Dermatology
DermaDiagnosis
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...
DermaDiagnosis
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...
DermaDiagnosis
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...
DermaDiagnosis
Common "Lesion" Leads to Rare Diagnosis
For five years, a 12-year-old boy has had an expanding, asymptomatic lesion on his left thigh and knee. There was no known precipitating event—no...
Clinical Review
Diagnosing and Treating Hansen's Disease
Few human diseases instill greater fear than leprosy (Hansen’s disease), and few are as poorly understood. Worldwide, the number of new cases has...
Clinical Review
Diagnosing and Treating Hansen's Disease
DermaDiagnosis
An Unexpected Effect of Crohn's
A 47-year-old woman presents with a lesion that first appeared on her arm two months ago. The lesion has grown increasingly tender and large and...
DermaDiagnosis
Lesion Has Doubled in Size in Two Weeks
Six weeks ago, a new lesion began to appear on the forearm of this 63-year-old woman; it has grown rapidly in the ensuing time. She first went to...
DermaDiagnosis
Eyelids Are Irritated (But Eyes Are Fine)
A 22-year-old woman is evaluated for a recurring itchy rash on both the upper and lower bilateral eyelids, which has been present for months. Her...