Pop Quiz #205
The correct answer is A. Eczema herpeticum.  Eczema herpeticum is a secondary infection that occurs in patients with atopic dermatitis. It is readily identified by monomorphic punched out erosions occuring within areas of eczema. Intact vesicles are less commonly seen. The treatment involves systemic antivirals as well as continuation of topical steroids. Bacterial and viral infectious …
Doxepin Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
DoxepinAs dermatologists, pruritus (or itch) is one of the most frequent symptoms that we encounter. The broad spectrum of itch severity in patients with various dermatologic conditions suggests a need for a host of “tools” or medications that dermatologists should have in their toolbox. In this publication, we continue our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series by highlighting the uses of Doxepin in dermato …
Doxepin
Refractory Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo Responding to Tofacitinib Monotherapy
Tofacitinib INTRODUCTION Tofacitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) 1-3 inhibitor first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved in 2012 for rheumatoid arthritis, with subsequent approval for psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021, respectively.1,2 In the last several years, oral tofacitinib …
Tofacitinib
Patient Buzz Series: Skincare Trends for 2023
SKINCAREThis month’s Patient Buzz includes articles that sought to predict the top skincare trends for 2023. Are you in the know about the latest trends? Peruse this list of dermatology articles in the consumer press: Allure: Cardi B has butt injections removed Allure: Neuromodulator guide Allure: Skincare trends for 2023 BestLife/Yahoo! Life: Skincare after 50 CNET: Good skin …
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Pop Quiz #201
The correct answer is D. Ichthyosis vulgaris. The case describes atopic dermatitis (AD), and the image presents papular eczema, a presentation more common in skin of color. Between 20-50% of patients with AD have at least one filaggrin mutation. Deficiencies in filaggrin are not exclusive to AD and are also seen in: keratosis pilaris, ichthyosis vulgaris, and hyperlinear palms. Filaggrin mu …
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