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- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: March 9, 2022
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus may occur with or without systemic lupus erythematosus. Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), a form of chronic cutaneou...
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: March 3, 2022
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), a form of chronic cutaneous lupus, is most commonly found on the scalp, face, and ears.
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: January 25, 2022
Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease that may affect the skin in addition to multiple body organ systems, including the lungs.
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: January 10, 2022
With a growing skin of color population, it is important to recognize sarcoidosis as soon as possible.
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: November 17, 2021
Seborrheic dermatitis in a woman with brown-gray greasy scale, as well as petaloid papules and plaques that are especially prominent in the nasolab...
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: November 8, 2021
Seborrheic dermatitis affects patients of all ages: infants, adolescents, and adults. It is among the most common dermatologic diagnoses reported i...
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: October 20, 2021
The location of these lesions and the odorous fluid that drained from them pointed to the diagnosis. The acne on the patient’s back was another clu...
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: September 22, 2021
Acne is a leading dermatologic condition in individuals with skin of color in the United States.
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: September 17, 2021
A 27-year-old Hispanic woman with comedonal and inflammatory acne. Erythema is prominent around the inflammatory lesions. Note the pustule on the c...
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: July 26, 2021
Psoriasis prevalence in the United States has been estimated at 3.7%.
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: July 15, 2021
Although individuals of all skin tones may experience the psychosocial impact of psoriasis, quality-of-life measures have been found to be worse in...
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: June 16, 2021
People of African descent have the highest atopic dermatitis prevalence and severity. This fact sheet outlines key clinical features in people...
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: June 14, 2021
People of African descent have the highest atopic dermatitis prevalence and severity. This fact sheet outlines key clinical features in people with...
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: January 21, 2021
In a patient with no history of skin disease, a recent change provided a clue to his condition.
Article
- Author:
- Richard P. Usatine, MD
Publish date: December 11, 2020
The patient had a history of treatment for head lice, but a dermatoscopic exam revealed that lice weren’t to blame for his itchy scalp.
