Commentary
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Commentary
Nasal Tanning Sprays: Illuminating the Risks of a Popular TikTok Trend
We encourage dermatologists to diligently stay informed about the popular societal trends related to the skin such as the use of nasal tanning...
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Commentary
Androgenetic Alopecia: What Works?
When it comes to selecting medical treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), patients and practitioners alike want to know, “What works?”
Case Letter
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Case Letter
Cemiplimab-Associated Eruption of Generalized Eruptive Keratoacanthoma of Grzybowski
Immunotherapy, including immune checkpoint inhibitors such as programmed cell-death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitors, is associated with an array of...
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Case Letter
Multiple New-Onset Pyogenic Granulomas During Treatment With Paclitaxel and Ramucirumab
Some patients experience paradoxical formation of vascular tumors such as pyogenic granulomas when treated with combination therapy with...
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Case Letter
Superficial Vascular Anomaly of the Glabella Mimicking a Cutaneous Cyst
Vascular anomalies should be included in the differential diagnosis of soft cutaneous nodules, as management differs from cysts or lipomas.
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Case Letter
Psychogenic Purpura
Psychogenic purpura is a rare vasculopathy characterized by painful recurrent episodes of purpura. It is a diagnosis of exclusion that may...
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Case Letter
Methotrexate-Induced Mucositis in a Patient With Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma
Dermatologists should be aware of the potential mucocutaneous adverse effects of high-dosage methotrexate.
Environmental Dermatology
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Environmental Dermatology
Botanical Briefs: Contact Dermatitis Induced by Western Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergii)
Western poison ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergii) accounts for many of the cases of Toxicodendron contact dermatitis (TCD) in the...
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Environmental Dermatology
Botanical Briefs: Neem Oil (Azadirachta indica)
We review and discuss the pharmacologic, biologic, and medicinal properties of neem in disease management.
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Environmental Dermatology
What’s Eating You? Rhipicephalus Ticks Revisited
Rhipicephalus ticks are vectors of a variety of diseases, including the rickettsial diseases Rocky Mountain spotted fever and...
Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
Asymptomatic Violaceous Plaques on the Face and Back
A 35-year-old Black woman presented to dermatology as a new patient for evaluation of an asymptomatic rash that had enlarged and spread to involve...
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Photo Challenge
Ectatic Vessels on the Chest
A 32-year-old woman presented to vascular surgery for evaluation of spider veins of 2 years’ duration that originated on the breasts but later...
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Photo Challenge
Blue to Slate Gray Discoloration of the Proximal Fingernails
An 88-year-old man presented with asymptomatic and unchanging discoloration of the proximal fingernails of both hands of 50 years’ duration.
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Photo Challenge
Diffusely Scattered Macules Following Radiation Therapy
A 41-year-old woman was referred to dermatology by her radiation oncologist for evaluation of a rash on the right breast at the site of prior...
Clinical Review
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Clinical Review
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Chronic Inflammatory Dermatoses
Squamous cell carcinoma can develop within chronic inflammatory dermatoses.
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Clinical Review
Axillary Contact Dermatitis: An Update on Potential Allergens and Management
Understanding the clinical features and range of potential sources in axillary contact dermatitis allows for efficient recognition and elimination...
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Clinical Review
Acne and Pregnancy: A Clinical Review and Practice Pearls
The management of acne in pregnancy requires careful consideration of therapeutic choices to guarantee the safety of both the mother and the...
Original Research
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Original Research
PRAME Expression in Melanocytic Proliferations in Special Sites
Strong expression of the preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME) via immunohistochemistry provides a reliable indicator for benignity...
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Original Research
Analysis of Nail Excision Practice Patterns in the Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Database 2012-2017
The objective of this study was to analyze trends in nail excision practice patterns among medical providers in the United States.
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Original Research
Association Between LDL-C and Androgenetic Alopecia Among Female Patients in a Specialty Alopecia Clinic
To understand the relationship between female pattern hair loss (FPHL) severity and abnormal cholesterol levels, we performed a retrospective...
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Original Research
A Cross-sectional Analysis of Regional Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Phototherapy Services From 2010 to 2023
In this study we aimed to illustrate the most recent regional payment trends in phototherapy procedures for Medicare B patients.
Practical Pearls
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Practical Pearls
The Many Uses of the Humble Alcohol Swab
The 70% isopropyl alcohol swab can aid in the accurate diagnosis of lesions and skin conditions, identification of biopsy sites, and disinfection...
Dermpath Diagnosis
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Dermpath Diagnosis
Pink Papules on the Cheek
A 31-year-old woman presented with a slow-growing, tender, pruritic lesion on the right cheek of 4 to 5 months’ duration. Shave and punch biopsies...
Food for Thought
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Food for Thought
Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 2
Medications are a common culprit of telogen effluvium (TE), and medication-induced TE should be suspected in patients presenting with diffuse...
Skin of Color
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Skin of Color
Analysis of Online Diet Recommendations for Vitiligo
We reviewed the top online web pages accessible to the public regarding diet suggestions that affect vitiligo symptoms. We then compared these...