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Man Seeks Treatment for Periodic “Eruptions”
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- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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, and...
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A 10-Year Wait for Diagnosis
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- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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Being “Puzzled” as the First Step to Diagnosis
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- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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Hair Loss at a Very Young Age
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- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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...
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When There’s More to the Story …
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- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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Painless Lesion Interferes With Man’s Vision
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- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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Growing Lesion Impedes Finger Flexion
- Author:
- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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...
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Cryotherapy: A Beginner’s Guide
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- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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A Little Pink in the Cheeks Signals Serious Problem
- Author:
- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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A Purplish Rash on the Instep
- Author:
- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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...
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The Most Problematic Warts Have No Sure Treatment
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- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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The Truth About Poison Ivy
- Author:
- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
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Lifelong Problem Has Caused Embarrassment
- Author:
- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
Since the fourth grade, this 22-year-old African-American man has had facial lesions that, although constantly present, worsen in the summer.
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An Itch for Which OTC Creams Fail
- Author:
- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA
Publish date: September 25, 2013
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Unusual Cause for Asymptomatic Rash
- Author:
- Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA