It’s Mnemonic Monday! X-Linked Recessive (XLR) Syndromes
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember syndromes with an X-linked Recessive (XLR) inheritance pattern with the following mnemonic:
CHAD’S KINKY WIFE GOT LUCKY
Chronic granulomatous disease
Hunter’s disease
Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Dyskeratosis congenita
SCID
Menkes Kinky hair disease
Wiskott-Aldrich
Ichthyosis
X-linked Fabry’s disease
Ehlers-Danlos V and IX …
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember syndromes with an X-linked Recessive (XLR) inheritance pattern with the following mnemonic:
CHAD’S KINKY WIFE GOT LUCKY
Chronic granulomatous disease
Hunter’s disease
Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Dyskeratosis congenita
SCID
Menkes Kinky hair disease
Wiskott-Aldrich
Ichthyosis
X-linked Fabry’s disease
Ehlers-Danlos V and IX … Continue reading "It’s Mnemonic Monday! X-Linked Recessive (XLR) Syndromes"
This is the first edition of a quarterly column highlighting articles of interest to dermatologists from non-dermatologic literature. It is already difficult to keep up to date with the high volume and forever expanding literature in dermatologic journals. Additionally, it is virtually impossible to read the full breadth of biomedical literature for materials relevant to the field of dermatology. … 
November is Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month! Let's test your knowledge with a quick pop quiz!
Which of the following negative impacts are reported by those who suffer from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)?
A: Skin infections1
B: Physical discomfort2
C: Avoidance of public view, handshakes, and other forms of touch (pre-COVID-19, of course)2
D: Greater prevalence of depression and/or … 
This month’s Patient Buzz includes articles that address skin issues from wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Does exercising in a mask cause “maskne?” Are face mask brackets helpful or hurtful in preventing skin irritation?
Review this list of dermatology news in the consumer press and be prepared for your patient’s questions about face masks and other skincare topics in … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember syndromes with an X-linked Dominant (XLD) inheritance pattern with the following mnemonic:
The CHICAGO Bulls Dominated Because They Had the MIDAS Touch
Conradi-Hünermann
Incontinentia pigmenti
CHILD
Albright’s
Goltz
Oro-facial digital syndrome
Bazex
MIDAS (microphthalmia, dermal aplasia, and sclerocornea)
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