Invasive Melanoma Incidence Decreasing in Teens, Young Adults
From 2006 to 2015, melanoma rates increased among adults ≥40 years, decreased in younger populations.
Dermatology
Derm Dx: Bilobed Genital Nodule
A patient requests removal of a lesion on his genitalia that has increased in size over the past year.
FDA: Biotin Supplements Could Affect Results of Medical Tests
Agency particularly concerned about biotin interference causing a falsely low result for troponin.
Derm Dx: Pigmented Lesion on the Nasolabial Fold
A patient presents for evaluation of scattered nevi on his trunk and extremities as well as a pigmented lesion on his nasolabial fold.
Case Study: Painful and Itchy Rash on the Face, Torso, and Armpits
A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of a severe rash affecting his face, torso, and armpits.
Derm Dx: Asymptomatic Facial Lesion
A patient requests removal of a growth beneath his lip that arose several months ago.
Expert Roundtable: Comorbidities in Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, especially severe atopic dermatitis, is associated with allergic, autoimmune, and cardiovascular comorbidities.
Rough, Scaly, Red Plaques
A 65-year-old man with a history of squamous cell carcinoma presents to the dermatology clinic for his routine total body skin examination after finding 2 gritty, red spots on his scalp.
Erythematous, Scaly, Pruritic Lesions
A 24-year-old man presents with a 4-week history of multiple enlarging, erythematous lesions with associated itching and burning on the lower abdomen, thighs, and pubic area.
New Onset of Verrucous Papules
Case 1 A 42-year-old white man presents for his annual skin check with complaints of a waxy, brown papule on his back. He reports that he scratched it off on several occasions recently, but it returned each time. He states that the lesion is a nuisance, but it does not itch, bleed, or cause pain.…
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