Slightly erythematous, scaly scalp lesion
A 10-year-old boy referred by his pediatrician presented with a six-week history of a scaly scalp lesion.
All articles by By Craig G. Burkhart, MD, MPH
Rash preceded by fever and cough
After four days with a high fever, cough, and conjunctivitis, a child is brought to the hospital with an extensive, maculopapular rash.
Flesh-colored nodules on the shins and feet
A middle-aged woman with Graves’ disease presented with asymptomatic, firm, nonpitting, flesh-colored nodules and plaques on her legs and feet.
Shiny, waxy patches on the shins
A woman with a history of type 2 diabetes presented with asymptomatic, shiny, waxy, round patches on her shins that turned from red to yellow.
Pressure-induced bumps and erythema
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.
A guide to recognizing and treating herpes
Which diagnostic test do you choose? Which treatment? What can you tell patients about recurrence? A dermatologist has the answers.
White areas on the face of a teenager
Fearing a bacterial infection, a teenager seeks treatment for white facial patches.
Persistent plaque with severe intermittent pruritus
Intermittent itching accompanies a persistent leg plaque.
Target lesions in a patient with acne
Numerous red target lesions develop on the extremities of a young woman being treated for acne.
Skin fusion on the fingers and toes of an adolescent girl
A patient seeks treatment for trauma-induced blistering and scarring.
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