INTRODUCTION Serum testosterone is the main serum androgen and stimulates the in utero differentiation of the Wolffian duct into male internal genitalia and the pubertal development of libido, enlargement of…
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INTRODUCTIONAlopecia areata is a T-cell–mediated autoimmune disease that causes hair loss in all ages and ethnic groups, and in both sexes.1,2 Average lifetime risk for developing alopecia areata has been…
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BACKGROUNDThe upper lateral cheek bears unique and distinct local characteristics that are key features in facial aesthetics and functionality. Its main landmarks are the lower eyelid, the lateral canthus, and…
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Tulane University’s Department of Dermatology has excelled in preparing physicians for their future careers in clinical dermatology through a balanced education of medical, procedural, and cosmetic dermatology. Our program currently…
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CASE REPORTA 61-year-old white male with a self-reported unknown dermatologic disorder was admitted to the burn intensive care unit for several weeks of worsening erosions involving his head, upper chest,…
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INTRODUCTIONIncidents of new-onset vitiligo attributed to infliximab therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis have been reported.1-3 These cases share a common theme in that symptoms manifested in close proximity…
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INTRODUCTIONPorphyria disorders are rare entities, which often share common findings. Therefore, we created a diagram and a table to briefly summarize the heme biosynthesis pathway and significant features of the…
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INTRODUCTIONHyperpigmentation of the tongue has been associated with several medications. A hyperpigmented tongue may result from increased melanin within the lingual mucosa.1 Blue lunula is most frequently caused by drug…
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INTRODUCTIONPostoperative pyoderma gangrenosum (PG), also known as postoperative progressive gangrene of Cullen,1 is a rare complication of surgical interventions that is usually mistaken for an infection. Here, we report a…
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CASE REPORTA 46-year-old white female with a recent diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) presented with a sudden onset of erythematous, edematous, tender papules and plaques scattered over the face,…
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Updates From the Literature: Vitamin D and Skins“Real life†sunscreen use does not affect vitamin D levels.• Sunscreen decreases vitamin D only when applied at 2 mg/cm2 in controlled conditions.…
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LutronicThe HEALITE II™, an 830-nm light-emitting diode (LED) phototherapy system, received FDA 510k clearance and is now available for sale in the United States, following its successful global launch in…
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