Importance Evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of vitiligo in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in the US are needed. Objective To develop evidence- and consensus-based expert recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo in young patients. Evidence Review A process was…
A woman in her 30s with myasthenia gravis diagnosed at age 27 years presented to the emergency department with severe erythroderma over the past 2 months. What is your diagnosis?
This case report describes erythematous patches on the face that involved the nasolabial folds, as well as numerous skin-colored homogenous waxy papules on the arms, neck, and trunk.
Importance Inconsistent reporting of outcomes in clinical trials of rosacea is impeding and likely preventing accurate data pooling and meta-analyses. There is a need for standardization of outcomes assessed during intervention trials of rosacea. Objective To develop a rosacea core outcome set…
Importance Hirsutism represents a significant concern for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with deleterious psychological effects warranting acknowledgment and a clear imperative to provide effective management. To our knowledge, this is the first review to exclusively examine the effectiveness of…
Importance Current measures of alopecia areata (AA) severity, such as the Severity of Alopecia Tool score, do not adequately capture overall disease impact. Objective To explore factors associated with AA severity beyond scalp hair loss, and to support the development of the…
This case report describes a central cobblestone-like mass and bone lesion on the spinous process of the L3 vertebra underlying the skin mass.
A female child presents for 3-year follow-up with erythema, vesicles, and bullae present since birth and an increasing number of annular hyperkeratotic plaques and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. What is your diagnosis?
This case report describes a 6-year-old girl who presented with symmetrical massive keratotic plaques on the palms, soles, and perioral area, as well as hair loss for 4 years.
Importance Multiple patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for health-related quality of life (HRQL) exist for patients with psoriasis. Evidence for the content validity and other measurement properties of these PROMs is critical to determine which HRQL PROMs could be recommended for use….
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