Genodermatosis – Friday Pop Quiz 10/4
Genodermatosis This is a genodermatosis. Which statement is INCORRECT? A. Nikolsky's sign can be positive. B. Has a predilection for neck/ axillae, intertriginous areas. C. The responsible gene is ATP2C1. D. The responsible gene encodes a Ca2+ pump located in the sarcoplasmic reticulum. E. Superinfection with herpes simplex virus can occur in the genital region. To find out the correct answer …
Genodermatosis
Oral Erosions – Friday Pop Quiz 9-13
epidermal detachment This patient also has extensive oral erosions. He tells you his only new medication is dicloxacillin, which he is taking for impetigo. How many days prior to development of the pictured eruption did this patient most likely begin taking dicloxacillin? A. Hours-2 days B. 7-21 days C. 21-56 days D. 60-90 days E. >180 days To find out the correct answer and read the explanation …
epidermal detachment
JDD September Issue Highlights
Here are the highlights from the September issue of JDD!   For African American women, concerns about facial aging may be more about pigmentary concerns and shifts in underlying soft tissue volume in Understanding the Female African American Facial Aesthetic Patient.     Authors evaluate long-term safety and efficacy of ATX-101 for submental fat reduction in ATX-101 (Deoxycholic Ac …
Cutaneous Manifestation – Friday Pop Quiz – 9/6
Cutaneous Manifestation All of the following are true regarding the condition pictured EXCEPT: A. Perilesional direct immunofluroescence shows granular IgA in the dermal papillae and at the dermoepidermal junction. B. Only 20% of patients have a gluten-sensitive enteropathy. C. It is associated with HLA-DQ2, HLA-DR3, and HLA-B8. D. It is associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. E. Cutaneous findings ar …
Cutaneous Manifestation