Scholars@Duke
Daniela Kroshinsky

Daniela Kroshinsky

Professor of Dermatology
Dermatology

Selected Publications

Skin Disorders in Kidney Disease: Core Curriculum 2026.

Journal Article Am J Kidney Dis · January 2026 Skin disorders occur commonly in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and may greatly impact their quality of life. These skin disorders have varying underlying pathophysiologies, but there are a few common mechanisms including the accumulation of ur ... Full text Link to item Cite

Panniculitis Review for the Inpatient Dermatologist

Journal Article Current Dermatology Reports · December 1, 2025 Purposeof Review: Panniculitis presents a diagnostic challenge due to the diverse array of conditions that manifest with a similar clinical picture. Often, these diseases have ties to systemic issues and can be clues to underlying systemic ailments. This a ... Full text Cite

A Review of Common Pediatric Skin Infections

Journal Article Current Infectious Disease Reports · December 1, 2025 Purpose of Review: Skin infections account for a substantial amount of healthcare visits within the pediatric population, contributing to significant healthcare costs and associated morbidity. We aim to describe the most common infections with a focus on r ... Full text Cite

Considerations for Inpatient To Outpatient Transition of Dermatology Care

Journal Article Current Dermatology Reports · December 1, 2025 Purpose of Review: An effective transition from inpatient to outpatient care is pivotal in ensuring successful recovery following hospitalization and preventing readmission. This review discusses potential discharge pitfalls for patients with skin disease ... Full text Cite

Infantile Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Rare and Challenging Case Presentation With an Updated Literature Review.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · November 20, 2025 Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis in infancy, often misdiagnosed due to overlap with infectious and inflammatory conditions. We review existing literature on neonatal and infantile PG and present a case of a previously healthy 6-m ... Full text Link to item Cite

Outcomes and mortality in calciphylaxis: A multicenter update.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · October 2025 BACKGROUND: Current understanding of calciphylaxis pathogenesis and treatment has advanced, with lower mortality. OBJECTIVE: To provide an updated report of calciphylaxis risk factors and outcomes in a large and diverse multicenter American validated cohor ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cellulitis in Pediatric Patients: Recognition and Management in the Era of Evolving Resistance.

Journal Article Am J Clin Dermatol · July 2025 Cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection most frequently caused by group A streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes) and less so by Staphylococcus aureus, commonly occurs in pediatric patients. The non-specific clinical presentation of poorly demarcated, expandi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Drug survival of adalimumab is superior to infliximab in pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa

Journal Article Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · January 1, 2025 Full text Cite

Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms.

Journal Article N Engl J Med · December 12, 2024 Full text Link to item Cite

Assessment of diagnostic delay, morbidity, and mortality outcomes in 302 calciphylaxis patients over a 17-year period: A retrospective cohort study.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · November 2024 BACKGROUND: Calciphylaxis patients historically have experienced diagnostic challenges and high morbidity; however limited data is available examining these characteristics over time. OBJECTIVE: The primary goals were to a) investigate factors associated w ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sweet syndrome in pregnancy: A narrative review.

Journal Article Int J Gynaecol Obstet · August 2024 The aim of this review is to increase obstetrician awareness of pregnancy-associated Sweet syndrome. Patients present with fever, leukocytosis, and skin eruption, which can mimic other infectious or inflammatory conditions, but do not respond to antibiotic ... Full text Link to item Cite

Inpatient Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Delphi Consensus Study.

Journal Article Cutis · June 2024 Inpatient hospitalization of individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has increased. Inpatient services may not be familiar enough with this disease to understand how to manage severe HS and/or HS flares. It would be beneficial to the inpatient medic ... Full text Link to item Cite

Drug Allergy Mimics.

Journal Article J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract · May 2024 When approaching a case of apparent drug allergy, the consulting clinician should consider a broad differential diagnosis. This article presents a series of cases that could be commonly referred to an allergist for assessment as "drug allergy," however, a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Defining D-irAEs: consensus-based disease definitions for the diagnosis of dermatologic adverse events from immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

Journal Article J Immunother Cancer · April 10, 2024 With an increasing number of patients eligible for immune checkpoint inhibitors, the incidence of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) is on the rise. Dermatologic immune-related adverse events (D-irAEs) are the most common and earliest to manifest, often ... Full text Link to item Cite

A retrospective review of outcomes after hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of calciphylaxis.

Conference J Am Acad Dermatol · January 2024 BACKGROUND: Calciphylaxis is a thrombotic vasculopathy characterized by painful necrotic ulcerations. There are no Food and Drug Administration approved therapies despite high mortality. OBJECTIVE: To compare mortality and wound healing outcomes in patient ... Full text Link to item Cite

Nephrogenic Calciphylaxis Arising after Bariatric Surgery: A Case Series.

Journal Article Am J Nephrol · 2024 Nephrogenic calciphylaxis is associated with multiple risk factors including long-term dialysis dependence, hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia, parathyroid hormone derangements, vitamin K deficiency, obesity, diabetes mellitus, warfarin use, and female sex. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Calcifying and Ossifying Disorders of the Skin

Chapter · January 1, 2024 Cutaneous deposition of calcium has a range of manifestations, from mild to fatal, and a number of etiologies. It is categorized as dystrophic if calcium deposits within pre-existing damaged skin, metastatic if it results from a calcium and/or phosphate im ... Full text Cite

Complicated Cellulitis is an Independent Predictor for Increased Length of Stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Journal Article J Pediatr · November 2023 OBJECTIVE: To assess cellulitis in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting and identify risk factors for its disease severity and whether cellulitis influences length of stay (LOS). STUDY DESIGN: In this retrospective study, patients with celluliti ... Full text Link to item Cite

Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita following skin graft in donor and graft sites: A case report

Journal Article Burns Open · October 1, 2023 Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita is a rare mucocutaneous autoimmune blistering disorder which usually presents in adulthood. The disease is mediated by antibodies against type VII collagen, though the precise inciting factors for autoantibody formation are ... Full text Cite

Recognition and Management of Necrotizing Neutrophilic Dermatoses

Journal Article Current Dermatology Reports · September 1, 2023 Purpose of Review: Necrotizing neutrophilic dermatoses are frequently misdiagnosed as necrotizing fasciitis, resulting in inappropriate surgical intervention and amputation leading to unnecessary morbidity. This paper reviews recent literature to highlight ... Full text Cite

Development of a Skin-Directed Scoring System for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Epidermal Necrolysis: A Delphi Consensus Exercise.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · July 1, 2023 IMPORTANCE: Scoring systems for Stevens-Johnson syndrome and epidermal necrolysis (EN) only estimate patient prognosis and are weighted toward comorbidities and systemic features; morphologic terminology for EN lesions is inconsistent. OBJECTIVES: To estab ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intravenous Sodium Thiosulphate for Calciphylaxis of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Journal Article JAMA Netw Open · April 3, 2023 IMPORTANCE: Calciphylaxis is a rare disease with high mortality mainly involving patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Sodium thiosulphate (STS) has been used as an off-label therapeutic in calciphylaxis, but there is a lack of clinical trials and st ... Full text Link to item Cite

Mpox in Young Woman with No Epidemiologic Risk Factors, Massachusetts, USA.

Journal Article Emerg Infect Dis · April 2023 We describe a case of mpox characterized by a circularly distributed facial rash but no identified risk factors. Fomite transmission of monkeypox virus from contaminated linen at a massage spa was suspected. Clinicians should consider mpox in patients with ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intravenous sodium thiosulphate for vascular calcification of hemodialysis patients-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal Article Nephrol Dial Transplant · February 28, 2023 BACKGROUND: Vascular calcification (VC) is a common comorbidity among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), indicating major cardiovascular events. This study aimed to evaluate the effects and safety of intravenous sodium thiosulphate (STS) for VC in ... Full text Link to item Cite

Patient-Reported and Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Calciphylaxis

Journal Article Mayo Clinic Proceedings Innovations Quality and Outcomes · February 1, 2023 Objective: To describe the pain intensity among hospitalized patients with calciphylaxis, elucidate the factors associated with pain improvement, and examine the link between pain improvement and clinical outcomes. Patients and Methods: Patients were ident ... Full text Cite

Jaundice and morbilliform eruption in a 20-year-old female

Journal Article Jaad Case Reports · January 1, 2023 Full text Cite

Gender disparities in isotretinoin prescribing patterns for pediatric patients before and during practice changes introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · 2023 Isotretinoin is a systemic therapy approved for acne and has historically required lab monitoring in addition to adherence to the iPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) given the medication's teratogenic effects. The COVID-19 pandemic resul ... Full text Link to item Cite

Updates in SJS/TEN: collaboration, innovation, and community

Journal Article Frontiers in Medicine · January 1, 2023 Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a predominantly drug-induced disease, with a mortality rate of 15–20%, that engages the expertise of multiple disciplines: dermatology, allergy, immunology, clinical pharmacology, burn surger ... Full text Cite

Methotrexate induced cutaneous ulceration and altered mental status

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2023 Cite

Factors which predict the need for multiple courses of isotretinoin

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2023 Cite

Inpatient cellulitis: Predictors of osteomyelitis on magnetic resonance imaging

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2023 Cite

Clinical manifestations of DRESS in pediatric patients

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2023 Cite

Macular, Papular, Purpuric, Vesiculobullous, and Pustular Diseases

Chapter · January 1, 2023 Macular, papular, purpuric, vesiculobullous, and pustular diseases include exanthems, toxin-mediated diseases, primary skin infections, vasculitis, embolic phenomena, thrombotic sequelae, autoimmune blistering diseases, and hypersensitivity reactions. By u ... Full text Cite

Post-discharge follow-up attendance after pediatric dermatology consultation in the emergency department: A retrospective analysis.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · November 2022 The emergency department (ED) is a frequent source of care for pediatric patients with dermatologic conditions, possibly owing to limited access to routine and urgent outpatient dermatology appointments. The demographics, clinical characteristics, follow-u ... Full text Link to item Cite

Disseminated Lyme disease with a herpetiform center

Journal Article Jaad Case Reports · November 1, 2022 Full text Cite

Calciphylaxis arising following bariatric surgery: A case series

Journal Article Jaad Case Reports · October 1, 2022 Full text Cite

In Memoriam-Martin C. Mihm, Jr.

Journal Article Dermatopathology (Basel) · September 8, 2022 Martin C [...]. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Risk Factors Predicting Cellulitis Diagnosis in a Prospective Cohort Undergoing Dermatology Consultation in the Emergency Department.

Journal Article Cutis · September 2022 Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and skin-associated structures with many clinical mimickers known collectively as pseudocellulitis. Dermatology or infectious disease consultation is considered the gold standard for diagnosis. We evaluated a prospect ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cellulitis and Its Mimickers: an Approach to Diagnosis and Management

Journal Article Current Dermatology Reports · September 1, 2022 Purpose of Review: This article reviews the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, clinical mimickers, and management strategies for cellulitis in hospitalized patients. Recent Findings: Cellulitis is a common skin infection with increasing hospitalizatio ... Full text Cite

Updated diagnostic criteria and nomenclature for neurofibromatosis type 2 and schwannomatosis: An international consensus recommendation.

Journal Article Genet Med · September 2022 PURPOSE: Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and schwannomatosis (SWN) are genetically distinct tumor predisposition syndromes with overlapping phenotypes. We sought to update the diagnostic criteria for NF2 and SWN by incorporating recent advances in genetics, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Distinguishing clinical features for pseudocellulitis in pediatric inpatients: A retrospective study.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · July 2022 The clinical features of 588 pediatric inpatients admitted with a diagnosis of cellulitis were reviewed with attention to diagnostic accuracy of true cellulitis (95.1%) versus pseudocellulitis (4.9%) and utilization of specialist consultations (28.1% infec ... Full text Link to item Cite

Calciphylaxis: Part I. Diagnosis and pathology.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · May 2022 Calciphylaxis is an uncommon but devastating disorder characterized by vascular calcification and subsequent cutaneous tissue necrosis. This results in exquisitely painful and slow healing wounds that portend exceptionally high morbidity and mortality. The ... Full text Link to item Cite

Calciphylaxis: Treatment and outlook-CME part II.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · May 2022 Calciphylaxis is a rare and devastating condition with important systemic ramifications. This second-part of our CME aims to educate the practicing dermatologist on the current standard of care once a diagnosis of calciphylaxis is confirmed or highly suspe ... Full text Link to item Cite

A United States expert consensus to standardise definitions, follow-up, and treatment targets for extra-intestinal manifestations in inflammatory bowel disease.

Journal Article Aliment Pharmacol Ther · May 2022 BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMs) are a common complication of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), affecting up to half of the patients. Despite their high prevalence, information on standardised definitions, diagnostic strategies, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Calciphylaxis arising following bariatric surgery

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2022 Cite

Symmetric drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema: Clinicopathologic study of 19 cases and review of literature.

Journal Article J Cutan Pathol · December 2021 BACKGROUND: Symmetric drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE) is a cutaneous drug reaction characterized by gluteal/anogenital erythema and symmetric involvement of other intertriginous location(s) without systemic signs. Clinicopatholo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Clinical mimickers of calciphylaxis: A retrospective study.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · December 2021 BACKGROUND: Calciphylaxis is an ischemic vasculopathy with high morbidity and mortality. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical to management of calciphylaxis. Clinical mimickers may contribute to delayed or misdiagnosis. OBJECTIVE: To assess the rate an ... Full text Link to item Cite

Penile calciphylaxis: A retrospective case-control study.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · November 2021 BACKGROUND: Calciphylaxis is a rare disorder characterized by skin necrosis caused by calcium deposition within vessels, thrombosis, and subsequent tissue ischemia. Penile involvement may rarely occur. OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors, diagnosis, manage ... Full text Link to item Cite

Assessment of outcomes of calciphylaxis.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · October 2021 BACKGROUND: Calciphylaxis is a rare thrombotic vasculopathy characterized by high morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of studies examining longitudinal outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To assess mortality, days spent in the hospital, and amputations in patient ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of electronic consults for outpatient pediatric patients with dermatologic complaints.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · September 2021 BACKGROUND: Although dermatologic complaints are frequently encountered by pediatricians, access to pediatric dermatologists remains limited. Teledermatology has been proposed to expand access to dermatologic care for children. We report our experience wit ... Full text Link to item Cite

Assessing the incidence of skin and soft tissue infection in patients on biologics.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · September 2021 BACKGROUND: Biologic agents may predispose patients to skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). Guidelines recommend discontinuing the agent preoperatively; the true risk of infection is unclear. OBJECTIVES: To assess the incidence of SSTIs in patients rec ... Full text Link to item Cite

Skin biopsy in the diagnosis of intravascular lymphoma: A retrospective diagnostic accuracy study.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · September 2021 BACKGROUND: The yield of skin biopsies in the evaluation of intravascular lymphoma (IVL) is largely unknown in Western patients. Most data supporting this test come from Asian populations, in which both prevalence and disease presentation seem to differ. O ... Full text Link to item Cite

A strategy for empowering clinicians and increasing innovation: the Magic Wand Initiative.

Journal Article Arch Dermatol Res · September 2021 Clinicians play a critical role in recognizing, initiating, and adopting innovative solutions to clinical problems. Increasing clinician involvement in problem-based innovation will help identify and solve unmet medical needs. The overall objective of our ... Full text Link to item Cite

Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy with Infrared Thermography for Accurate Prediction of Cellulitis

Journal Article Jid Innovations · September 1, 2021 Cellulitis is frequently misdiagnosed owing to its clinical mimickers, collectively known as pseudocellulitis. This study investigated diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) alone and in combination with infrared thermography (IRT) for the differentiation ... Full text Cite

Revised diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis type 1 and Legius syndrome: an international consensus recommendation.

Journal Article Genet Med · August 2021 PURPOSE: By incorporating major developments in genetics, ophthalmology, dermatology, and neuroimaging, to revise the diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and to establish diagnostic criteria for Legius syndrome (LGSS). METHODS: We used a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Peristomal Punctate Pemphigus.

Journal Article Am J Dermatopathol · July 1, 2021 Cutaneous reactions surrounding abdominal stoma sites are typically irritant, allergic, infectious, traumatic or pathergic in etiology. Pemphigus, which encompasses a group of vesiculobullous autoimmune skin disorders, is seldom encountered as a peristomal ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cellulitis: A Review of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management.

Journal Article Med Clin North Am · July 2021 Cellulitis is a common skin infection resulting in increasing hospitalizations and health care costs. There is no gold standard diagnostic test, making cellulitis a potentially challenging condition to distinguish from other mimickers. Physical examination ... Full text Link to item Cite

Disparities in telemedicine access for Spanish-speaking patients during the COVID-19 crisis.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · July 2021 The rapid rise of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic raised the prospect of worsening health care disparities for vulnerable populations. We retrospectively compared pediatric teledermatology visits scheduled during the pandemic (03/17/2020-07/31/20 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Long-term Physical and Psychological Outcomes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · June 1, 2021 IMPORTANCE: Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is known to cause multiple end-organ complications in its acute phase, but less is known about the long-term association with patients' mental health and quality of life. OBJECTIVE: ... Full text Link to item Cite

Use of teledermatology by dermatology hospitalists is effective in the diagnosis and management of inpatient disease.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · June 2021 BACKGROUND: Patient outcomes are improved when dermatologists provide inpatient consultations. Inpatient access to dermatologists is limited, illustrating an opportunity to use teledermatology. Little is known about the ability of dermatologists to accurat ... Full text Link to item Cite

Purpuric ulcers associated with COVID-19: A case series

Journal Article Jaad Case Reports · May 1, 2021 Full text Cite

Joint AAD-NPF Guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with topical therapy and alternative medicine modalities for psoriasis severity measures.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · February 2021 Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem disease that affects up to 3.2% of the United States population. This guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in psoriasis management and care and provides recommendations based on the a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Purpuric pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: A case series

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2021 Cite

The impact of telemedicine on the delivery of dermatologic care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2021 Cite

Clinical utility of imaging for evaluation of cellulitis in hospitalized pediatric patients

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2021 Cite

18839 Pediatric dermatology e-consultations: Reduced wait times and face-to-face dermatology visits

Conference Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · December 2020 Full text Cite

Pediatric dermatology eConsults: Reduced wait times and dermatology office visits.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · September 2020 BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Store-and-forward teledermatology provides pediatricians with specialist guidance in managing skin disease. This study evaluates wait times and face-to-face (FTF) dermatology visit avoidance associated with a pediatric dermatology eC ... Full text Link to item Cite

441 Penile calciphylaxis: A retrospective analysis of ten cases

Conference Journal of Investigative Dermatology · July 2020 Full text Cite

Society of Dermatology Hospitalists supportive care guidelines for the management of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis in adults.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · June 2020 Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are life-threatening conditions with high morbidity and mortality. Supportive care management of SJS/TEN is highly variable. A systematic review of the literature was performed by dermatol ... Full text Link to item Cite

Joint American Academy of Dermatology-National Psoriasis Foundation guidelines of care for the management of psoriasis with systemic nonbiologic therapies.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · June 2020 Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease involving multiple organ systems and affecting approximately 2% of the world's population. In this guideline, we focus the discussion on systemic, nonbiologic medications for the treatment of this disease. We pro ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of Cyclosporine for the Treatment of DRESS Syndrome.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · June 1, 2020 This retrospective case-control study of 26 adults evaluates the use of cyclosporine A in the treatment of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome) compared with standard systemic glucocorticosteroids. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Prognostic implications of normal or minimal urinary findings on long-term renal impairment in adults with Henoch-Schönlein purpura.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · June 2020 BACKGROUND: Renal involvement in adult Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a major cause of morbidity and can lead to significant long-term renal impairment. The prognostic significance of normal or minimal urinary abnormalities at diagnosis is unknown. OBJECTIVE: ... Full text Link to item Cite

A pediatric approach to management of skin growths in basal cell nevus syndrome.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · May 2020 Little guidance on management of basal cell nevus syndrome in children exists. We report a case series of four patients diagnosed with BCNS in early childhood, in whom several highly suspicious lesions were biopsied, but several smaller and questionably co ... Full text Link to item Cite

Joint American Academy of Dermatology-National Psoriasis Foundation guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis in pediatric patients.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · January 2020 Psoriasis is a chronic, multisystem, inflammatory disease that affects approximately 1% of children, with onset most common during adolescence. This guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in psoriasis management and provides evidence-b ... Full text Link to item Cite

Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapeutic Agents

Chapter · January 1, 2020 As major advancements in cancer treatment are being made, adverse effects including cutaneous ones are increased in parallel. The cutaneous adverse events result in declined quality of life as well as increased cost of health care. Awareness of the spectru ... Full text Cite

The ALT-70 cellulitis model maintains predictive value at 24 and 48 hours after presentation.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · December 2019 BACKGROUND: Cellulitis has many potential mimickers, and its misdiagnosis often leads to unnecessary hospitalizations and higher health care costs. The ALT-70 predictive model offers an objective tool to help differentiate between cellulitis and other clin ... Full text Link to item Cite

Joint American Academy of Dermatology-National Psoriasis Foundation guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · September 2019 Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease involving multiple organ systems and affecting approximately 3.2% of the world's population. In this section of the guidelines of care for psoriasis, we will focus the discussion on ultraviolet (UV) light-based t ... Full text Link to item Cite

Clinical outcomes and molecular profile of patients with Carmi syndrome: A systematic review and evidence quality assessment.

Journal Article J Pediatr Surg · July 2019 PURPOSE: Carmi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) and pyloric atresia (PA). We reviewed the clinicopathologic and molecular features of patients with Carmi syndrome to identify predictors of clinical ... Full text Link to item Cite

Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for In-Hospital Mortality Among Patients With Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis-ABCD-10.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · April 1, 2019 IMPORTANCE: Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a spectrum of severe mucocutaneous drug reaction associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A previously developed SJS/TEN-specific severity-of-illness model (Score of T ... Full text Link to item Cite

Joint AAD-NPF guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with awareness and attention to comorbidities.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · April 2019 Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem disease that affects up to 3.2% of the US population. This guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in psoriasis management and care, providing recommendations on the basis of available e ... Full text Link to item Cite

Joint AAD-NPF guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with biologics.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · April 2019 Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory multisystem disease that affects up to 3.2% of the US population. This guideline addresses important clinical questions that arise in psoriasis management and care, providing recommendations based on the available evide ... Full text Link to item Cite

Corrigendum

Journal Article Journal of Investigative Dermatology · February 2019 Full text Cite

A Case of Nivolumab-Induced Cutaneous Toxicity with Multiple Morphologies.

Journal Article Dermatopathology (Basel) · 2019 Cutaneous reactions are among the most prevalent immune-related adverse events in patients treated with immunotherapy. Given that immunotherapies often act through blocking inhibitory signals on T cells, these treatments also have the potential to generate ... Full text Link to item Cite

Correlation between clinical and pathological features of cutaneous calciphylaxis.

Journal Article PLoS One · 2019 Calciphylaxis is a rare and life-threatening disease that classically manifests with painful skin lesions. It occurs mainly in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treated with dialysis, has poor outcomes, and has no FDA-approved treatment. Our coh ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Case of Fever and Erythema Nodosum-Like Lesions Leading to a New Diagnosis of Gamma-Delta T-Cell Lymphoma Complicated by Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis.

Journal Article Dermatopathology (Basel) · 2019 A 69-year-old Vietnamese female presented with fever and new-onset tender subcutaneous nodules on her trunk and lower extremities initially thought to be clinically consistent with erythema nodosum. A biopsy showed an atypical, predominantly lobular lympho ... Full text Link to item Cite

A 23-Year-Old Man with Hyper-IgM Syndrome Presenting with Asymptomatic Violaceous Facial Plaques.

Journal Article Dermatopathology (Basel) · 2019 Tumid lupus is a rare subtype of chronic cutaneous lupus that is characterized by urticaria-like photosensitive plaques. Unlike discoid lupus, it has minimal to no surface change and resolves without scarring. On pathological examination, it may be disting ... Full text Link to item Cite

A 67-Year-Old Male with Diffuse Purpuric Vesicles and Bullae.

Journal Article Dermatopathology (Basel) · 2019 Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a small-vessel vasculitis that most commonly affects the postcapillary venules in the skin. It classically presents with purpuric macules that progress to palpable purpura on the bilateral shins 7-10 days after an incit ... Full text Link to item Cite

A 78-Year-Old Female with a Diffuse Pruritic Rash and Palmoplantar Desquamation.

Journal Article Dermatopathology (Basel) · 2019 Mycosis fungoides, the most common cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, is known to exhibit varied clinical presentations and mimic many other dermatoses. This morphological heterogeneity can often lead to initial misdiagnoses resulting in significant delays from sy ... Full text Link to item Cite

A 63-Year-Old Male with AIDS and Diffuse Violaceous Plaques.

Journal Article Dermatopathology (Basel) · 2019 Hyperkeratotic Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a rare clinicopathologic variant of AIDS-related KS that typically presents with chronic lymphedema and diffuse hyperkeratotic plaques of the lower extremities. Histopathologically, this variant is defined by epiderm ... Full text Link to item Cite

Assessment of outcomes of calciphylaxis

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2019 Cite

Antibiotic choice for cellulitis: Compliance with published guidelines

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2019 Cite

Risk factors predisposing patients to recurrence of calciphylaxis

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2019 Cite

Assessing the incidence of skin and soft tissue infection in patients on biologics

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2019 Cite

Use of cyclosporine in adverse cutaneous reactions to medications

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2019 Cite

Update on calciphylaxis etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and management.

Journal Article Cutis · December 2018 Calciphylaxis is a rare painful skin condition classically seen in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), particularly those on chronic dialysis; however, it also has been increasingly reported in patients with normal renal function. Calciphylaxis i ... Link to item Cite

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study of 377 Adult Patients from the United States.

Journal Article J Invest Dermatol · November 2018 Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a rare, severe mucocutaneous reaction with few large cohorts reported. This multicenter retrospective study included patients with SJS/TEN seen by inpatient consultative dermatologists at 18 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis with novel somatic KIT mutation K509I and association with tuberous sclerosis.

Journal Article Clin Case Rep · September 2018 Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis (DCM) is a rare but potentially fatal condition when diagnosis and targeted treatments are delayed. This case illustrates the life-threatening complications in DCM and reviews the currently available treatments. To our knowle ... Full text Link to item Cite

Calciphylaxis in Patients With Normal Renal Function: A Case Series and Systematic Review.

Journal Article Mayo Clin Proc · September 2018 OBJECTIVE: To define concomitant risk factors, treatment, and outcomes for patients with nonnephrogenic calciphylaxis (NNC). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) medical records (January 1, 2014, through Febr ... Full text Link to item Cite

LB1528 The role of skin biopsy in diagnosis and management of calciphylaxis

Conference Journal of Investigative Dermatology · September 2018 Full text Cite

Clinical Usefulness of Imaging and Blood Cultures in Cellulitis Evaluation.

Journal Article JAMA Intern Med · July 1, 2018 This cohort study examines the clinical usefulness and cost of blood cultures and imaging in patients with presumed cellulitis. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of Dermatology Consultation on Outcomes for Patients With Presumed Cellulitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · May 1, 2018 IMPORTANCE: Each year, cellulitis leads to 650 000 hospital admissions and is estimated to cost $3.7 billion in the United States. Previous literature has demonstrated a high misdiagnosis rate for cellulitis, which results in unnecessary antibiotic use and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Dermatology hospitalists: a multicenter survey study characterizing the infrastructure of consultative dermatology in select American hospitals.

Journal Article Int J Dermatol · May 2018 BACKGROUND: Although considered an outpatient specialty, dermatology plays an important role in inpatient medicine. We characterized the activity and structure of dermatology consultation services in select U.S. hospitals. METHODS: In this cross sectional ... Full text Link to item Cite

502 Cyclosporine vs. IV corticosteroids for the management of SJS/TEN

Conference Journal of Investigative Dermatology · May 2018 Full text Cite

347 Analysis of after hours paging: Dermatology consults and pages

Conference Journal of Investigative Dermatology · May 2018 Full text Cite

Estimating the health care costs associated with recurrent cellulitis managed in the outpatient setting.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · April 2018 BACKGROUND: Recurrent cellulitis is diagnosed in 22% to 49% of all cellulitis cases, but little is known about the costs associated with these cases. OBJECTIVE: To characterize patients with recurrent cellulitis in the outpatient setting and estimate the a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Skin Surface Temperatures Measured by Thermal Imaging Aid in the Diagnosis of Cellulitis.

Journal Article J Invest Dermatol · March 2018 Warmth is a characteristic but nondiagnostic feature of cellulitis. We assessed the diagnostic utility of skin surface temperature in differentiating cellulitis from pseudocellulitis. Adult patients presenting to the emergency department of a large urban h ... Full text Link to item Cite

Assessing the validity of self-reported history of rash caused by metal or jewellery.

Journal Article Contact Dermatitis · March 2018 BACKGROUND: The use of metal-containing bio-devices is becoming increasingly common. Self-reported history of dermatitis with metal exposure is not established as being predictive for metal allergy. OBJECTIVES: To assess the validity of two screening quest ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association Between Hypercoagulable Conditions and Calciphylaxis in Patients With Renal Disease: A Case-Control Study.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · February 1, 2018 IMPORTANCE: Calciphylaxis is a rare skin disease with high morbidity and mortality that frequently affects patients with renal disease. Hypercoagulable conditions are frequently observed in both patients with calciphylaxis and those with chronic kidney dis ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Nonlethal Case of Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa and Congenital Pyloric Atresia: Compound Heterozygosity in a Patient with a Novel Integrin Beta 4 Gene Mutation.

Journal Article J Pediatr · February 2018 We report a case of nonfatal junctional epidermolysis bullosa and pyloric atresia in a newborn. We identified a substitution (c.914C>T) for the integrin β4 gene that has been associated with favorable outcome. A novel mutation (c.2011T>G) of unknown signif ... Full text Link to item Cite

Atypical ALK-positive Spitz tumors with 9p21 homozygous deletion: Report of two cases and review of the literature.

Journal Article J Cutan Pathol · February 2018 ALK rearrangements occur in up to 10% of spitzoid melanocytic neoplasms. No reported cases have shown homozygous deletion of 9p21 (CDKN2A) or gains of 6p25 (RREB1) or 11q13 (CCND1), which have been associated with aggressive clinical behavior. Here we repo ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Successful Use of Apixaban in Dialysis Patients with Calciphylaxis Who Require Anticoagulation: A Retrospective Analysis.

Journal Article Am J Nephrol · 2018 Calciphylaxis is a disease of dermal arteriolar calcification that results in necrosis. It commonly occurs in individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Warfarin use is an identifi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Location of skin lesions in Henoch-Schönlein purpura and its association with significant renal involvement.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · January 2018 BACKGROUND: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a small vessel IgA-predominant vasculitis. OBJECTIVE: To describe adult patients with HSP and determine if the distribution of skin lesions (ie, purpura above the waist or purpura below the waist only), is a pr ... Full text Link to item Cite

T-helper immune phenotype may underlie 'paradoxical' tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitor therapy-related psoriasiform dermatitis.

Journal Article Clin Exp Dermatol · January 2018 BACKGROUND: Therapeutics targeting tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α are effective for psoriasis; however, in patients treated for other disorders, psoriasis may worsen and psoriasiform dermatitis (PsoD) may arise. T helper (Th) cytokines in psoriasis upregul ... Full text Link to item Cite

A 30-Year-Old Man with HIV, Fever, and a Rash.

Journal Article Dermatopathology (Basel) · 2018 Patients who present with papular rashes have a wide differential diagnosis particularly in the setting of immune compromise. A 30-year-old male diagnosed with HIV since 2009, never on antiretroviral therapy, with a nadir CD4 count of 333 cells/mm3 and a c ... Full text Link to item Cite

A 92-Year-Old Male with Eosinophilic Asthma Presenting with Recurrent Palpable Purpuric Plaques.

Journal Article Dermatopathology (Basel) · 2018 Churg-Strauss syndrome or eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a systemic vasculitis affecting the small and medium-sized vasculature. It is commonly associated with asthma and eosinophilia. Most patients are diagnosed at around the age of 40. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Successful Use of Cyclosporin A for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Three Children.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · September 2017 BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are medical emergencies. Mainstays of treatment include removal of the offending agent, supportive care, and wound care. The use of immunosuppressive agents such as ... Full text Link to item Cite

Low-dose Methotrexate for Vitiligo.

Journal Article J Drugs Dermatol · July 1, 2017 BACKGROUND: Treatment of vitiligo is aimed at repigmentation and often consists of multiple modalities, none of which are universally or rapidly successful. Extensive cases are most often treated with ultraviolet light therapy, which can be both costly ... Link to item Cite

Review and Management of Acneiform Eruptions in Patients with Immune Disorders.

Journal Article Am J Clin Dermatol · June 2017 Immune disorders are associated with acne or acneiform lesions secondary to the occurrence of acne vulgaris or acneiform eruptions arising as a result of immunosuppressive medication or infection. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of acne and a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Delayed type IV hypersensitivity reaction to porcine acellular dermal matrix masquerading as infection resulting in multiple debridements.

Journal Article Hernia · June 2017 INTRODUCTION: Delayed type IV hypersensitivity reactions are well established in the surgical setting with respect to external exposure via topical antibiotics and internal exposure via synthetic materials. In contrast, biologic matrix is derived from dece ... Full text Link to item Cite

Fractures following treatment of calciphylaxis with intravenous sodium thiosulfate

Conference Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · June 2017 Full text Cite

A predictive model for diagnosis of lower extremity cellulitis: A cross-sectional study.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · April 2017 BACKGROUND: Cellulitis has many clinical mimickers (pseudocellulitis), which leads to frequent misdiagnosis. OBJECTIVE: To create a model for predicting the likelihood of lower extremity cellulitis. METHODS: A cross-sectional review was performed of all pa ... Full text Link to item Cite

Costs and Consequences Associated With Misdiagnosed Lower Extremity Cellulitis.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · February 1, 2017 IMPORTANCE: Inflammatory dermatoses of the lower extremity are often misdiagnosed as cellulitis (aka "pseudocellulitis") and treated with antibiotics and/or hospitalization. There is limited data on the cost and complications from misdiagnosed cellulitis. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cutaneous Reactions to Targeted Therapy.

Journal Article Am J Dermatopathol · February 2017 Over the past decade, numerous targeted therapeutic agents have become available for clinical use in the oncologic setting with the hopes of realizing personalized cancer treatment. These agents have achieved great improvements in clinical outcomes for pat ... Full text Link to item Cite

Infliximab-induced follicular mucinosis of the face.

Journal Article Int J Dermatol · February 2017 Full text Link to item Cite

Angioedema After Squaric Acid Treatment in a 6-Year-Old Girl.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · January 2017 Alopecia areata (AA) involves the immune-related destruction of hair follicles, resulting in patches of complete hair loss, most often on the scalp. The topical sensitizer squaric acid dibutylester (SADBE) is a popular treatment option given its low side-e ... Full text Link to item Cite

Therapy for Cellulitis.

Journal Article JAMA · November 15, 2016 Full text Link to item Cite

Cellulitis: A Review.

Journal Article JAMA · July 19, 2016 IMPORTANCE: Cellulitis is an infection of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue, presenting with expanding erythema, warmth, tenderness, and swelling. Cellulitis is a common global health burden, with more than 650,000 admissions per year in the United S ... Full text Link to item Cite

A widespread eruption with sloughing

Journal Article Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · May 1, 2016 Full text Cite

A case of a recluse spider bite masquerading as cellulitis

Conference Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · May 2016 Full text Cite

Scalp ulceration in a pediatric patient after hair weave placement

Conference Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · May 2016 Full text Cite

Successful use of cyclosporine to treat acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis

Conference Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · May 2016 Full text Cite

The health care burden of misdiagnosed cellulitis: An inpatient analysis

Conference Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · May 2016 Full text Cite

Genetic basis of TNF-α antagonist associated psoriasis in inflammatory bowel diseases: a genotype-phenotype analysis.

Journal Article Aliment Pharmacol Ther · March 2016 BACKGROUND: Anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) biologic associated psoriasis has been reported in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. However, little is known regarding its pathogenesis. AIM: To identify potential genetic predispositions to anti ... Full text Link to item Cite

Vesiculobullous and hemorrhagic erythema migrans: uncommon variants of a common disease.

Journal Article Int J Dermatol · February 2016 BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of Lyme disease relies on the accurate diagnosis of erythema chronicum migrans (ECM) because serologic tests, culture, and polymerase chain reactions are often inaccurate. Although ECM is classically associated with a targetoid ra ... Full text Link to item Cite

Giannottie-Crosti syndrome-like reaction

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2016 Cite

Squaric acid sensitization is not required for response in the treatment of alopecia areata.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · September 2015 BACKGROUND: Topical immunotherapy using potent contact allergens, such as squaric acid dibutylester (SADBE), can be used to treat alopecia areata. However, there are conflicting reports regarding the best protocol for its administration, particularly with ... Full text Link to item Cite

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis

Chapter · August 21, 2015 Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is an acute, selflimited, widespread cutaneous eruption characterized by the development of numerous, Non-Follicular, sterile pustules on a background of erythematous, edematous skin. The eruption usually d ... Full text Cite

Inpatient dermatology consultation aids diagnosis of cellulitis among hospitalized patients: A multi-institutional analysis.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · July 2015 BACKGROUND: Given its nonspecific physical examination findings, accurately distinguishing cellulitis from a cellulitis mimicker (pseudocellulitis) is challenging. OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate the national incidence of cellulitis misdiagnosis among ... Full text Link to item Cite

Immunologic Overlap of Helper T-Cell Subtypes 17 and 22 in Erythrodermic Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · July 2015 IMPORTANCE: Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) are inflammatory diseases thought to be mediated by helper T-cell subtypes 1 and 2 (TH1 and TH2), respectively. Although psoriasis and AD show histopathologic differences during chronic disease, they are dif ... Full text Link to item Cite

Calciphylaxis: risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.

Journal Article Am J Kidney Dis · July 2015 Calciphylaxis is a rare but devastating condition that has continued to challenge the medical community since its early descriptions in the scientific literature many decades ago. It is predominantly seen in patients with chronic kidney failure treated wit ... Full text Link to item Cite

The role of bone scintigraphy for the diagnosis of calciphylaxis

Conference Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · May 2015 Full text Cite

Follicular mucinosis of the face as a sign of infliximab-induced lupus

Conference Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · May 2015 Full text Cite

Vesiculobullous and hemorrhagic erythema migrans

Conference Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · May 2015 Full text Cite

Waxing and waning eczematous dermatitis and glossitis

Journal Article Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · April 1, 2015 Full text Cite

Extensive and Progressing Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis Leading to Diagnosis of GM1 Gangliosidosis.

Conference Pediatr Dermatol · 2015 Congenital dermal melanocytosis (CDM) is a birthmark composed of macular blue-grey hyperpigmentation commonly observed in the lumbosacral region of infants. Generally resolving by childhood, it is traditionally considered a benign condition, but it may be ... Full text Link to item Cite

Calcinosis cutis

Chapter · January 1, 2015 Calcinosis cutis, or insoluble calcium salt deposition in the skin and subcutaneous tissue, results from local or systemic insults which disturb the factors regulating calcium. The condition is classified into four subtypes based on the presumed mechanism ... Full text Cite

Combination Systemic Fluorouracil and Radiation for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Condyloma with Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma in an Immunocompromised 15-Year-Old Girl.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · 2015 Condylomata acuminata (CA), or anogenital warts, are typically benign lesions caused by human papillomavirus infection. Although they are rare, immunocompromised individuals are at a higher risk of CA undergoing transformation into invasive anal squamous c ... Full text Link to item Cite

A case of eczematid-like purpura of Doucas and Kapetanakis in a child.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · 2015 Eczematid-like purpura of Doucas and Kapetanakis is a subtype of the pigmented purpuric dermatoses, a group of uncommon dermatoses of unclear etiology characterized by purpura, petechiae, and hyperpigmentation. The Doucas and Kapetanakis subtype is rare in ... Full text Link to item Cite

The growing problem of pseudocelluliti

Journal Article Consultant · January 1, 2015 Since prompt identification and treatment of cellulitis is critical, primary care physicians should be familiar with the condition and know when to reach out to a specialist for assessment to provide the patient with the most effective and cost-efficient t ... Cite

PD-1, S-100 and CD1a expression in pseudolymphomatous folliculitis, primary cutaneous marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (MALT lymphoma) and cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia.

Journal Article J Cutan Pathol · January 2015 BACKGROUND: Pseudolymphomatous folliculitis is a lymphoid proliferation that clinically and histopathologically mimics primary cutaneous extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma). In this study, we assessed the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Estimating health care costs associated with recurrent outpatient cellulitis

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2015 Cite

Characteristics of patients with pseudocellulitis admitted to the hospital

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2015 Cite

Primary Cutaneous CD8+ Aggressive Epidermotropic Cytotoxic T-Cell Lymphoma

Chapter · January 1, 2015 Primary cutaneous CD8+ aggressive epidermotropic cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma (CD8+ AECTCL) is a rare, aggressive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with a poor prognosis. Although CD8+ AECTCL typically initially presents on the skin, visceral dissemination is common. ... Full text Cite

Pemphigus vulgaris presenting with multiple lesion morphologies.

Journal Article Dermatol Online J · December 14, 2014 Pemphigus vulgaris is an uncommon intraepidermal blistering disorder that typically presents with flaccid bullae or erosions. We report a patient with pemphigus vulgaris who presented with several unusual clinical features: tense bullae with dependently la ... Link to item Cite

The utility of re-excising mildly and moderately dysplastic nevi: a retrospective analysis.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · December 2014 BACKGROUND: The management of dysplastic nevi (DN) is a highly debated and controversial topic within the dermatology community. Clinicians agree that margin-positive severely DN should be removed with a surgical margin, however, there is disagreement surr ... Full text Link to item Cite

In memoriam: Alan Remi Shalita

Journal Article Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · November 2014 Full text Cite

The impact of dermatology consultation on diagnostic accuracy and antibiotic use among patients with suspected cellulitis seen at outpatient internal medicine offices: a randomized clinical trial.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · October 2014 IMPORTANCE: Cellulitis is a common and costly problem, often diagnosed in the outpatient setting. Many cutaneous conditions may clinically mimic cellulitis, but little research has been done to assess the magnitude of the problem. OBJECTIVE: To determine i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Dermatology.

Chapter · August 19, 2014 Prepared by residents and attending physicians, this pocket-sized loose-leaf is created in the style of Pocket Medicine by providing key clinical data for students and residents and focuses on patient care in the ob/gyn setting. ... Link to item Cite

Widespread morbilliform eruption associated with telaprevir: use of dermatologic consultation to increase tolerability.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · July 2014 IMPORTANCE: Telaprevir, combined with pegylated interferon alfa and ribavirin, is an efficacious approach to treat hepatitis C virus infection. A morbilliform eruption associated with telaprevir is a common adverse effect experienced by patients. Current g ... Full text Link to item Cite

Rhabdomyosarcoma arising in a giant congenital melanocytic nevus.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · 2014 A number of lesions have been documented to arise within congenital melanocytic nevi (CMNs). Although the most frequent malignancy arising within a CMN is melanoma, the association between rhabdomyosarcoma and CMN has rarely been documented. We present a c ... Full text Link to item Cite

A case of recalcitrant epidermolysis bullosa acquisita responsive to rituximab therapy.

Journal Article Pediatr Dermatol · 2014 Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) is an autoimmune blistering disorder that occurs infrequently in children. Although typically associated with a good prognosis in children, there are rare cases that are refractory to treatment with conventional immuno ... Full text Link to item Cite

Neonatal drug eruption: A diagnosis for all ages

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2014 Cite

A case of eczematid-like purpura of Doucas and Kapetanakis in a child

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2014 Cite

Leukemia cutis in the setting of CMML: A predictor for leukemic transformation

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2014 Cite

Migratory indurated plaques: An atypical presentation of mycobacterial infection

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2014 Cite

Methyl methacrylate-induced purpuric contact dermatitis

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2014 Cite

Dermatomyositis in the setting of myxoid chondrosarcoma

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2014 Cite

Two cases of burn-related skin grafts demonstrating locus minoris resistentiae

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2014 Cite

Cutaneous Loxoscelism: A diagnosis to consider

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2014 Cite

Levamisole toxicity mimicking autoimmune disease.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · December 2013 BACKGROUND: Levamisole is present as a contaminant or additive in most cocaine sold in the United States. Cases of agranulocytosis attributed to levamisole-tainted cocaine have been widely described. A vasculopathic reaction to levamisole has also been rep ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intralesional sodium thiosulfate for the treatment of calciphylaxis.

Journal Article JAMA Dermatol · August 2013 IMPORTANCE: Calciphylaxis is a potentially fatal disorder of abnormal calcium deposition. Patients commonly present with painful retiform to stellate purpuric lesions that often undergo ulceration and necrosis, increasing the risk of infection and life-thr ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cutaneous calciphylaxis: a retrospective histopathologic evaluation.

Journal Article Am J Dermatopathol · July 2013 Calciphylaxis is a rare and life-threatening disease characterized by cutaneous necrosis and vascular calcification. Often, skin biopsy specimens are not diagnostic because of the limited depth of the specimen, biopsy site, and clinical stage. To better un ... Full text Link to item Cite

A survey assessment of the recognition and treatment of psychocutaneous disorders in the outpatient dermatology setting: how prepared are we?

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · January 2013 BACKGROUND: Dermatologists provide the bulk of psychocutaneous care; however, recent studies suggest that dermatologists believe they are largely underprepared to treat most psychocutaneous conditions. OBJECTIVE: We sought to identify gaps in psychodermato ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intralesional sodium thiosulfate for the treatment of cutaneous calciphylaxis

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2013 Cite

Delusions of parasitosis: A possible neuropathic component

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2013 Cite

Voriconazole-induced photosensitivity concerning for Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2013 Cite

Analyzing inpatient dermatology consultations for pediatric patients

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2013 Cite

Treatment of cutaneous dystrophic calcification with intralesional sodium thiosulfate

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2013 Cite

Neuro-Sweet syndrome responds to hydroxychloroquine

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2013 Cite

Adult-onset Still disease in a geriatric patient: Updates and pearls in diagnosis

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2013 Cite

Necrotizing Sweet syndrome: a new variant of neutrophilic dermatosis mimicking necrotizing fasciitis.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · November 2012 BACKGROUND: We report a series of patients initially given the diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis whose course progressed despite surgical debridement, antibiotic therapy, or both, but who responded rapidly to systemic corticosteroids. OBJECTIVE: We sought ... Full text Link to item Cite

An infant with pulmonary-cutaneous Sweet syndrome.

Journal Article J Pediatr · November 2012 We report the case of a 31-day-old girl presenting with severe respiratory distress and cutaneous lesions from Sweet syndrome. Pulmonary symptoms unresponsive to antibiotics in patients with Sweet syndrome should raise suspicion for neutrophilic infiltrati ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cutaneous reactions to novel therapeutics.

Journal Article Am J Dermatopathol · October 2012 In the last 2 decades the introduction new biologic agents such as tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors has resulted in potent disease modifying effects in a variety of immune-mediated diseases. In addition, there were major advancements in cancer treatm ... Full text Link to item Cite

Immunoglobulin-A--associated small-vessel vasculitis: a 10-year experience at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Journal Article J Am Acad Dermatol · May 2012 BACKGROUND: The main morbidity associated with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) results from glomerulonephritis and associated renal symptoms; thus early and accurate diagnosis would have follow-up implications. OBJECTIVE: To determine the strength of associ ... Full text Link to item Cite

Anti-TNF associated psoriasis: Authors' reply

Journal Article Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics · January 1, 2012 Full text Cite

Psoriasis associated with anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy in inflammatory bowel disease: a new series and a review of 120 cases from the literature.

Journal Article Aliment Pharmacol Ther · December 2011 BACKGROUND  Anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) antibodies are used to treat both psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease. The seemingly paradoxical occurrence of psoriasis in patients treated with anti-TNF antibodies is increasingly recognised, but the dis ... Full text Link to item Cite

Adults with Sotos syndrome: review of 21 adults with molecularly confirmed NSD1 alterations, including a detailed case report of the oldest person.

Journal Article Am J Med Genet A · September 2011 Sotos syndrome is a well-described multiple anomaly syndrome characterized by overgrowth, distinctive craniofacial appearance, and variable learning disabilities. The diagnosis of Sotos syndrome relied solely on these clinical criteria until haploinsuffici ... Full text Link to item Cite

Combination therapy

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Treatment guidelines in adult women

Chapter · March 21, 2011 Cite

Adolescent dermatology

Chapter · January 1, 2011 Acne is one of the most common skin infections, affecting approximately 85% of people at some point during their lives. The lesions consist of open and closed comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules, pustules, cysts, and/or nodules over the face, ch ... Full text Cite

Cellulitis: diagnosis and management.

Journal Article Dermatol Ther · 2011 Cellulitis is an acute infection of the dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin, often occurring after a local skin trauma. It is a common diagnosis in both inpatient and outpatient dermatology, as well as in the primary care setting. Cellulitis classic ... Full text Link to item Cite

Iatrogenic skin injury in hospitalized patients.

Journal Article Clin Dermatol · 2011 Iatrogenic skin injuries in hospitalized patients range from drug-related complications to those related to procedures. Common drug complications include drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), linear immunoglobulin (Ig) A bullous de ... Full text Link to item Cite

A case of post-herpetic itch resolved with gabapentin.

Journal Article J Drugs Dermatol · January 2011 Herpes zoster is a skin disease encountered commonly in dermatologic practice. While post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a familiar side effect of this condition, it is not the only neuropathic symptom that can result. Post-herpetic itch (PHI) is less well kn ... Link to item Cite

EMBRYONAL RHABDOMYOSARCOMA ARISING IN A CONGENITAL MELANOCYTIC NEVUS

Conference JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY · 2011 Cite

Lues maligna in early HIV infection case report and review of the literature.

Journal Article Sex Transm Dis · August 2009 BACKGROUND: Lues maligna (also known as malignant syphilis or ulceronodular syphilis) is a rare dermatologic manifestation of syphilis more commonly seen in patients with HIV infection. The classic lesion of lues maligna is an oval, papulopustular skin les ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hospitalist dermatology.

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Infections in organ transplant patients

Chapter · January 1, 2009 Bacterial infections represent the major cause of morbidity in patients undergoing solid organ transplantation (SOT). Soft tissue infections from bacteria generally occur in the first month after transplantation when the skin is disrupted by the surgery it ... Full text Cite

LYMPHOMATOID DRUG REACTION IMITATING MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES

Conference JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY · 2009 Cite

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis mimicking necrotizing fasciitis

Conference JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY · 2008 Cite

Clavicular scrofuloderma presenting in a patient scheduled for air travel

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2008 Cite

Approach to the patient with presumed cellulitis.

Journal Article Semin Cutan Med Surg · September 2007 Dermatologists frequently are consulted in the evaluation and management of the patient with cellulitic-appearing skin. For routine cellulitis, the clinical presentation and patient symptoms are usually sufficient for an accurate diagnosis. However, when t ... Full text Link to item Cite

Topical retinoids

Chapter · January 1, 2007 Topical retinoids are singularly important agents in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Any molecule having a biological effect through the binding and activation of retinoid receptors is considered a retinoid (1). This class of medications includes vitamin A ... Cite

A case of pediatric palmoplantar eccrine hidradenitis

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2007 Cite

Multiple collagenomas

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2007 Cite

Becoming an advocate.

Journal Article J Invest Dermatol · December 2006 Full text Link to item Cite

Uniparental disomy and genomic imprinting in dermatology

Journal Article Expert Review of Dermatology · October 1, 2006 With the increased understanding and application of molecular genetics, exceptions to Mendelian genetics have been characterized. Uniparental disomy and genomic imprinting are two genetic mechanisms that often underlie these unusual patterns of inheritance ... Full text Cite

Pediatric rosacea.

Journal Article Dermatol Ther · 2006 Rosacea is a condition most commonly associated with adults; however, various forms exist in the pediatric population and need to be considered when a child presents with a facial rash. Acne rosacea, steroid rosacea, granulomatous periorificial dermatitis, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Lupus vulgaris in a bcg-vaccinated pediatric patient

Conference JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY · 2006 Cite