Search results for "Dermatology"
MKSAP Quiz: Acne breakout for 6 months
A 16-year-old woman is evaluated for an acne breakout on her face of 6 months' duration. She has been using over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide products, but the acne is not improving. After a history and physical, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/30/3.htm
30 Jun 2020
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: 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
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for erythema and tenderness
A 71-year-old man is evaluated for erythema and tenderness of the left lower leg for 1 week's duration. This is the second similar episode of the left lower leg. The last episode was 2 months ago. He was previously treated successfully with antibiotics. Following tissue findings on a physical exam and starting antibiotics, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/08/3.htm
8 Dec 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Dark spot on lower lip
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for a dark spot on the lower lip for several months' duration. Medical history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/30/3.htm
30 Mar 2021
Studies assess responses, reactions to vaccines; long-term effects of COVID-19 infection
Recent COVID-19 vaccine studies showed good response in pregnant women, as well as possible localized rashes from the Moderna vaccine. Analyses of ICU patients and those treated at a post-COVID-19 clinic highlighted the long-term effects of the virus, and a study found that dialysis patients maintained antibodies six months after COVID-19 infection.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/1.htm
18 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Recurrent skin eruption
A 25-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent skin eruption with oval lesions on the chest and upper back, which are occasionally itchy. The lesions began in late spring and worsened over the summer. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/mksap-quiz-recurrent-skin-eruption.htm
1 Jul 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Several months of itchy, scaly feet
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a several-month history of itchy, scaly feet. It has persisted despite the application of a moisturizing lotion. A physical exam reveals erythematous scaly patches on the sides of the feet and maceration between toes. What is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/13/3.htm
13 Jul 2021
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
Study shows shingles vaccine safe in patients taking TNF inhibitors
The safety and effectiveness of live virus vaccines, such as the varicella-zoster vaccine, have been unknown in patients with inflammatory diseases who are receiving immunomodulatory therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/28/4.htm
28 Sep 2021