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Clinical Features
What to look for with drug-induced urticaria
An accurate diagnosis is crucial. It is necessary to know which related drugs need to be avoided, as well as alternative drugs to recommend for patients.
Links between obesity and mental health
When treating obesity, psychological issues must not be overlooked. Learning why patients eat can help clinicians improve what patients eat.
Mixing NSAIDs with antiplatelet therapy
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Pressure-induced bumps and erythema
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Topical treatment turns ulcer pruritic
Rajani Katta, MD, and Vijayalaxmi Anusuri, MBBS February 04, 2010
A woman develops severe itching and burning two days after application of topical bacitracin and a compression bandage to a venous stasis ulcer.
Cold blue fingers in a Coloradan
Travis W. Vandergriff, MD, Kinberly M. Neyman, MD, and Brian Dwinnell, MD January 06, 2010
After moving to Colorado, a woman notices painful blue discoloration of her fingers on exposure to the cold.
White areas on the face of a teenager
Craig G. Burkhart, MD, MPH January 06, 2010
Fearing a bacterial infection, a teenager seeks treatment for white facial patches.
Persistent plaque with severe intermittent pruritus
By Craig G. Burkhart, MD, MPH December 15, 2009
Intermittent itching accompanies a persistent leg plaque.
Nonhealing painless ulcer on the sole
Michael L. Sonabend, MD, Nicholas R. Snavely, MD, and Sylvia Hsu, MD December 10, 2009
For three years, the patient lived with an enlarging painless ulcer on the sole of his foot. The lesion occasionally drained liquid but never became red or tender.
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Pressure-induced bumps and erythema
Craig G. Burkhart, MD, MPH February 04, 2010
A man presents with complaints of itchy and uncomfortable red bumps on his skin at sites of pressure. The lesions typically dissipated after one hour.
Treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus
December 16, 2009
My patient was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus on vulvar biopsy. What is the recommended treatment, and how long should it be used? If the patient is asymptomatic, must therapy be implemented at all?
Complications of intralesional corticosteroids
December 16, 2009
What potential complications are associated with cortisone shots to the scalp? Is there is any link to glaucoma?
Father-son medical team
December 16, 2009
As employees of covered entities are allowed free access to patient records, shouldn't he also be covered?
Menorrhagia treatment without estrogen
December 16, 2009
What suggestions do you have for treating menorrhagia in a 28-year-old nulliparous patient?
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