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Using viral load, CD4+ levels, and clinical response to guide antiviral therapy for HIV
A summary of the most recent guidelines from the International AIDS Society.
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Ulcerated Atrophic Striae From Etretinate
Oral retinoids such as etretinate and acitretin are commonly associated with dose-dependent, mucocutaneous side effects such as dryness, peeling,...
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Transverse Leukonychia With Systemic Infection
Transverse white nail bands (leukonychia) have been described in association with systemic illnesses and exposure to toxins, and medications. We...
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Malignant Melanoma With Zosteriform Metastases
Melanoma is a tumor that has a high tendency to metastasize to the skin. Zosteriform metastases are a rare form of metastasizing melanoma. We...
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Subungal Amelanotic Melanoma
We describe a 76-year-old white male with subungual amelanotic melanoma. The lack of pigmentation of the lesion may cause misdiagnosis and...
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Blue Nevus With Satellitosis Mimicking Malignant Melanoma
Blue nevus rarely develops a malignant melanoma. The loss of the regular border and the development of satellite lesions are ominous clinical...
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Onchocerciasis Presenting With Lower Extremity, Hypopigmented Macules
Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a parasitic infection caused by the filarial nematode, Onchocerca volvulus. It infects 18 million people...
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Cactus Skin Injuries
Cactus spine injuries to the skin are usually treated by removing the visible spines and applying a topical corticosteroid. With this approach,...