Severe Ulcerative Perniosis Treated With Botulinum Toxin
Perniosis (also known as pernio or chilblains), is a condition characterized by the development of pruritic, painful erythrocyanotic skin lesions induced by exposure to cold temperatures.² When perniosis occurs in conjunction with clinical or laboratory features of systemic lupus erythematosus, the condition is further classified as chilblain lupus erythematosus (CHLE). CHLE is a rare condition w …
Perniosis (also known as pernio or chilblains), is a condition characterized by the development of pruritic, painful erythrocyanotic skin lesions induced by exposure to cold temperatures.² When perniosis occurs in conjunction with clinical or laboratory features of systemic lupus erythematosus, the condition is further classified as chilblain lupus erythematosus (CHLE). CHLE is a rare condition w … Continue reading "Severe Ulcerative Perniosis Treated With Botulinum Toxin"
Wow! Prior to my attendance to the 2020 Skin of Color Virtual Conference, I had not fully realized the deficits in my learning when it came to recognizing common dermatologic conditions in our skin of color (SOC) patient population. Prior to Dr. Ted Rosen’s lecture on rosacea in SOC patients I had figured I knew enough to identify this dermatologic condition in most clinical settings as well as … 
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]
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we continue we continue with the topic of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE):
I HATE MULTIPLE MEDS CAUSING QUEER PROBLEMS
INH
Hydralazine
Minocycline
Methyldopa
Chlorpromazine
Quinidine
Procainamide
This mnemonic refers to drugs known to cause drug-induced Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the criteria needed to diagnose Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) with the following mnemonic:
MD SOAP N HAIR
Malar erythema
Discoid LE
Serositis (carditis or pleurisy)
Oral ulcers
Arthritis, nonerosive
Photosensitivity
Neurologic (seizure or psychosis)
Hematologic disorder
ANA
Immunologic disorder
Renal
This mnemonic refers to … 