Acute Onset Linear Lichen Planus Pigmentosus of the Forehead: A Case Series
LPPINTRODUCTION Linear lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) of the face is a rare acquired variant of lichen planus, with only a few cases published in the literature.1 It is an inflammatory condition with unknown etiology, characterized by blue-gray hyperpigmented macules, and tends to affect sun-exposed areas of the head and neck.1-4 The pathophysiology of linear LPP is poorly understood, though …
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Flaps & Grafts: Improving Cosmetic Results & Healing Outcomes
flaps and graftsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Timothy C. Flynn, a dermatologic and Mohs surgeon in Cary, N.C. Watch as Dr. Flynn encourages dermatologic surgeons to know the advantages and disadvantages of available flaps and grafts. Find out why he recommends trying split thickness grafts, and learn how a simple book of photos can …
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Antibiotics – Friday Pop Quiz 4/14/2023
A 48-year-old man is admitted for fever and malaise and is treated with antibiotics. Approximately 10 days after initiation of antibiotics, the patient’s skin, including the mucous membranes, blisters and desquamates, as shown. Which of the following laboratory findings is most likely to prognosticate the patient’s mortality? A. Body surface area involvement B. Heart rate C. Serum …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Medical and Procedural Treatment
hidradenitis suppurativaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Amit Garg, professor and founding chairman of the department of dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Garg explains why it’s an exciting time in hidradenitis suppurativa, and how clinicians are using existing therapies in innovative ways. Watch as he explains the imp …
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Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur Syndrome: A Case Report
alopeciaINTRODUCTION Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur Syndrome (GLPLS) is a rare clinical subtype of lichen planopilaris (LPP) that manifests as a triad of scarring alopecia of the scalp, nonscarring alopecia of the axillary and the pubic skin, and widespread lichenoid follicular papules.1 GLPLS more commonly affects women (male-to-female ratio ≃ 1:4), with the classic patient being a middle-aged Ca …
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