Infectious Diseases
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As U.S. syphilis cases rise, those at the epicenter scramble
There is often a “nonchalant” attitude toward STDs among some people in their 20s and 30s.
Case Letter
Cat Scratch Disease Presenting With Concurrent Pityriasis Rosea in a 10-Year-Old Girl
Dermatologists should familiarize themselves with the physical examination findings of cat scratch disease.
Photo Challenge
Diffuse Pruritic Eruption in an Immunocompromised Patient
A 54-year-old man presented to our dermatology clinic for evaluation of a widespread intensely pruritic rash of 4 weeks’ duration. He was being...
Make the Diagnosis
A White male presented with a purulent erythematous edematous plaque with central necrosis and ulceration on his right flank
The patient also had flulike symptoms and a headache.
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New Moderna vaccine to work against recent COVID variant
The FDA is expected to approve the new Moderna shot by early October.
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New AI-enhanced bandages poised to transform wound treatment
Someday soon, these paper-thin bandages embedded with miniaturized electronics could monitor the wound healing process in real time, alerting the...
Clinical Review
Complications of Body Piercings: A Systematic Review
Given the rapid rise in the popularity of piercings, general practitioners and dermatologists should be aware of the multitude of acute or chronic...
From the Journals
One in five men carries high-risk HPV in international study
“Our study draws attention to the high prevalence, ranging from 20% to 30% for HR-HPV in men across most regions, and the need for strengthening...
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When is antibiotic prophylaxis required for dermatologic surgery?
A meta-analysis found that the infection rate was highest for skin grafts (8.70%) and wedge excision of the lip or ear (8.57%).
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Atopic dermatitis may be a risk factor for GBS colonization in pregnancy
The study cohort included 566,467 pregnant women with an average age of 38.8 years.
From the Journals
On the trail of a new vaccine for Lyme disease
“This is a key piece of data that opens the door to one day having an innovative vaccination strategy aimed at perturbing the microbiota of the...