Christopher Rizk, MD

Contributing Writer https://www.clinicaladvisor.com

Christopher Rizk, MD, is a contributor to the dermatological section of Haymarket Medical Network. He holds a BA in biochemistry and cell biology from Rice University, along with an MD from Baylor College of Medicine. After receiving his medical degree, Christopher completed his dermatology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

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Dermatologic Look-Alikes

Suspicious Nevi

By

Tara L. Braun, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

Sarah K. Friske, BBA

December 15, 2021

Two patients present with suspicious nevi. Can you make the diagnosis?

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Itchy, Scaly Patches

By

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

October 22, 2021

Two patients present with itchy, scaly spots. Can you make the diagnosis?

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Erythematous Plaques

By

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

August 18, 2021

Two cases of male patients with a worsening rash are presented; can you diagnose the conditions?

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Pruritic Papules During Pregnancy

By

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Carly Dunn, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

July 7, 2021

Two cases of pregnant women with an itchy rash; can you diagnose the conditions?

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Derm Look-Alikes: Asymptomatic Blisters on the Hands

By

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

April 15, 2021

Two cases of asymptomatic blisters on the hands; can you diagnose the conditions?

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Hyperpigmented Plaques on Trunk

By

Dina Zamil, BS

Tara L. Braun, MD

Christopher Rizk, MD

February 17, 2021

Two cases of asymptomatic hyperpigmented plaques on the trunk; can correctly you diagnose the conditions?

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Large, Spreading Rash After Illness

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Christopher Rizk, MD

Leah Douglas, BS

Yelena Dokic, BSA

December 17, 2020

The term morbilliform describes a rash that resembles measles, with erythematous, maculopapular lesions that may coalesce.

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Hyperpigmented Cutaneous Rash

By

Sami Younes, BS

Joanne Jacob, BS

Emily Burns, BA

Christopher Rizk, MD

October 26, 2020

Two patients present with similar rashes, one affecting a patient’s shin and the other in the interscapulararea and upper back.

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Nodules on Hands and Feet

By

Claire Wiggins

Eleanor Johnson

Christopher Rizk, MD

September 25, 2020

Two patients present with nodules on the feet and hands.

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Firm Lesions on the Face

By

Cynthia Truong, BS

Yelena Dokic, BSA

Christopher Rizk, MD

August 19, 2020

Multiple facial lesions are present on patients.

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