An Interview with Dr. Kimberly Huerth on the Management of Morbihan Disease
Morbihan DiseaseMorbihan 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 …
Morbihan Disease
Dermal Mass – 10/25
dermal mass 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 To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brou …
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Ivermectin 1% Cream Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Ivermectin for RosaceaIn 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. Click image to enlarge   Further Reading Efficacy and Safety of Ivermectin 1% Cream in Treatment of Papulopustular Rosacea: Results …
Ivermectin for Rosacea
Crusted Papules – Friday Pop Quiz 10/11
pathogenesis A 10-year-old male presents with recurrent crops of hypopigmented macules and crusted papules on the trunk and extremities. What is the hypothesized pathogenesis of this disorder? A. CD4+ cell infiltrate B. HHV-6/HHV-7 C. Malassezia D. Deficiency in vitamin A E. Preceding streptococcal pharyngitis To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to …
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