ulcerations

Erosions and Ulcerations – Friday Pop Quiz 7/16/2021
Additional manifestations of which disorder range from poikiloderma of the scalp to central flagellate erythema to erosions and ulcerations: A. Systemic lupus erythematosus B. Scleroderma C. Sarcoidosis D. Dermatomyositis E. Behcet's disease To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of …
Calciphylaxis – Friday Pop Quiz 5/21
A 65-year-old female patient presents with poorly demarcated, symmetric, very painful patches of erythema and retiform purpura, favoring the thighs and buttocks. Bullae and a dusky gray discoloration developed, as well as the appearance of ulcerations with black, leathery eschars. A skin biopsy of the affected area is suggestive of calciphylaxis. Shortly after, she dies from secondary infectio …