Search results for "Dermatology"
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: 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
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: Evaluation for generalized hair loss
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated in the office for generalized hair loss. She has not had any similar episodes previously. The patient is 3 months postpartum and does not take any medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/22/3.htm
22 Sep 2020
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
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
MKSAP Quiz: itching lasting 5 months
A 53-year-old man is evaluated for whole-body itching lasting 5 months that is not improved by a short course of emollients and antihistamine medication. Review of systems is negative. He does not take any medications. On physical examination, excoriations are noted on his legs, shoulders, and back; the remainder of the examination is normal. After normal results on laboratory tests, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/07/3.htm
7 Feb 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Skin lesion that grows and bleeds
A 64-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-week history of dyspnea, dry cough, fever, chills, night sweats, and fatigue, which have not responded to treatment with azithromycin and levofloxacin; she has lost 2.2 kg (5 lb) during that time. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/mksap.htm
1 Mar 2012