Dermatology
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After 28 years, a diagnosis is sought
Joe Monroe walks you through a case of a 40-year-old man who finally seeks evaluation of a lesion that has been present since he was 12.
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Edematous Changes Coincide with New Job
A 50-year-old man presents with a six-month history of worsening redness, swelling, and pain in the interdigital web spaces of both feet.
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Topical Steroids: the Solution or the Cause?
A 59-year-old man presents with skin changes on both antecubital areas.
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Is Leprosy the Cause of This Girl's Lesion?
The parents of this 8-month-old infant are alarmed by skin changes that occurred practically overnight on the child’s arm—especially since the...
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Elderly woman baffled by signs of "aging"
Joe Monroe encounters a 91-year-old woman who is outraged (and baffled) by a friend's reference to her "age spots," and takes the opportunity to...
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Wife is Worried That Her Husband's Condition is Contagious
A 70-year-old man presents with a slightly itchy rash on his sternum that has appeared intermittently for years. Told it is “ringworm” by his...
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Man has very uncomfortable problem
Joe Monroe discusses the subtleties of how two related genital conditions can cause not only discomfort and embarrassment but also serious...
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A dermatologic problem is "all in the family"
Joe Monroe sees a patient and her son, solving the mystery of who "caught" what from whom, and provides advice on diagnosing and treating a common...
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Woman with Discomfort and Discoloration on Back
A 42-year-old woman presents with discoloration and discomfort involving her back. The discomfort, which started less than 24 hours ago, is not...
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Inexperienced runner develops leg rash
Joe Monroe discusses the case of a high school student who suddenly decides to take up running, with unanticipated results.