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What’s Eating You? Triatoma and Arilus cristatus Bugs
Bites of triatomine bugs can cause anaphylaxis; prevention of bites to diminish household infestation is important because sensitization can...
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Botanical Briefs: Handling the Heat From Capsicum Peppers
Capsaicin is a neuropeptide-active compound found in Capsicum peppers with many promising applications; however, dermatologists should be...
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Botanical Briefs: Daffodils (Narcissus Species)
Narcissus species are thought to be the most common cause of irritant contact dermatitis among florists.
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Botanical Briefs: Toxicodendron Dermatitis
Toxicodendron dermatitis is a pruritic vesicular eruption in areas of contact with the plant.
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Botanical Briefs: Tulipalin A
Contact dermatitis is a common issue for many floral employees. Tulips are one of the most common causes of hand dermatitis.
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Botanical Briefs: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
Ginkgo extract is widely considered safe for use; however, dermatologists should be aware that it can cause systemic dermatitis and serious...
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What’s Eating You? Mosquitoes (Culicidae)
We describe the pathophysiology and clinical appearance of mosquito bite reactions as well as proper management of this condition.
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Aquatic Antagonists: Jellyfish Stings
Jellies, more commonly known as jellyfish, are a common cause of stings in oceans throughout the world.
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What’s Eating You? Caterpillars
This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of dermatoses related to caterpillars.
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Purpura Fulminans in an Asplenic Intravenous Drug User
In patients with severe purpura fulminans and a gangrenous limb, it is important to allow adequate time for demarcation of gangrene and not rush...
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Botanical Briefs: Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
In dermatology, bloodroot has been utilized for its cytotoxic effects; it has been marketed as black salve as an anticancer treatment, but it does...
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Aquatic Antagonists: Sea Cucumbers (Holothuroidea)
Sea cucumbers are sausage-shaped aquatic creatures living on the ocean floors across the world. They are considered a food delicacy in many...
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Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica Associated With Raynaud Phenomenon, Segmental Nevi, Hyperhidrosis, and Scoliosis
Phacomatosis pigmentokeratotica (PPK) is characterized by the coexistence of speckled lentiginous nevus and nevus sebaceous.
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Thick Hyperkeratotic Plaques on the Palms and Soles
A 52-year-old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presented with a rash on the palms and soles of 7 years' duration that started around...
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Pink Patches With a Hyperpigmented Rim
A 25-year-old man presented with a rash on the right hand, chest, abdomen, right thigh, and ankles of 2 weeks’ duration. He reported that the...