Dermatology
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Telangiectasias with tight skin
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Pruritic, pink to violaceous, scaly papules
What dermatologic condition presents abruptly as pruritic, pink to violaceous, scaly papules or plaques, later developing necrotic centers?
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Short-term statin use linked to risk of skin and soft tissue infections
Use of statins was associated with increased risk of SSTIs at an average of 91, 182, and 365 days.
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Tape strips useful to identify biomarkers in skin of young children with atopic dermatitis
Adhesive tape strips can be used to collect skin samples from children with atopic dermatitis to analyze for biomarkers related to AD.
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One-year data support dupilumab’s efficacy and safety in adolescents with AD
The monoclonal antibody dupilumab shows significant treatment response and no serious adverse events in adolescents with atopic dermatitis.
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Persistent rash on the sole
The patient’s immune status offered a clue to the diagnosis
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Painful ulcers on gingiva, tongue, and buccal mucosa
We had one clue that helped explain the ulcers in the patient’s mouth: He had an accompanying low-grade fever.
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Rash with weakness
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Scars and color changes on face
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Long-term opioid use more common in hidradenitis suppurativa
“These results suggest that periodic assessment of pain and screening for long-term opioid use may be warranted,” the authors concluded.
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Apple cider vinegar soaks fall short in atopic dermatitis
Acetic acid, particularly apple cider vinegar, has become prominent among emerging natural remedies for atopic dermatitis.