Dupilumab in the Treatment of Dyshidrosis: A Report of Two Cases of Dyshidrotic Eczema
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) primarily appears on the palms and soles and is often difficult to treat. In this Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) case report, we look at two successfully treated unique cases of recalcitrant dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis). This article was written by Gillian K. Weston MD, Jette Hooper, Bruce E. Strober MD PhD and publish …
A Massive Case of Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
B-Cell LymphomaABSTRACT Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and extranodal involvement is seen in approximately 40% of cases. However, cases involving the skin and muscle are rare, and skin manifestations most commonly present as plaques, papules, small nodules, or ulcers. In this report, JDD authors Lauren E. Merz MD MSc, Christopher B. Hergott MD PhD, and Reb …
B-Cell Lymphoma
A Case of Late-Onset Alopecia Areata
ALOPECIA AREATAINTRODUCTION Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition characterized by nonscarring hair loss. Cases of alopecia areata are most commonly seen in patients under age 30 and are frequently idiopathic. In this report, we discuss a woman in her 50s who developed AA shortly after receiving the Tdap vaccine and after one year of guselkumab therapy.   CASE A woman in her 50s with history of psor …
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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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Reversible Hair Loss in Lichen Planopilaris | Great Cases from the JDD
LICHEN PLANOPILARISINTRODUCTION Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a cicatricial alopecia that presents with patchy or diffuse hair loss at the vertex or parietal scalp. Although there is no gold standard therapy, most interventions are immune modulating and aimed at reducing inflammation and terminating the scarring process to prevent further fibrosis.3 Even amongst patients who respond to therapy, hair loss at alopeci …
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