Dermatoscopy of Molluscum

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Transverse Leukonychia

Dr. Richard Ratzan, an Emergency Room physician in Connecticut, recently saw an institutionalized bipolar woman in her 50s for another problem and noted a distinctive nail dystrophy.  It looks like transverse leukonychia of which there are only a few references in the literature.  The woman has a history of biting but no significant medical history that he is aware of.  We don't know if she's had electroshock therapy or intermittent...

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Newborn with Erosive Diaper Dermatits

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Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

Abstract:  50 yo man with erosions on dorsum of hands, arms, elbows, and scalp for six months.HPI: This 50 year-old man reports he has had "blisters and sores" on dorsum of hands, arms, elbows, and scalp for six months.  He feels he is in otherwise good health, takes no meds by mouth and drinks 2 - 3 beers per day.  This man works outdoors as a carpenter so he gets lots of sun (although it is winter here). When he developed his...

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