Contact Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Allergy to Topical Medicaments, Part 2: Steroids, Immunomodulators, and Anesthetics, Oh My!
Topical drugs are used to treat a variety of cutaneous and noncutaneous conditions. Direct application to the skin can result in adverse cutaneous...
Environmental Dermatology
Aquatic Antagonists: Jellyfish Stings
Jellies, more commonly known as jellyfish, are a common cause of stings in oceans throughout the world.
Environmental Dermatology
What’s Eating You? Caterpillars
This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of dermatoses related to caterpillars.
From the Journals
Contact allergens in medical devices: A cause for concern?
Despite the clinical value of medical devices, there is a potential for these products to cause adverse skin reactions in some patients.
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Allergy to Topical Medicaments, Part 1: A Double-edged Sword
Allergic contact dermatitis should be suspected in patients with persistent or worsening dermatitis after use of topical medications.
Environmental Dermatology
Botanical Briefs: Phytophotodermatitis Caused by Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)
The public should be educated, especially during summer months, about how to identify giant hogweed, reduce exposure to the plant’s phototoxin,...
Case Letter
Atypical Presentation of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology characterized by erythematosquamous salmon-colored plaques...
Conference Coverage
Lessons from an ethnic skin center: Awareness and respect for diversity
Working through the complications from unfamiliar cosmetic choices depends on acceptance and an open mind.
Hospital Consult
The Role of Inpatient Dermatology Consultations
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how dermatology affects the hospitalization of inpatients while highlighting the breadth of services...
Case Letter
Flagellate Shiitake Mushroom Reaction With Histologic Features of Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
Ingestion of shiitake mushrooms and bleomycin is associated with flagellate dermatitis.
Photo Challenge
Velvety Plaques on the Abdomen and Extremities
A 28-year-old woman was admitted to the medicine service with bilateral pedal numbness and ataxia, as well as an asymptomatic rash on the neck,...