Derm In-Review

Acne Vulgaris – Friday Pop Quiz 10/1
This patient also has a diagnosis of acne vulgaris (diagnosed 10 years ago). What is the most likely explanation for these cutaneous changes? A. Peripheral vascular disease B. Diabetes mellitus C. Drugs hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin D. Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation E. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click he …
It’s Mnemonic Monday! Hyperlipoproteinemia
HyperlipoproteinemiaOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember findings/mutations associated with Familial LPL deficiency (type I hyperlipoproteinemia) with the following mnemonic: AudRey got lipo for her 1st Cat because he had low self-esteem from being blind and having no abs. Au(d)Re(y)- Autosomal recessive (got) Lipo- Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (for her) C(at)- Apolipoprotein C-II ( …
Hyperlipoproteinemia