Commentary
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Commentary
Parabens: The 2019 Nonallergen of the Year
Consumers are exposed to parabens in a wide variety of personal care products. Despite high public interest in limiting exposure, parabens have a...
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Commentary
Leukemia Cutis–Associated Leonine Facies and Eyebrow Loss
Leonine facies may present in association with leukemia cutis and other cancers. Although eyebrow loss in leonine facies often is not reversible,...
Environmental Dermatology
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Environmental Dermatology
What’s Eating You? Millipede Burns
Millipede burns cause localized pigmentary changes that may be associated with pain or burning. Because these burns may resemble child abuse in...
Practical Pearls
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Practical Pearls
Clinical Pearl: Kinesiology Tape for Onychocryptosis
Traditional conservative treatments for onychocryptosis require excellent compliance and therefore are not always successful. A novel technique...
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Practical Pearls
Hair Loss in Skin of Color Patients
There are unique nuances when diagnosing, treating, and understanding styling practices leading to hair loss in black patients. Dr. Candrice Heath...
Original Research
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Original Research
Analysis of Nail-Related Content in the Basic Dermatology Curriculum
Accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment of nail disorders ideally should be taught as early as medical school and extend into dermatology...
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Original Research
Nail Irregularities Associated With Sézary Syndrome
Nail changes are frequently observed in patients with Sézary syndrome (SS). In this retrospective study, the authors reviewed medical records from...
Case Reports
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Case Reports
Cutaneous Metastasis of Endometrial Carcinoma: An Unusual and Dramatic Presentation
Cutaneous metastases of endometrial carcinoma are extremely rare and typically present in areas of direct local spread. This case of cutaneous...
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Case Reports
Relapsing Polychondritis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus
One-third of relapsing polychondritis (RP) patients have coexisting autoimmune disease. Dermatologists must be aware of the potential for...
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Case Reports
Nivolumab-Induced Lichen Planus Pemphigoides
Dermatologists should be able to recognize and manage common cutaneous reactions to cancer immunotherapies. The patient reported here developed...
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Case Reports
Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Perineural Involvement in Nevus Sebaceus
Nevus sebaceus (NS) is frequently found on the scalp and may increase in size during puberty. We present a case of squamous cell carcinoma arising...
Clinical Review
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Clinical Review
Topical Natural Products in Managing Dermatologic Conditions: Observations and Recommendations
Patients increasingly are requesting nature-based skin care products, but the available data is limited. Here, the authors share their...
Tech Talk
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Tech Talk
New Diagnostic Procedure Codes and Reimbursement
The 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes changes and additions to the billing codes for biopsies and telemedicine services. This article...
Photo Challenge
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Photo Challenge
Papules and Telangiectases on the Distal Fingers of a Child
A 4-year-old girl presented to our dermatology clinic with asymptomatic flesh-colored bumps on the fingers of 2 to 3 months’ duration. Prior to...
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Photo Challenge
Acral Flesh-Colored Papules on the Fingers
A 13-year-old otherwise healthy adolescent boy presented to the dermatology clinic for a rash on the bilateral dorsal hands of approximately 1...
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Photo Challenge
Acquired Hypertrichosis of the Periorbital Area and Malar Cheek
An otherwise healthy woman in her late 50s with Fitzpatrick skin type II presented to the dermatology department for a scheduled cosmetic...
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Photo Challenge
Acute-Onset Alopecia
A previously healthy 45-year-old man presented to the dermatology department with abrupt onset of patchy, progressively worsening alopecia of the...
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Photo Challenge
Coalescing Papules on Bilateral Mastectomy Scars
A 57-year-old woman with triple-negative ductal breast cancer presented with a mildly pruritic rash on bilateral mastectomy scars of 3 to 4 months...
Dermpath Diagnosis
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Dermpath Diagnosis
Unilateral Facial Papules and Plaques
A 9-year-old boy presented with a slowly progressive lesion of 5 years’ duration affecting only the left side of the face in a dermatomal pattern...
Case Letter
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Case Letter
Symmetric Lichen Amyloidosis: An Atypical Location on the Bilateral Extensor Surfaces of the Arms
Lichen amyloidosis (LA) classically presents as a pruritic and papular eruption localized to the pretibial surface of the legs. This report...
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Case Letter
Asboe-Hansen Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Asboe-Hansen sign is a useful clinical tool for diagnosing toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). It can be employed to generate a fresh bulla for...
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Case Letter
Netherton Syndrome: An Atypical Presentation
Netherton syndrome is characterized by generalized erythroderma and scaling, hair shaft abnormalities, and dysregulation of the immune system.
For Residents
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For Residents
The Evolution of the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship
Residents should be aware of recent changes to the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship.