Cutaneous Manifestation – Friday Pop Quiz – 9/6
All of the following are true regarding the condition pictured EXCEPT:
A. Perilesional direct immunofluroescence shows granular IgA in the dermal papillae and at the dermoepidermal junction.
B. Only 20% of patients have a gluten-sensitive enteropathy.
C. It is associated with HLA-DQ2, HLA-DR3, and HLA-B8.
D. It is associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
E. Cutaneous findings ar …
All of the following are true regarding the condition pictured EXCEPT:
A. Perilesional direct immunofluroescence shows granular IgA in the dermal papillae and at the dermoepidermal junction.
B. Only 20% of patients have a gluten-sensitive enteropathy.
C. It is associated with HLA-DQ2, HLA-DR3, and HLA-B8.
D. It is associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
E. Cutaneous findings ar … Continue reading "Cutaneous Manifestation – Friday Pop Quiz – 9/6"
During the month of September, Next Steps in Derm Ask the Expert segment gives you access to Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Zeichner is one of the country's key opinion leaders in treating acne and is an expert in cosmeceuticals and skin care.
If you have questions for Dr. Zeichner on any of his area … 
This month’s Patient Buzz includes warnings for consumers: Fake facial fillers for sale online. A recall of a popular at-home light therapy mask. An acne treatment promoted by a celebrity that may irritate the skin.
Be prepared for the questions your patients may ask by perusing this list of dermatology news from the consumer press:
Allure: Fake facial fillers
Allure: Scalp acne
Bu … 
Which of the following agent(s) has been most effective in treating severe ocular cicatricial pemphigoid?
A. Cyclophosphamide
B. Mycophenolate mofetil
C. Cyclophosphamide + corticosteroids
D. Cyclosporine
E. Azathioprine
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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Many of our patients with skin disease inquire about potential dietary changes. In the case of psoriasis and diet, a large body of scientific evidence now supports the role of dietary change as an adjunct to medical therapy. However, misconceptions abound in this area, especially online, and it is therefore critical that physicians serve as a source of evidence-based advice.
In discussing the l …