School Absences Due to Atopic Dermatitis Vary by Race/Ethnicity
Compared with non-Hispanic white children, Hispanic children were 3.4-fold more likely to have missed at least 6 days of school because of atopic dermatitis.
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Derm Dx: Violaceous Papules on the Genitalia
Examination of a man presenting with contact dermatitis also reveals violaceous papules on his penis.
Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity.
Case Study: Lower Extremity Rash and Abdominal Pain
A woman presents to the emergency department with a mildly itchy rash on her legs and lower extremity joint pain following a cold.
Derm Dx: Flesh-Colored, Polypoid Lesion on the Abdomen
A 70-year-old man presents with a growth on his abdomen that is often traumatized by clothing.
Nodules on the Arm and Leg
Case 1 A 67-year-old man presents with 2 nodules on his elbow. He has never had any skin conditions but 2 years previously was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which he manages with methotrexate and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The nodules are uncomfortable and aesthetically displeasing, but they are not painful. On examination, 2 large, firm, skin-colored…
Before They Ink: The Role of the Clinician in Preventing Infected Tattoos
Tattoos have transformed from counterculture to mainstream. What is the role of the clinician in protecting patients against infected tattoos?
Derm Dx: Circular, Ecchymotic Lesions on the Back
An incidental finding during an examination for acne reveals circular, ecchymotic lesions on the back of an adolescent.
Two-Thirds of Sunscreens Fail Safety Tests
More than 60% of products do not provide adequate sun protection, contain potentially harmful chemicals.
Lower Body Mass Index in Teens Negatively Associated With Acne
Investigators sought to determine a link between body mass index and acne in this study of youths who reported for obligatory military duty between 2002 and 2015.
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