Derm In-Review

Axillae Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 1/19/2024
A 38-year-old woman with morbid obesity and major depressive disorder presents for evaluation of lesions on her axillae. Previously, the patient has used topical benzoyl peroxide and has received triamcinolone injections to affected areas with minimal improvement. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the treatment of the patient? A. Admit to hospital for ertapenem …
Alopecia Areata – Friday Pop Quiz – 01/12/2024
A 39-year-old woman with a history of alopecia areata presents for evaluation of multiple macules and patches on her left mandibular face. She developed these lesions slowly over several years, where they have remained stable for many years. The patient’s goal now is to achieve repigmentation of the lesions. The patient has previously used topical hydrocortisone 1% cream on the lesions …
Pediatric Skin Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz – 1/5/2023
A 4-month-old infant is brought to the clinic by his mother. The mother reports that her son has had lesions on his cheeks for several weeks. The mother initially treated the lesions using an over-the-counter moisturizer. After visiting her pediatrician, the patient’s mother tried bleach baths and received a steroid cream, which she used once in the last month. Which of the following is …
Pruritic Hand Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 12/29/2023
  Which of the following histopathologic features is most likely to be encountered in this patient with pruritic hand lesions? A. Eosinophilia B. Floor-pattern salt-split skin C. Leukocytoclasia D. Parakeratosis E. Spongiosis To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner  …
Basal Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 12/22/2023
A 91-year-old man with a history of basal cell carcinoma presents for evaluation of the shown lesions on his scalp. His daughter, a nurse who is present with him for his appointment, notes that he had purulent bumps in the same area a few days earlier. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition? A. Oral cefdinir B. Patch testing C. Skin biop …