Dermatology
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Generalized rash following ankle ulceration
From the Journals
Severe respiratory failure strikes healthy teens on trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
A case series of five patients suggests a link between trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and lung disease.
From the Journals
By the numbers: Readmissions for skin conditions
The 5-year analysis shows rates are highest for vascular hamartomas, dermatomyositis, and mycosis fungoides.
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Geometric rash on arms and legs
From the Journals
Hormone use linked to hair loss in transgender adults
Scalp hair loss was significantly higher for trans men on masculinizing hormones, compared with those not taking hormones.
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
A 5-year-old boy with a papular rash on his arm
What unilateral benign rash that typically occurs on the extremities starts as pink or skin-colored asymptomatic papules in a linear orientation...
Conference Coverage
Atopic dermatitis in adults associated with increased risk of dementia
CHICAGO – New data suggest that adults with atopic dermatitis have a twofold increased risk of developing dementia.
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Raised lesion on hand
Commentary
Is it measles? – Diagnosis and management for the pediatric provider
The measles rash appears 2-4 days after the onset of fever, and is initially maculopapular and blanching.
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Widespread hyperpigmented plaques
Applied Evidence
A practical guide to the care of ingrown toenails
Choose either a conservative or surgical treatment approach based on severity. The Vandenbos procedure, described here, is an effective surgical...