Dermatology
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A persistent, nonhealing lesion in a transplant patient
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Toxins detected in laser hair removal plume
Major finding: During a laser procedure, the level of ultrafine particles rose to nearly 450,000/cc.Data source: Gas chromatography and dust-...
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After 15 Years, Still Losing Hair, Only Faster
A 43-year-old woman presents to dermatology with the extremely common complaint of hair loss. The problem is not new; she first noticed it 15...
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Eczema of the eyelids? Think chemical allergy
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Role of food allergy in eczema downplayed
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A fingernail "infection" present since birth
Joe Monroe describes a case of a "fungal infection" that has affected the patient's fingernails since birth.
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A physical deformity no clinician has asked about
Joe Monroe doesn't know what this patient's condition is, exactly, but he's going to find out!
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A haircut yields memorable findings
Joe R. Monroe encounters a man whose trip to the barber prompted a visit to dermatology.
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Thumb: Scaling with Pitted Nail Plate
About a year ago, this 40-year-old man developed scaling on the distal one-third of his thumbnail.
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Giving providers a (diagnostic) hand with rash
Treatment for fungal infection seemed to help this man's hand condition, but not much. Could the cause be something else?