By Ipsita Subudhi
Peer Reviewed
When a patient comes in with skin plaques, bumps, and what might be a rash, the natural reaction might be to assume that these issues only lie …
Category: Dermatology
Clinical Correlations
A Rare Complication of Diabetes: Diabetic Myonecrosis
March 29, 2018
By Allison Harrington, MD
Peer Reviewed
Learning Objectives:
1) When should diabetic myonecrosis be suspected?
2) What are the diagnostic criteria for diabetic myonecrosis? What is the pathophysiology?
3) What is the management of diabetic myonecrosis? How can it …
Botox: Not Just for Wrinkles Anymore
July 28, 2016
Samantha Kass Newman, MD
Peer Reviewed
You can get a Botox injection almost anywhere these days. Internists, dermatologists, and even gynecologists have capitalized on an aging group of baby boomers who aren’t fans …
Hirudotherapy: An Ugly Means of Avoiding Uglier Outcomes
January 22, 2016
By Jonathan Bekisz
Peer Reviewed
“Do you want to see something gross? Go into the soiled utility room and check out what’s in the jar.” Never one to pass on the …
UV Nail Lamps and Cancer: A Correlation?
July 24, 2015
By Jennifer Ng, MD
Peer Reviewed
Beauty and suffering are often thought to be intertwined. It is hard to have your cake and eat it too. In the quest for beauty, women (and …
Confocal Microscopy To Noninvasively Detect Skin Cancer: An Emerging Technology To Avoid Unnecessary Skin Biopsy
September 6, 2013
By Brian Park
Faculty Peer Reviewed
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. In the United States, the incidence is rising, with over two million people diagnosed each year [1]. More cases of skin cancer are diagnosed …
If I Eat Candy and Fatty Foods, Will I Get Acne?
June 3, 2011
By Timothy Wu, MD
Faculty Peer Reviewed
A 17-year-old female comes into the clinic for an annual health checkup. During the visit she reveals that she has been dealing with acne so severe …
Educating Patients About Sun Exposure
March 23, 2011
By Courtney Maxey
Faculty Peer Reviewed
At this point it seems that the general public is aware of the relationship between exposure to the sun and skin cancer. It …