dismayed to see that the fingernail changes he first noted a...
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A "Spider Bite" That Wasn't
Sore “red bumps” began to appear on this 31-year-old woman’s posterior calves six months ago.
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Six-month Facial Rash Continues to Burn
A 39-year-old woman is distraught about the rash that has been present on her face for more than six months. The rash continues to burn and feel...
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Diagnosis Confirmed: What's Next?
About one year ago, this 48-year-old woman noted the appearance of a tiny papule on her left maxilla. It has grown in the interim, becoming of...
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Two Years of Treatment Fails to Resolve Symptoms
Two years ago, this 45-year-old man developed a faint rash on the bilateral malar areas of his cheeks. His primary care provider diagnosed eczema...
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Patient Fears She's "Going Bald"
A 48-year-old woman presents to dermatology with a complaint of hair loss. Distraught, she fears she’s “going bald.” This process began several...
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Patient, Sister Share Skin Problem
A 29-year-old woman presents for evaluation of changes in her skin, which she first noticed during her late teens. The changes have been...