Search results for "Dermatology"
MKSAP Quiz: Dark spot on lower lip
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for a dark spot on the lower lip for several months' duration. Medical history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/30/3.htm
30 Mar 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Mole changing in color
An 18-year-old woman is evaluated for a mole on her back that has been changing in color for several weeks. There are no other associated symptoms. Following a physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/mksap-quiz-mole-changing-in-color.htm
1 Oct 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Persistent itching, odor of the feet
A 19-year-old man is evaluated for 4 to 5 months of persistent itching, thickening of the skin, and odor of the feet. He also has hyperhidrosis of the palms and soles. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and he takes no medications. Following a physical exam and skin scrapings, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/mksap-quiz-persistent-itching-odor-of-the-feet.htm
1 Mar 2020
Pollution hurts health, may pose pandemic risk
Medical groups are increasingly addressing the relationship between the climate and health, and how predominantly lower-income, Black, or Hispanic/Latino communities have taken the brunt of pollution's impact.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/pollution-hurts-health-may-pose-pandemic-risk.htm
1 Sep 2021
MKSAP quiz: 2-week history of rash on face, midchest
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis for a 32-year-old man evaluated for a 2-week history of a rash on his face and midchest consisting of small, reddish, intensely itchy “lumps.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/29/4.htm
29 Aug 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Multiple areas of scaling
A 62-year-old woman is evaluated for multiple areas of scaling and rough skin on her forehead and cheeks, the backs of her hands, and forearms. These areas are painless but persist despite application of moisturizer. She is in good overall health and takes no medications. She has a history of multiple sunburns. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. Skin findings are shown. The remainder of the physical examination is unremarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/mksap.htm
1 Oct 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for mosquito bites
A 21-year-old woman is evaluated for mosquito bites on her arms and legs that she received 1 week ago that she has been scratching regularly. One of the bites on her left thigh is now painful with a small amount of drainage. She otherwise feels well, has no significant medical history, and takes no medications. A weeping red papule with overlying honey-colored crust is present on the anterior left thigh. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/23/3.htm
23 May 2017
Internists play primary role in detecting skin cancer
While it isn't recommended that primary care physicians perform whole-body skin exams for skin cancer, they can and should be alert for skin lesions with malignant features. An easy acronym and other tips and tricks can make the difference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/ABCDE.htm
1 Feb 2013
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Feb 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for a superficial skin infection
A 20-year-old male college student on the wrestling team is evaluated for a superficial skin infection. He has a history of several episodes of folliculitis and furunculosis over the past year that has required systemic treatment. His recurrent infections were treated with various oral antibiotics, including cephalexin, clindamycin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. He currently takes no medications, has no drug allergies, and is otherwise in good health. There are multiple, scattered erythematous papulopustules and nodules on the buttocks and upper thighs, some with a collarette of scale. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/06/3.htm
6 Jun 2017