medical dermatology

It’s Mnemonic Monday! Sesquiterpene Lactones
Sesquiterpene LactonesOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember plants producing the allergen sesquiterpene lactone with the following mnemonic: SAD CHrissy FARtS Dandelions and Marigolds S- Sesquiterpene lactones A- Asteraceae D- Daisy Ch- Chrysanthemum, Chamomile F- Feverfew A- Artichoke R- Ragweed (t) S- Sunflower Dandelions and Marigolds Remember that this allergen cross-reacts wit …
Sesquiterpene Lactones
It’s Mnemonic Monday! Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Trichorrhexis NodosaOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember conditions associated with trichorrhexis nodosa with the following mnemonic: TNN-MATCH TN-Trichorrhexis nodosa N-Netherton M-Menkey’s kinky hair A-Arginosuccinic aciduria T-Trichothiodystrophy C-Citrullinemia H-Hair Click HERE to download or print your mnemonic card. Study More! Need a refresher on hair shaft abnormali …
Trichorrhexis Nodosa
It’s Mnemonic Monday! Neurofibromatosis Major Diagnostic Criteria
NeurofibromatosisOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the major diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis type I with the following mnemonic: Chase Bank LOANS C- Café-au-lait spots B- Bony abnormalities (sphenoid wing dysplasia, pseudoarthrosis, sphenoid dysplasia, scoliosis) L- Lisch nodules (iris hamartomas) O-Optic glioma A- Axillary/inguinal freckling (Crowe’s sign …
Neurofibromatosis
It’s Mnemonic Monday! Stains for Mast Cells
stains for mast cellsOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember stains for Mast cells. "GIMME TO YOUR LEDER" Giemsa Toluidine blue Leder Remember  "rub me and take me to your Leder" as a mnemonic to remember that Leder stain still works after Darier's sign is induced (after de-granulation of mast cells). Side note: Not all stains are included here. Ex: tryptase and c-kit would also stain mast …
stains for mast cells
It’s Mnemonic Monday! Extramammary Paget’s Disease
Extramammary Paget’s disease immunohistochemical markersOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember immunohistochemical markers for paget cells in Extramammary Paget’s Disease with the following mnemonic: "EXTRA GROSS LOVE PASSES CANCER" Extra- Extramammary Paget’s Disease Gross- Gross cystic disease fluid protein 15 (GCDFP-15) LOVE- Low molecular weight cytokeratins PASses- Period acid-Schiff (PAS) CANCER- CEA The wo …
Extramammary Paget’s disease immunohistochemical markers