Nail Dystrophy x 3 Years

Abstract:  52 yo woman with 3 year history of a nail dystrophyHPI:  The patient has had this problem for three years.  She works out a lot and recalls trauma to the toe,O/E:  The left great toe nail is dystrophic,  The nail is quite short and there is brownish green discoloration under the abnormal nail.  There is some hemorrhage under the proximal nail fold.   Clinical Photos: Dermatoscopiic ImageLab:  KOH...

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Vellus Hair Cysts

Abstract: 17 yo boy with scores of papules on abdomen, chest, neckHPI:  This 17 yo boy has had 2 - 3 mm papules on chest, abdomen and neck slowly progressive since age 10.  Occasionally the lesions become iflamed.OE: Scores of 2 - 3 mm somewhat cystic lesions in above areas.  Some are slightly greyishClinical Photo: Pathology: (Photomicrographs taken by Dr. Deon Wolpowitz, Department of Dermatopathology, Boston University...

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Arcuate and Circinate Facial Eruption

Presented by   Dr. Arnulfo MacadangdangCebu City, Philippines Abstract:  18 year-old student with one week history of facial eruptionHPI:  The patient is an 18 yo man with a one-week history of an eruption on face and neck.  It is mostly asymptomatic.  He is an athlete, takes no medications and has no risky behaviors.  He had an upper respiratory infection around a month before onset.  O/E:  There...

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