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Dermatology

What do I do With This Abnormal Tattoo?

1/15/2024 Nathan LeDeaux, MD
This article focuses on the appropriate empiric treatments for tattoo-related complications in the emergency department.
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Dermatology , Hematology , Oncology , Toxicology

Warfarin-Induced Skin Necrosis: Not Your Typical Rash

4/15/2023 Brandon Murdock, MD , Chung-ting J. Kou , Paul A. Gonzales , David M. Crawford
Warfarin-induced skin necrosis (WISN) is a rare condition thought to be due to microvascular thrombosis and ischemia and is commonly related to protein C deficiency. Recognition of WISN is critical to
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Toxicology , Dermatology

Drug-Induced Erythema Multiforme

10/7/2021 Amna M. Farshori, DO , Daniel J. Schroder, DO
Erythema multiforme is an acute skin disorder. While most cases are the result of an infection, the condition can also result from autoimmune disorders, malignancy, and drug use.
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Infectious Disease , Wilderness Medicine , International EM , Dermatology

Cutaneous Larva Migrans: The Rash Is Not What You Think

12/1/2020 Hussain Shakir, MD, FAAP , Louis King, MD
Treating a rash that follows no pattern and appears after a vacation? Check for cutaneous larva migrans. Humans are accidental hosts who often acquire this infestation while walking barefoot on soil t
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Dermatology , Neurology , Infectious Disease

Coincident VZV Encephalitis and Otomastoiditis

12/1/2020 Aaron Tiffee, MD, FACEP , Kinnari Modi , Christina Chanthanivong
We explore a case of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation without typical skin findings in a 66-year-old patient who presented with mastoiditis and encephalitis.
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Palliative Care , Critical Care , Behavioral Health , Dermatology

DENIAL OF DEATH : The Phenomenon of Tumor Neglect

6/10/2020 Rebecca Kreston, MD, MSPH , Payal Patel, MD , Shana Ross, DO, MS
Challenges with health care literacy, lack of insurance, and simple human fear can sometimes lead patients to delay seeking help - or even deny a problem exists. Tread lightly to offer the best care i
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Orthopedics , Dermatology , Wilderness Medicine

Unique Presentation of Fracture Blisters

10/10/2019 Will Hockett, MD , Delvin Akins , Craig Warden, MD, MPH
Fracture blisters on this patient's ankle resulted from a sock topped by a SAM splint that went through a 8.5-mile mule ride to get to an ambulance. Take in these pointers on handling such injuries an
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Pediatric EM , Dermatology

Melanocytes That Can Kill

12/15/2018 Yagnaram Ravichandran, MBBS, MD, FAAP , Maureen Luetje, DO , Katherine McVety, MD , Rajan Arora, MD
Children with risk factors for neurocutaneous melanosis should be followed closely and screened regularly.

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Skin Deep dermatology resource

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Episode 55 – Petechiae & Purpura

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That Time Dermatology Saved the Day!

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