Seborrheic Dermatitis – Friday Pop Quiz 11/6
eborrheic dermatitis An infant is referred by their pediatrician for further evaluation of seborrheic dermatitis refractory to standard therapy. What is the most appropriate intervention? A. Prescribe clobetasol solution B. Obtain bacterial culture C. Obtain fungal culture D. Obtain complete blood count E. Obtain skin biopsy To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Br …
eborrheic dermatitis
ABCs of Hyperhidrosis Diagnosis
Hyperhidrosis Awareness MonthWe kick off Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month with a look at the ABCs of Hyperhidrosis Diagnosis: There are two types of hyperhidrosis (Hh): primary and secondary. Secondary Hh is sweating that is caused by or is a symptom of another underlying medical condition or is a side effect of a medication. Ruling out secondary hyperhidrosis (or responding to secondary Hh appropriately) is the first step …
Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month
Leg Ulceration – Friday Pop Quiz 10/30
IgA monoclonal gammopathy This 48 year old woman tells you these lesions began as "acne bumps" on her legs. A biopsy reveals ulceration and a mixed inflammatory infiltrate, including neutrophils. A tissue culture for infectious organisms is negative. What is the most likely underlying systemic condition in this patient? A. Celiac disease B. Ovarian cancer C. Chronic pancreatitis D. IgA monoclonal gammopathy …
IgA monoclonal gammopathy
Pediatric Skin – Friday Pop Quiz 10/23
PHACES syndrome The infant shown in this image is at risk for which of the following complications? A. Cleft palate B. Diaphragmatic hernia C. Hypospadias D. Imperforate anus E. Coarctation of the aorta 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. …
PHACES syndrome
Dr. Vivian Shi on Treating Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis Suppurativa In this interview with Dr. Vivian Shi, Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, I share her words of wisdom and practical pearls for treating patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory disease with recurrent painful nodules affecting intertriginous skin. Dr. Shi has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and is the editor …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa