discoid lupus erythematosus

JDD April 2023 Issue Highlights
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The April issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) includes the perfect blend of original articles, features, and case reports,  with topics ranging from hormonal therapy in hidradenitis suppurativa, private equity in dermatology, vitiligo and its associated comorbidities, novel topical products for facial dyschromia, and many more.  Check out this month’s issue highlights straight …
PRP for Scarring Alopecia Due to Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
PRP
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JDD authors Hannah Polster MD, Karen Kagha MD, and  Janiene Luke MD report a case of platelet rich plasma for the treatment of scarring alopecia due to discoid lupus erythematosus. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of plasma from a patient's blood containing platelets up to 7 times higher than normal plasma.1 Originally indicated to improve connective tissue regeneratio …
JDD Issue Highlights | March 2022
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The March 2022 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) includes the perfect blend of original articles, case reports, and editorials. With topics ranging from acne and psoriasis to Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for scarring alopecia and racial differences and their impact on treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa, we share this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s de …
Eruptive Milia Within a Tattoo
Milia within a tattoo
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Introduction The most frequently reported tattoo-related dermatoses, according to a study of 234 tattooed patients, are allergic,1infectious,2,3 and granulomatous4,5 reactions occurring in 2.1% of this population.6 Less common reactions are lichenoid,7photoallergic,8 pseudolymphomatous,9 discoid lupus erythematosus,10 incidental skin neoplasm,11 and koebnerization of psoriasis.12,13Milia within t …
It’s Mnemonic Monday! To Zanzibar By Motor Car
Branches of the facial nerve
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the branches of the facial nerve with the following mnemonic: To Zanzibar By Motor Car Temporal Zygomatic Buccal Marginal mandibular Cervical [caption id="attachment_11157" align="alignleft" width="2101"] Facial nerve (CN7) branches and danger zones.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11156" align="alignleft" width="375"] Cranial n …