Journal-based

Ecchymotic Plaques on the Scalp of a Man in His 80s

A man in his 80s had a 4-week history of progressive weakness and fatigue, with associated development of purple bruiselike lesions on his head. What is your diagnosis?

Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Nutraceuticals for Treating Acne – A Systematic Review

Importance  Patients with acne are interested in nutraceuticals as a potential treatment option. However, there is uncertainty regarding the efficacy and safety of these products. Objective  To evaluate the evidence for oral nutraceuticals in the treatment of acne. Evidence Review  The PubMed, Embase,…

X-Linked Reticulate Pigmentary Disorder

This case report describes a child with generalized reticulate hyperpigmentation and recurrent pneumonia, hypohidrosis, photophobia, and diarrhea.

Destructive Facial Plaque and Palatal Perforation in a Middle-Aged Woman

A woman in her 30s had asymptomatic erythematous scaly plaques over the face and proximal extremities. The lesions started as a erythematous papule on the face, which had progressed to larger plaques within 10 years. What is your diagnosis?

Extravasation of Iodine Contrast

This case report describes an older man with acute ischemic stroke who developed painful lesions around the intravenous line.

Multiple Itchy Erythematous Papules and Plaques Localized to 1 Shin

A woman in her 30s presented with progressive, multiple itchy erythematous to violaceous papules and plaques with milia and a few erosions with partially detached epidermis localized to the left shin. What is your diagnosis?