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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Onychomadesis

The patient is a 21 yo college student who emailed me around a month ago. He was away at school at the time: Nov. 15, 2008 Dear Dr. Elpern, I was wondering if you had any idea what this skin rash / irritation is being caused by. On my hands and feet I've got these little red dots scattered all over. They don't itch, but offer a mild pain when applying pressure. Most of them are plush (sic) with the skin, but some of them are raised up slightly....

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Retroauricular Dermatitis

Abstract: 16 yo boy with 3-4 year history of retroauricular dermatitisHistory: This 16-year-old boy was seen for evaluation of a retroauricular dermatitis that has been present for 3-4 years. He is in his usual state of health. He does not have a history of atopy. He does not wear glasses.O/E: Honey-colored crusting in the superior retroauricular sulci bilaterally.Clinical Photo:click image to enlargeLab: Culture positive for many Staph. aureus with...

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Scalp Folliculitis in a Patient on Chemotherapy

HPI: This 55 yo woman has had a folliculitis of her scalp for the past 2 - 3 weeks. She is receiving taxol and carboplatinum every three weeks for ovarian cancer and has had two infusions thus far. This eruption began after the second infusion.O/E: Alopecia secondary to chemotherapy. Scattered over the scalp are erythematous papules and pustules. There are no other lesions other than on the scalp.Clinical Photos: Lab: Bacterial culture obtained.Pathology:...