Dermatology
Clinical Review
Efficacy and Emergent Sequelae in the Use of Biologics for Psoriasis
Biologics are a relatively new class of therapeutic agents for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Although these immune-...
Case Reports
Hyperpigmented Eruption on Chest
An adolescent boy has a hyperpigmented eruption on his chest; a man presents with pruritic, keratotic, scaly papules on both legs.
Clinical Review
Emergent Diagnosis of the Unknown Rash: An Algorithmic Approach
Rash is among the top 20 reasons for ED visits in the United States. Certain rashes can lead to poor outcomes and even death if they are not...
Case Reports
Lesions on Left Shin
A woman has lesions on her left shin that have been progressively enlarging; a man presents with a pruritic rash on his elbow.
Article
Recurrent Blistering Plaque on Upper Back
A man presents with a recurrent blistering plaque and is concerned that he may have herpes; another man has a bleeding vascular nodule on his...
Case Reports
Bleeding Mole on Back
A woman has a “bleeding mole” on her back; another woman presents with a painful eruption on her index finger.
Case Reports
Burning Rash on Hands
An older woman is troubled by the feeling of insects crawling under her skin; a man with a history of vitiligo seeks treatment for a burning rash...
Article
Persistent Redness on Cheeks
A woman presents with abdominal tenderness and palpable purpura on her lower extremities; another woman has persistent redness of the cheeks.
Case Reports
Asymptomatic Lesion Within Tattoo
A woman seeks consultation for a growth within a tattoo on her arm; a female college student presents with intermittent itching of 2 weeks'...
Case Reports
Scalp Inflammation and Hair Loss
A man presents with a persistent rash unresponsive to topical steroid therapy on his neck and upper chest; a young boy has scalp inflammation,...
Article
Acute Hair Loss on Scalp
A man is concerned about acute hair loss on a section of his scalp; a woman presents for treatment of pruritic papules and wheals on her right...