skin lesions

Friday Pop Quiz 9/12/2025
Which of the following is true regarding this entity? A. The subcutaneous variant is most common in children B. 75% of localized lesions are still present 2 years after diagnosis C. Localized lesions often ulcerate and heal with scarring D. The perforating variant classically involves the lower extremities E. Diabetes is present in the majority of patients with the generalized v …
Friday Pop Quiz 6/27/2025
            A patient presents for evaluation of a solitary painful lesion on the shin. She feels well and denies any systemic symptoms. A recent fasting blood glucose was within normal limits. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Pretibial myxedema B. Morphea C. Lipodermatosclerosis D. Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma …
Friday Pop Quiz 12/13/2024
A 33-year-old female presents with the shown painful lesions that appeared abruptly one week ago. She recently had gotten over an upper respiratory infection the previous week. She is currently febrile to 38.3C with malaise and headaches. You perform a biopsy to confirm your clinical suspicions. Which of the following medications should result in quick clearance of her skin lesions: A. Doxy …
Friday Pop Quiz 10/25/2024
A 7-year-old girl is brought to the pediatrician for a well-child check. During the examination, the pediatrician notes the shown lesions on the patient's back. The patient’s parents report a recent respiratory illness for which their community healer performed treatment with mild improvement. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Apply topical corticosteroid daily …
Inverse Eruptive Syringoma in a Skin of Color Patient
SyringomaSyringomas are benign neoplasms derived from eccrine sweat glands. Eruptive syringomas are a subtype of syringomas and are typically located on the chest, neck, and abdomen during puberty or childhood. Herein, JDD authors Jennifer Wang BA, Nyousha Yousefi MD, Edward Heilman MD FAAD FCAP, and Jared Jagdeo MD MS present a 20-year-old African American female with an atypical case of eruptive syringom …
Syringoma