INTRODUCTION Skin fungal infections occur globally with the causative agents being dermatophytes, yeasts, and molds. Infection results from contact with infected humans, animals, soil, or fomites. Most skin infections are…
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BACKGROUND Originally described by Bateman in 1817 as dark purple blotches of irregular form and various magnitude, senile purpura is the subcutaneous disruption of blood vessels that result from skin…
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a chronic dermatoses, of unknown cause, occurring equally in both sexes. It can appear at any age, with greater frequency in the third and fourth life decades.…
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INTRODUCTION Complaints associated with facial redness and rosacea are commonly encountered in clinical practice. Rosacea is a chronic relapsing, inflammatory condition of the skin that typically involves the face in…
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CASE REPORT: A 53 year-old Caucasian male with a history of hepatitis C genotype 1, presented with an erythematous rash on his abdomen that began one week after completing a…
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The dermatology residency program at University of Missouri was established in 1963 under the direction of Dr. Philip Anderson and has maintained an active, accredited residency program since 1967. Our…
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INTRODUCTION Our understanding of genodermatoses continues to expand every year with both detailed genetic knowledge and associated clinical findings. It is important to be able to recognize and decipher these…
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CASE REPORT A 55-year-old Caucasian female presented to the University of Missouri dermatology clinic for evaluation of new growths on her left eyelid. She noted abrupt onset of the growths…
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ATOPIC DERMATITIS/ECZEMAEfficacy of Fluocinonide Cream 0.1% (Vanos The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and tolerability of short-term treatment with fluocinonide cream 0.1% (Vanos®) in the treatment…
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Meeting Features Everything New in the World of Plastic Surgery The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 84th annual scientific conference, Plastic Surgery: The Meeting will be held October 16-20…
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Dermatophyte infections are common and, if untreated, may lead to potentially serious medical complications. The incidence of fungal infections is rising, with up to 25% of the worldwide population suffering…
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INTRODUCTION Onychomycosis is estimated to affect 12% of the United States population and represents 50% of all nail disorders. 1,2 The incidence of skin dermatophyte infections is thought to be…
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