JAMA Dermatology

Bullous Tinea Manuum

This case report describes a child with lesions that initially appeared as vesicles and progressively spread in a centrifugal pattern, forming concentric, spiraled rings.

Annular Cutaneous Lesion of the Neck

A woman in her 30s presented with a 1-year history of painful annular eruptions on the anterior neck, which initially appeared as several erythematous papules that gradually enlarged, coalescing into annular configurations that were occasionally accompanied by pain. What is…

Assessment of Cutaneous and Mucosal Direct Immunofluorescence Testing Practices in the US

Importance  Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) testing has been an important ancillary tool for the diagnosis of various inflammatory mucocutaneous conditions for more than 50 years. Current DIF test panels are based on historical clinical descriptions; few studies have rigorously addressed preanalytical, analytical,…

Tripe Palms

This case report describes a woman in her 60s with smoking history, chronic productive cough, weight loss, and asymptomatic thickening of the palmar skin.

Dermatologic Care and Skin Health of Migrant Populations in the US – A Scoping Review

Importance  Despite literature on migrant skin health globally, there remains a critical gap in understanding the dermatologic care and skin health of migrants in the US, where immigrants represent 13.9% of the population. Objective  To understand the spectrum of dermatologic conditions reported…

Recurring Papules and Nodules on the Vulva

A woman in her 40s presents with intermittent tender papules and nodules localized to the medial surface of her labia majora and labia minora that have purulent drainage and flares. What is your diagnosis?

Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria

This case report describes thickened facial skin, microstomia, hypertrichosis, loss of facial features, gum hyperpigmentation, and erythrodontia, as well as severe and destructive photodistributed scarring, with loss of nails, resorption of the distal phalanges, and joint contractures.

An Isolated Red Plaque on the Anterior Chest

A 6-year-old girl had a slightly sunken red plaque that was observed on the chest, approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, with a smooth surface, associated vascular dilation, well-defined borders, and no scaling or ulceration. What is your diagnosis?