Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
Ulcerated Nodule on the Lip
A 79-year-old man with a medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and atrial fibrillation presented with an enlarging lesion...
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Photo Challenge
Genital Ulcerations With Swelling
A 50-year-old man with a history of recurrent genital herpes simplex virus infections presented to the hospital with genital lesions and swelling...
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Photo Challenge
Porcelain White, Crinkled, Violaceous Patches on the Inner Thighs
A 50-year-old woman presented with multiple pruritic lesions on the right inner thigh of 2 years’ duration. Physical examination revealed...
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Photo Challenge
Multiple Nodules on the Scrotum
A 33-year-old man presented with progressively enlarging bumps on the scrotum that were present since adolescence. The lesions were asymptomatic...
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Photo Challenge
Erythematous Plaques on the Dorsal Aspect of the Hand
A 33-year-old woman presented with an asymptomatic rash on the left hand that was suspected by her primary care physician to be a flare of hand...
Commentary
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Commentary
The Growing Pains of Changing Times for Acne and Rosacea Pathophysiology: Where Will It All End Up?
Although acne vulgaris (AV) and rosacea do not make front-page news quite as often as some of these other aforementioned disease states in the...
Original Research
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Original Research
Evaluation of Laboratory Follow-up in Acne Patients Treated With Isotretinoin
We conducted a retrospective analysis of the changes in laboratory parameters used in daily practice for patients with acne who were treated with...
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Original Research
Association Between Psoriasis and Obesity Among US Adults in the 2009-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
We sought to investigate the association between psoriasis and obesity utilizing a representative US population of adults—the 2009-2014 National...
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Original Research
Top 50 Authors in Dermatology by Publication Rate (2017-2022)
Higher proportions of female dermatology trainees as well as efforts to increase mentorship and research support for female dermatologists may...
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Original Research
Analysis of a Pilot Curriculum for Business Education in Dermatology Residency
A pilot curriculum supports implementation of business education teaching and will be particularly helpful in dermatology.
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Original Research
Economic Burden and Quality of Life of Patients With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Helsinki, Finland: A Survey-Based Study
With effective treatments, atopic dermatitis–associated comorbidities may be decreased and the economic burden for the patient and health care...
Practical Pearls
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Practical Pearls
Use of the Retroauricular Pull-Through Sandwich Flap for Repair of an Extensive Conchal Bowl Defect With Complete Cartilage Loss
Reconstruction of an extensive conchal bowl defect with notable cartilage loss is challenging due to the unique shape of the concha, the need for...
Military Dermatology
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Military Dermatology
Understanding Medical Standards for Entrance Into Military Service and Disqualifying Dermatologic Conditions
The military is a desirable career field for many young adults; however, the Department of Defense (DoD) requires its members to maintain a level...
Skin of Color
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Skin of Color
Improving Diagnostic Accuracy in Skin of Color Using an Educational Module
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a focused educational module for improving diagnostic accuracy and confidence in the treatment of...
Dermpath Diagnosis
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Dermpath Diagnosis
Painful, Nonhealing, Violaceus Plaque on the Right Breast
A 42-year-old woman with a medical history of hypertension and smoking tobacco (5 pack years) presented with a painful, nonhealing, violaceous,...
Hospital Consult
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Hospital Consult
Palliative Care: Utilization Patterns in Inpatient Dermatology
Although severe dermatologic disease negatively impacts patients’ quality of life, palliative care may be underutilized in this population.
Case Letter
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Case Letter
Porocarcinoma Development in a Prior Trauma Site
Porocarcinoma is a rare, potentially aggressive, glandular malignancy that should be a clinical consideration in patients presenting with a...
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Case Letter
Treatment of an Unresectable Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma With ED&C and 5-FU
Electrodesiccation and curettage followed by topical 5-fluorouracil may be an effective option in eliminating unresectable primary cutaneous...
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Case Letter
Penile Herpes Vegetans in a Patient With Well-controlled HIV
Maintain a high clinical suspicion for herpes vegetans in a patient who has a history of immunosuppression and presents with exophytic genital...
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Case Letter
Methemoglobinemia Induced by Application of an Anesthetic Cream
Dermatologists should be aware of methemoglobinemia as a serious adverse effect of local anesthetics and guide patients accordingly, as patients...
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Case Letter
Cryptococcus neoformans Panniculitis Unmasked: A Paradoxical Reaction to Therapy
Panniculitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans is a rare complication in solid organ transplant recipients.
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Case Letter
Adjuvant Scalp Rolling for Patients With Refractory Alopecia Areata
Dermatologists should be aware of scalp rolling as a safe, affordable, and potentially effective adjuvant to conventional therapy for alopecia...
Clinical Review
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Clinical Review
Pigmenting Purpuric Dermatoses: Striking But Not a Manifestation of COVID-19 Infection
Dermatologists should be aware of the clinical presentations of pigmenting purpuric dermatoses (PPDs).
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Clinical Review
Imaging Tools for Noninvasive Hair Assessment
We provide an overview of 4 noninvasive hair imaging technologies: global photography, trichoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM), and...
For Residents
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For Residents
Review of 3 Comprehensive Anki Flash Card Decks for Dermatology Residents
Publicly available Anki flashcard decks may aid dermatology residents in mastering the learning objectives required during training.