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Man Seeks Treatment for Periodic “Eruptions”

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: January 30, 2014

For three months, a 38-year-old man has been trying to resolve an “eruption” on his neck. The rash burns and itches, though only mildly...

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A 10-Year Wait for Diagnosis

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: January 21, 2014

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Being “Puzzled” as the First Step to Diagnosis

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: January 9, 2014

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Hair Loss at a Very Young Age

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: December 27, 2013

A 10-year-old boy is referred to dermatology with a four-month history of hair loss. The affected area of the vertex is now large enough to alarm h...

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When There’s More to the Story …

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: December 20, 2013

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Painless Lesion Interferes With Man’s Vision

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: December 11, 2013

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Growing Lesion Impedes Finger Flexion

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: November 25, 2013

For several years, a 45-year-old man has had an asymptomatic lesion on the volar aspect of his fourth finger. The lesion is growing and increasingl...

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Cryotherapy: A Beginner’s Guide

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: November 22, 2013

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A Little Pink in the Cheeks Signals Serious Problem

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: November 14, 2013

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A Purplish Rash on the Instep

Author:: Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA

Publish date: November 1, 2013

Several months ago, an itchy rash appeared on the foot of this 61-year-old African-American woman. She tried using a variety of OTC and prescriptio...