June 2024, Volume 113, Issue Number 6

Photo Challenge

Photo Challenge

Subungual Nodule in a Pediatric Patient

Author:

Rewan M. Abdelwahab, BA

Grace Y. Kim, MD

Jenny L. Link, MD

A 13-year-old girl presented to her pediatrician with a small pink bump under the left great toenail of 8 months’ duration that was slowly growing...
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Photo Challenge

Reticulated Brownish Erythema on the Lower Back

Author:

Diem-Phuong D. Dao, MD

Dirk M. Elston, MD

A 42-year-old woman presented with an asymptomatic, erythematous, lacelike rash on the lower back of 8 months’ duration that was first noticed by...
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Photo Challenge

Flesh-Colored Pinpoint Papules With Fine White Spicules on the Upper Body

Author:

Catherine Grace Plan Hobayan, MD

Abraham Korman, MD

Judith Lin, MD

A 54-year-old Black woman presented with a rash that developed 6 months after a renal transplant due to a history of systemic lupus erythematosus...
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Clinical Review

Clinical Review

Olive Oil Shows Promise for Wound Healing of Ulcers

Author:

Sara Malik, MD

Muhammad Taaha Hassan, BHSc

Amor Khachemoune, MD

This article reviews studies that investigated the use of olive oil on diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, perineal ulcers, and chronic ulcers...
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Practical Pearls

Practical Pearls

Need a Wood Lamp Alternative? Grab Your Smartphone

Author:

Ruth Zagales, BS

Abraham M. Korman, MD

Free smartphone applications (apps) can simulate UV light and functionally serve as a Wood lamp.
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Original Research

Original Research

Oxidative Stress in Patients With Melasma: An Evaluation of the Correlation of the Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis Parameters and Modified MASI Score

Author:

Funda Erduran, MD

Yıldız Hayran, MD

Selma Emre, MD

Funda Eren, MD

Aysegül Yalçınkaya Iyidal, MD

Özcan Erel, MD

This study aimed to investigate the presence of oxidative stress in patients with melasma by evaluating thiol/disulfide homeostasis.
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Original Research

Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Males: Analysis of Time to Diagnosis and Disease Severity

Author:

Tiaranesha Jackson, MD, MPH

Yacine Sow, MD

Susan C. Taylor, MD

Temitayo Ogunleye, MD

Most males with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) experience considerable diagnostic delays and typically present to dermatology...
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Commentary

Commentary

Latest Breakthroughs in Molluscum Contagiosum Therapy

Author:

Nanette B. Silverberg, MD

For the first time, we have US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved products to treat molluscum contagiosum virus infections. Previously,...
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Commentary

How Media Coverage of Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss Has Impacted Prescribing Habits

Author:

Drew Taylor, MD

Mary Michael, DO

Tam H. Nguyen, DO

Kyle Lauck, MD

Kelly K. Park, MD

Stanislav N. Tolkachjov, MD

Eduardo Weiss, MD

The authors conducted a survey of US-based board-certified dermatologists to investigate the impact of The New York Times article on...
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Dermpath Diagnosis

Dermpath Diagnosis

Erythematous Flaky Rash on the Toe

Author:

Sarah K. Friske, BBA

Claire J. Wiggins, MD

Alison B. Carrigg, DO

Angela K. Bohlke, MD

Riyad N.H. Seervai, MD, PhD

A 62-year-old man presented with an erythematous flaky rash associated with burning pain on the right medial second toe that persisted for several...
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Residency Roundup

Residency Roundup

The Impact of the Recent Supreme Court Ruling on the Dermatology Recruitment Pipeline

Author:

Alexandra Flamm, MD

Timmie R. Sharma, MD

Vinod E. Nambudiri, MD, MBA, EdM

The 2023 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on the use of race-based criteria in college admissions may have implications...
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Environmental Dermatology

Environmental Dermatology

Aquatic Antagonists: Dermatologic Injuries From Sea Urchins (Echinoidea)

Author:

Caroline J. Brailsford, MD

Dirk M. Elston, MD

This article aims to bring awareness to the myriad complications from sea urchin injuries as well as the mechanisms for successful spine removal...
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Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum

Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum

Plantar Hyperpigmentation

Author:

Richard P. Usatine, MD

Candrice R. Heath, MD

Plantar hyperpigmentation is a benign finding in many individuals and is especially prevalent in those with darker skin...
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Hospital Consult

Hospital Consult

Inpatient Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Delphi Consensus Study

Author:

McKenzie Needham, BS

Rita Pichardo, MD

Afsaneh Alavi, MD

Aileen Y. Chang, MD

Steven Daveluy, MD

Katherine L. DeNiro, MD

Anna Dewan, MD

Milad Eshaq, MD

Lindy Fox, MD

Jennifer Lin Hsiao, MD

Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD

Joslyn S. Kirby, MD

Daniela Kroshinsky, MD

Alex G. Ortega-Loayza, MD

Jennifer Brescoll Manusco, MD

Robert G. Micheletti, MD

Arash Mostaghimi, MD

Caroline A. Nelson, MD

Helena B. Pasieka, MD

Martina L. Porter, MD

Barry I. Resnik, MD

Christopher J. Sayed, MD

Vivian Y. Shi, MD

Bridget E. Shields, MD

Lindsay C. Strowd, MD

These recommendations serve as an important resource for providers caring for inpatients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and represent a...
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Case Letter

Case Letter

Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas in Concomitant Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Should Prompt Evaluation for Cardiac Rhabdomyomas Prior to Initiation of Propranolol

Author:

Maria Gnarra Buethe, MD, PhD

Antonino Di Franco, MD

Laura Uwakwe, MD

Sharon A. Glick, MD

Dermatologists may see patients with infantile hemangiomas (IHs) and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC); therefore, they should be familiar with TSC...
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Case Letter

Extensive Multidrug-Resistant Dermatophytosis From Trichophyton indotineae

Author:

Toan S. Bui, BS

Jessica B. Chan, MD

Kenneth A. Katz, MD, MSc, MSCE

Trichophyton indotineae can cause extensive dermatophytosis that often is resistant to terbinafine and in some cases to other antifungals...
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Case Letter

Histiocytoid Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Challenging Case With Features of Sweet Syndrome

Author:

Asha Gowda, MD

Helena Kuhn, MD

Cathy M. Massoud, MD

Dermatologists and dermatopathologists should be aware of the histiocytoid variant of pyoderma gangrenosum, which can clinical and histologic...
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For Residents

For Residents

Teaching Tips for Dermatology Residents

Author:

Le Wen Chiu, MD

There are several techniques that residents can apply to their practice to cultivate ideal learning environments and outcomes for trainees.
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Table of Contents

Photo Challenge

Photo Challenge

Photo Challenge

Photo Challenge

Clinical Review

Clinical Review

Practical Pearls

Practical Pearls

Original Research

Original Research

Original Research

Commentary

Commentary

Commentary

Dermpath Diagnosis

Dermpath Diagnosis

Residency Roundup

Residency Roundup

Environmental Dermatology

Environmental Dermatology

Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum

Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum

Hospital Consult

Hospital Consult

Case Letter

Case Letter

Case Letter

Case Letter

For Residents

For Residents