Dermatology
- Hordeolum: Acute abscess within an eyelid sebaceous gland
Chalazion and hordeolum are similar in appearance and often confused.
- Epiglottic cysts in clinical practice
If the cysts are symptomatic, patients describe nonspecific pharyngeal discomfort or a foreign-body sensation.
- Evaluation of nail lines: Color and shape hold clues
Inspection of the fingernails and toenails should be part of a complete physical examination.
- Cocaine-induced ecchymotic rash
Levamisole-adulterated cocaine can induce an ANCA-associated vasculitic rash within hours or days.
- Fungal folliculitis masquerading as acute exanthematous pustulosis
Concern was raised for antibiotic-related acute exanthematous pustulosis, but punch biopsy revealed the yeast Malassezia.
- Celiac disease: Managing a multisystem disorder
This autoimmune disorder can cause symptoms that involve not only the gastrointestinal tract but also the skin and bones.
- The microbiome in celiac disease: Beyond diet-genetic interactions
Evidence points to the mix of bacteria that make the gut their home, collectively called the microbiome.
- Bulldog scalp
A 54-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of unusual skin folds on the scalp—cutis verticis gyrata.
- Bony bumps in the mouth
Torus palatinus and torus mandibularis are benign bony overgrowths arising from cortical bone.