Contact Dermatitis

Photo Challenge

Blanchable Erythematous Patches on the Fingers

Author:

Radhika Grandhi, MD, MPH

Kyle Owens, MD

Larrissa Rutter, MHS, MPH, PA-C

Katherine C. Marks, MD

A 12-year-old boy presented with well-defined, blanchable, erythematous patches on the distal bilateral palmar aspects of the second to fifth...

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Case Reports

Id Reaction Associated With Red Tattoo Ink

Author:

Alexandra Price, MD

Masoud Tavazoie, MD, PhD

Shane A. Meehan, MD

Marie Leger, MD, PhD

Hypersensitivity reactions to tattoo pigment are on the rise due to the increasing popularity and prevalence of tattoos. Systemic allergic...

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Case Reports

Ice Pack–Induced Perniosis: A Rare and Underrecognized Association

Author:

Donna Tran, DO

Jessica Riley, DO

Anny Xiao, DO

Shirlene Jay, MD

Paul Shitabata, MD

Navid Nami, DO

Perniosis, or chilblain, is characterized by skin lesions that occur as an abnormal reaction to exposure to cold and damp conditions. Ice pack–...

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Case Letter

Gemcitabine-Induced Pseudocellulitis

Author:

Avrom Caplan, MD

Derek H. Chu, MD

Misha Rosenbach, MD

Jakub Svoboda, MD

Gemcitabine-induced pseudocellulitis is a rare cutaneous side effect of gemcitabine therapy. Early recognition of pseudocellulitis may prevent...

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Case Letter

Postirradiation Morphea: Unique Presentation on the Breast

Author:

Loren Franco, MD

Amelia K. Hausauer, MD

Rishi R. Patel, MD

Amber A. Guth, MD

Beth N. McLellan, MD

Postirradiation morphea (PIM) is a rare but well-documented phenomenon that primarily occurs in breast cancer patients who have received radiation...

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Residents’ Corner

Allergy Testing in Dermatology and Beyond

Author:

Ashley D. Lundgren, MD

Identification and avoidance of a culprit allergen has the potential to lead to complete resolution of disease and notable improvement in quality...

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Photo Challenge

Lesions With a Distinct Black Pigment

Author:

Fernanda Salgado, MD

Jessica Connett, MD

Claire Kirkpatrick, BS, PA-C

Richard Marchell, MD

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Hospital Consult

DRESS Syndrome: Clinical Myths and Pearls

Author:

Michael Isaacs, MD

Adela R. Cardones, MD

Sahand Rahnama-Moghadam, MD, MS

The clinical myths and pearls presented here highlight some commonly held assumptions about DRESS syndrome, a severe hypersensitivity drug...

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Conference Coverage

Allergen of the year may be nearer than you think

Author:

Randy Dotinga

MONTEREY, CALIF. – Keep an eye on topical antibiotics, fragrances, and preservatives too, dermatologist urges colleagues.

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Hospital Consult

Investing in the Future of Inpatient Dermatology: The Evolution and Impact of Specialized Dermatologic Consultation in Hospitalized Patients

Author:

Sergey Rekhtman, MD

Allireza Alloo, MD

Inpatient dermatology has transitioned from units that admitted and cared for patients with chronic dermatoses to consultative services that...

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Make the Diagnosis

October 2018

Author:

Donna Bilu Martin, MD

After a camping trip, a woman develops intensely pruritic erythematous papules and vesicles on her arms and hands.

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