Histologic Bodies – Friday Pop Quiz 4/24
histologic bodies Which of the following histologic bodies is typically found in this condition? A. Guarnieri bodies B. Cowdry Type A bodies C. Cowdry Type B bodies D. Henderson-Patterson bodies E. Russell bodies 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 SanovaWorks. …
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Using Dermoscopy to Diagnose Difficult Clinical Conditions
Dermoscopy   Poised at the microphone, Dr. Sima Jain taught us how to use dermoscopy to diagnose difficult clinical cases during the 17th Annual ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference in Orlando, Florida. Dermoscopy uses epiluminescent microscopy to help the provider get a more in-depth examination of the skin. It is extremely helpful for aiding the diagnosis of pigmented skin lesion …
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Hair Disorders – Friday Pop Quiz 4/10
dermal fibrosis Biopsy reveals absence of follicles, a mixed inflammatory infiltrate, and dermal fibrosis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Dissecting cellulitis B. Erosive pustular dermatosis C. Cicatricial pemphigoid D. Pustular psoriasis E. Folliculitis decalvans To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our brand partner …
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Hydroxychloroquine, Pentoxifylline, and Colchicine: Off-Label is ON in Dermatology
Hydroxychloroquine, Pentoxifylline, and Colchicine: Off-Label is ON in Dermatology!So many diseases, so few FDA approved indications. Between the mind-numbing time and cost from bench to bottle, it is no surprise that dermatologists, as masters of the integument are the off-label bandits, marrying their wealth of knowledge on the pathophysiology of skin diseases to the mechanisms by which medications work to create an evidenced-based armament of therapies for both common and rar …
Hydroxychloroquine, Pentoxifylline, and Colchicine: Off-Label is ON in Dermatology!