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…
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,…
This case report describes a woman in her 60s with smoking history, chronic productive cough, weight loss, and asymptomatic thickening of the palmar skin.
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…
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?
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.
Importance Dermatology has a complex history with photography, particularly photographs of those with skin of color. Evaluation of best practices for capturing clinically accurate digital images, particularly emphasizing techniques to improve photography portraying individuals of color, dermatologic conditions in skin of…
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?
This case report describes a woman with color change involving only the facial skin and was later found to also have inguinal lymph node and rectal mass.
A woman in her 40s with a medical history of complex regional pain syndrome presented to the dermatology department for evaluation of a pruritic recurrent rash on her right anterior thigh. What is your diagnosis?
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