Skin Eruption – Friday Pop Quiz 2/18/2022
A healthy 3-year-old boy presents to the pediatrician with this eruption on the hands, feet, and oral mucosa. The mother states that he also has had a fever for the last day with malaise. Which type of virus is responsible for this condition depicted in the image? A. Single stranded DNA B. Double stranded DNA C. Single stranded RNA D. Double stranded RNA E. Retrovirus To find o …
Pop Quiz #157
The correct answer is C. Single stranded RNA. ) Explanation: The image, along with the vignette, describes Hand-foot-and-mouth (HFM) disease (see image Figure 3.10.4 and Table 3.10.1 in DIR). The causative agent is coxsackievirus A16, A6 which is a ssRNA picornavirus. This rash starts out as macules that progress to vesicles/pustules on the hands, feet, groin, and mucosa. Other symptoms in …
Patient Buzz Series: Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Treatments
Cosmetic TreatmentsThis month’s Patient Buzz includes articles about the latest minimally invasive cosmetic treatments, or as the Hollywood Reporter calls it, “The new ‘slow’ plastic surgery.” From diamond microdermabrasion to Aquagold for microinfusions to stem cell face lifts, your patients are reading about a lot of different cosmetic treatments in the consumer press. Be prepared for your patients’ …
Cosmetic Treatments
Pop Quiz #154
The correct answer is B. Spitz nevus.  The image shows a Spitz nevus (see image Figure 3.5.3 in DIR). A classic starburst pattern can be seen under dermoscopy for this melanocytic lesion. The rest of the answers do not usually present with a classic “starburst” finding on dermoscopy. References: Pediatric Dermatology 3.5 Cutaneous Tumors and Tumor Syndromes DIR Review book page 1 …
What’s New from La Roche-Posay?
Managing Dry Skin Conditions, Including Atopic Dermatitis Dr. Peter Lio will discuss common factors that lead to dry skin, including various forms of eczema. Dr. Lio will will share clinical data and features and benefits of the new and improved La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+M, featuring the patented ingredient Microresyl, which can help prevent biofilm formation. Managing Hyperpigmentation and …
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