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Friday Pop Quiz 11/15/2024
Biopsy of this lesion reveals massive papillary dermal edema, a diffuse neutrophilic infiltrate, and a lack of vasculitis. Stains for infectious organisms are negative. What is the first line treatment? A. Dapsone B. Colchicine C. Thalidomide D. Potassium iodide E. Prednisone To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our brand partn …
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
Oral Glucocorticoids for Psoriasis? The Expert Weighs In
GlucocorticoidsDermatologists are prescribing oral glucocorticoids for psoriasis despite awareness of risks of life-threatening generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and erythrodermic psoriasis (EP). A recent survey of dermatologists published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found 18% of respondents occasionally prescribe oral glucocorticoids to patients with psoriasis, typically 1-5% of the time. Those wh …
Glucocorticoids
Patient Buzz: Lip Filler Tips From the Expert
Lip FillerNew Beauty wrote an article about why some dermatologists say lip filler needs a PR agency, as many people incorrectly assume that filling the lips always results in overfilled duck lips. For tips on achieving a natural appearance with lip filler, I reached out to Roberta Del Campo, MD, a dermatologist in North Miami, Fla. Dr. Del Campo will be presenting, “A Deep Dive into the World of In …
Lip Filler
Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris Treated With Pioglitazone
Pediatric Lichen PlanopilarisPediatric lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a clinical variant of lichen planus (LP) that can lead to scarring hair loss without prompt intervention. While various therapies exist, intralesional and topical corticosteroids remain the mainstay of treatment in pediatric LPP. Refractory cases may require systemic therapies, selection of which may prove challenging due to the lack of data regarding pediatr …
Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris