Dermatology
- Cutaneous adverse effects of biologic medications
These therapies have revolutionized medicine but come with many unique adverse effects.
- The under- and overrecognized, and the elephant in the room
We internists must recognize the pine cones without losing our vision of the forest.
- Paroxysmal finger hematoma
This benign, self-limiting condition predominantly affects middle-aged women.
- Trousseau syndrome
Examination revealed multiple bluish macules and 2 palpable thrombosed superficial veins in the right popliteal fossa.
- Acute lymphangitis
Linear erythematous streaks sometimes spread with remarkable speed—within a few hours.
- Leukoplakia of the tongue
This potentially premalignant lesion is found mostly in middle-aged and older men who smoke.
- Desquamating pustular rash
The symptoms had started 3 days after the patient began using ciprofl oxacin eye drops.
Appropriate laboratory testing in Lyme diseaseTesting for Lyme disease is challenging and if done incorrectly can lead to unnecessary treatment.
