Search results for "Dermatology"
MKSAP Quiz: Pain on tip of nose and painful periorbital eruption
A 65-year-old woman is evaluated for a prodrome of pain on tip of the nose followed by a painful eruption involving the right periorbital tissue. On physical examination, all vital signs are normal. There are grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on the tip of the nose and about the right eye. What is the most appropriate first step in the management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/3.htm
1 Jul 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of dry eye
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 68-year-old man with a 6-month history of dryness in his eyes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/18/3.htm
18 Oct 2011
MKSAP Quiz: generalized rash, facial edema, fever, and severe fatigue
Early hemodialysis initiation may be harmful to patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/16/3.htm
16 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of wheals
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of wheals, characterized by a burning sensation without pruritus. Each individual lesion persists for 48 hours and slowly resolves, leaving a bruise. Following a history and physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/18/3.htm
18 Dec 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of intensely pruritic rash
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-day history of an intensely pruritic rash on her face and neck. She started using a new facial moisturizer about 1 week before the onset of the rash. What is the most appropriate corticosteroid cream for the rash?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/02/3.htm
2 Nov 2012
Most hospital-based specialists work longer hours than physicians in ambulatory settings
Specialists who care for more acutely ill patients work longer hours than those who care for more stable, chronically ill patients—though hospitalists are an exception, a new analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/6.htm
19 Jul 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Mildly pruritic eruption on a woman's right nipple
A 55-year-old woman is seen in follow-up for a mildly pruritic eruption on and surrounding her right nipple, which developed about 5 months ago. She has no family history of eczema or psoriasis, and she is otherwise healthy. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of wheals and burning sensation without pruritus
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of wheals, characterized by a burning sensation without pruritus. Each individual lesion persists for 48 hours and slowly resolves, leaving a bruise. Current medications are diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, cetirizine and oral contraceptives. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/16/3.htm
16 Jul 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Recurrent pruritic rash on the hands
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a recurrent pruritic rash on her hands. She works as a dental hygienist and notices that it improves when she goes on vacation. Topical corticosteroids alleviate the rash, but it quickly recurs. Following a physical exam, what test should be done next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/08/3.htm
8 Oct 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of intermittent itching
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-month history of intermittent itching on the forearms. He describes the itch as deep, with a burning or tingling sensation. Scratching helps somewhat, but over-the-counter topical corticosteroids have not helped. Cooling the skin soothes the itch. He did not notice a rash until he started scratching. The itch gets worse after being in the sun, but sun exposure does not cause redness or a rash. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/12/3.htm
12 Aug 2014