Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Presenting as Androgenetic Alopecia in an African American Woman
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia that is currently regarded as a variant of lichen planopilaris. FFA has historically been considered rare in black patients, in whom traction alopecia, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, and androgenetic alopecia are frequently assumed to be more common. JDD author Kimberly Huerth, MD, ME describes a case of FFA …
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia that is currently regarded as a variant of lichen planopilaris. FFA has historically been considered rare in black patients, in whom traction alopecia, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, and androgenetic alopecia are frequently assumed to be more common. JDD author Kimberly Huerth, MD, ME describes a case of FFA …
Which of the following is the least likely cause of the below lesion?
A. Cryptococcosis
B. Histoplasmosis
C. Coccidiodomycosis
D. Penicilliosis
E. Lobomycosis
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Even during a global pandemic we cannot forget that Acne Vulgaris is one of if not THE most common skin condition afflicting our patients and the general populace. With the disruption of clinics and conferences, innovative vehicles for the dissemination of the …
Since the advent of the phrase “metrosexual” during the mid-1990s, men have slowly leaned into indulging their desire to become more beautiful. First, they started being more meticulous about their manscaping, some then began to dabble in makeup such as guyliner (ok one could argue that this was a thing during glam rock, but I’m talking about everyday dudes here), while others pursued new fr …
Below are the JDD issue highlights for the July Issue!
Patients with self-perceived skin sensitivity were more likely to develop objective stinging in Objective Evaluation of Skin Sensitivity Across Fitzpatrick Skin Types.
Early diagnosis allows for earlier treatment interventions in Diagnosis and Management of Primary Hyperhidrosis: Practical Guidance and Current Therapy Update.
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