Derm In-Review

Spontaneous Eruption – Friday Pop Quiz – 7/23
What is the most likely diagnosis in an otherwise well appearing 3-year-old child with a spontaneous eruption of the rash seen below? A. Pityriasis rosea B. Erythema dyschromicum perstans C. Café-au-lait macules D. Pigmentary mosaicism E. None of the above To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review …
Erosions and Ulcerations – Friday Pop Quiz 7/16/2021
Additional manifestations of which disorder range from poikiloderma of the scalp to central flagellate erythema to erosions and ulcerations: A. Systemic lupus erythematosus B. Scleroderma C. Sarcoidosis D. Dermatomyositis E. Behcet's disease To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of …
It’s Mnemonic Monday! Neurofibromatosis Major Diagnostic Criteria
NeurofibromatosisOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the major diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis type I with the following mnemonic: Chase Bank LOANS C- Café-au-lait spots B- Bony abnormalities (sphenoid wing dysplasia, pseudoarthrosis, sphenoid dysplasia, scoliosis) L- Lisch nodules (iris hamartomas) O-Optic glioma A- Axillary/inguinal freckling (Crowe’s sign …
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Pediatric Rash – Friday Pop Quiz 7/9/2021
A 4-month-old African-American male presents for the rash shown. The rash has been present for the past two months. The mother describes that the baby tends to be bothered by this rash and can be seen trying to rub his feet together. Which of the following tests should be performed next? A. KOH B. Mineral oil prep C. Skin biopsy D. Bacterial culture E. Fungal culture To find o …