Cicatricial Alopecia – Friday Pop Quiz 11/1
The best diagnosis of this type of cicatricial alopecia shown in this image is:
A. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
B. Lichen planopilaris
C. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
D. Pseudopelade of Brocq
E. Alopecia mucinosa
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The best diagnosis of this type of cicatricial alopecia shown in this image is:
A. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
B. Lichen planopilaris
C. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
D. Pseudopelade of Brocq
E. Alopecia mucinosa
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review
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Morbihan Disease (MD) is a rare condition but can be a very rewarding diagnosis to make. I interviewed Dr. Kimberly Huerth on her poster presentation of an African-American man with long-standing, progressive Morbihan Disease that took 16 years to diagnose. MD in patients of skin of color may be underreported as well as underdiagnosed. Similarly, rosacea in skin of color is often overlooked and th … 
Biopsy of this lesion reveals a poorly-defined dermal mass of small blue monomorphic round cells with scant cytoplasm and nuclear molding. Which histologic stain is most helpful in distinguishing this lesion from small cell lung carcinoma?
A. CK20
B. TTF-1
C. Chromogranin
D. Synaptophysin
E. Somatostatin
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Match the photo to the plant identified:
A. Poison ivy
B. Gingko
C. Poison oak
D. Mango leaves
E. Poison sumac
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In this month’s installment of our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, we explore a new topical approach to rosacea: ivermectin 1% topical cream (Soolantra). This topical cream is a useful tool for combating rosacea in a multimechanistic way.
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