Search results for "Dermatology"
MKSAP Quiz: Slow-growing genital lesions
A 34-year-old man is evaluated for several slow-growing, wart-like penile lesions that have progressively enlarged over 3 years. Repeated topical cryotherapy and topical imiquimod have yielded no improvement. The patient has HIV infection and is taking tenofovir, emtricitabine, and efavirenz. There are no other skin findings, and vital signs and the remainder of the physical examination are normal. After obtaining laboratory studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/26/3.htm
26 Jun 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 1-month history of rash
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-month history of a spreading rash on her back, chest, and arms. She has been using over-the-counter topical glucocorticoids without relief. She does not have any other associated symptoms and otherwise feels well. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/09/mksap-quiz-1-month-history-of-rash.htm
1 Sep 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Intermittent pruritic rash of 8 years
A 32-year-old man is evaluated for an intermittent pruritic rash of 8 years' duration. Medical history is significant for mild persistent asthma. His only medications are an albuterol inhaler and an inhaled glucocorticoid. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/18/3.htm
18 Sep 2018
An eye for art among medical students
A medical resident drew upon her artistic background to help create a course to improve observational skills of first-year medical students by having them systematically observe works of art.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/an-eye-for-art-among-medical-students.htm
1 Nov 2018
MKSAP Quiz: New lesion on the side of the face
A 44-year-old man is evaluated for a new lesion on the side of his face. It has been present for several months and is asymptomatic. When he shaves he cuts it, and it starts bleeding. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/mksap-quiz-new-lesion-on-the-side-of-the-face.htm
1 Nov 2018
MKSAP Quiz: ‘Sun allergy’
A 62-year-old woman is evaluated for a “sun allergy,” manifesting as a rash on her scalp, eyelids, upper back, and knuckles. This started 2 years ago, but is less pronounced over the winter months. Her only medication is hydrocortisone cream. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/06/3.htm
6 Nov 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 2 weeks of painful lumps on legs
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for 2 weeks of painful lumps on her legs. The lumps persist for several days and make it difficult for her to go to work as a waitress. She is a college student in Ohio where she has lived her whole life. Following a physical exam, negative pregnancy test, and other lab studies, what test should be done next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/08/3.htm
8 Jan 2019
New psoriasis guidelines emphasize management of comorbidities, use of biologics
The guidelines cautioned that there is still limited evidence about long-term adverse events, impacts on future comorbidities, pediatric treatment, pregnancy and lactation, treatment combinations for newer biologics, and a need to identify biomarkers.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/26/1.htm
26 Feb 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for extremely pruritic skin
A 40-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for an extremely pruritic skin eruption for several months that was recently diagnosed as dermatitis herpetiformis. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms and is otherwise healthy and takes no medications. In addition to a gluten-free diet, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/26/3.htm
26 Mar 2019
More options available for psoriatic arthritis
Internists are the first doctors patients see for joint pain, which means they can make a big difference in preventing the progression of joint diseases such as psoriatic arthritis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/more-options-available-for-psoriatic-arthritis.htm
1 Apr 2019