Clinics in dermatologyPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-07-08DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.003
Zachary Neubauer, Carrie Forman, Shari R Lipner
{"title":"Reply to \"A call for action: Formalin exposure and broader occupational hazards and assessing the risk of glioblastoma in clinician scientists\".","authors":"Zachary Neubauer, Carrie Forman, Shari R Lipner","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"675-676"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141579109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinics in dermatologyPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-09-14DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.020
Cynthia M Magro, Carla Stephan, Taylor Kalomeris
{"title":"The utility of the normal thin section skin biopsy in the assessment of systemic/extracutaneous disease and small fiber neuropathy.","authors":"Cynthia M Magro, Carla Stephan, Taylor Kalomeris","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diseases reflective of multiorgan vascular injury of diverse etiology, peripheral nerve disease, dysautonomia syndromes, and intravascular lymphoma may exhibit abnormalities on a normal skin biopsy that may be instrumental in establishing a diagnosis. A retrospective review of our database was conducted to uncover cases where a normal skin biopsy was performed to rule in or out such systemic diseases as complement-driven thrombotic microvascular disease (including atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, posttransplant thrombotic microangiopathy, and severe or critical COVID-19), systemic capillary leak syndrome, cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) intravascular B cell lymphoma, small fiber neuropathy, dysautonomia syndromes, and mast cell activation syndrome. Among the special studies were immunohistochemical staining to detect C5b-9, CD56, and myxovirus resistance protein A, as well as mast cell, B and T cell markers. Characteristic patterns were critical in establishing diagnoses such as : increased C5b-9 microvascular deposition in the deltoid area (atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, posttransplant thrombotic microangiopathy, catastrophic antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, and severe or critical COVID-19); enhanced type I interferon signaling (systemic capillary leak syndrome); ultrastructural arteriopathic changes (CADASIL); reduced cutaneous autonomic innervation in the lower extremities (small fiber neuropathy and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome); presence of intravascular lymphocytes on biopsy of abdominal, thigh, and buttock skin (intravascular B cell lymphoma); and a higher than normal density of mast cells in the absence of other inflammatory cell types (mast cell activation syndrome). The skin is clearly a critical window for understanding extracutaneous disease, a concept well exemplified by the myriad of diseases suggested by the microscopic and/or ultrastructural examination of clinically normal skin and therefore establishing the normal skin biopsy as an important tool for understanding certain extracutaneous reactive, neoplastic and paraneoplastic syndromes as well as small fiber neuropathy.</p>","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"646-667"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142281343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Uncommon neoplasms mistakenly diagnosed as hidradenitis suppurativa: Report of three consecutive cases.","authors":"Valentina Caputo, Antonella Citterio, Franco Rongioletti","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) poses diagnostic challenges due to its clinical overlap with various skin conditions and neoplasms, potentially leading to misdiagnoses. The absence of a definitive diagnostic test and infrequent use of histopathology contribute to diagnostic complexities, exacerbated by the recent increased focus on HS. Three cases initially diagnosed and treated as HS underwent clinical work-up and skin biopsies to resolve diagnostic complexities. Initially labeled as HS, the cases revealed a breast carcinoma on axillary ectopic tissue, a cutaneous gamma-delta T-cell lymphoma, and an infiltrating squamous cell carcinoma. Delayed recognition led to misguided therapies and adverse outcomes. This report stresses the need to explore alternative diagnoses for chronic skin nodules with or without ulcerations on the flexures. Timely skin biopsies are crucial for accurate diagnoses. Ongoing clinician education is essential to avoid misdiagnosis in challenging cases, in which histopathology aids in reaching a correct diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"641-645"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142281344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinics in dermatologyPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-10-05DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.028
Waseem Hassan, Mehreen Zafar, Antonia Eliene Duarte, Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Abdullah Farasani, Ahmad Assiri
{"title":"Forty years of Clinics in Dermatology.","authors":"Waseem Hassan, Mehreen Zafar, Antonia Eliene Duarte, Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Abdullah Farasani, Ahmad Assiri","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2023, Clinics in Dermatology marked its 40th anniversary, celebrating a remarkable journey of excellence since its inception in 1983. Led by its founding editor, Dr Lawrence Charles Parish, the journal has consistently delivered cutting-edge research and clinical insights, becoming a cornerstone resource in dermatology. The journal has published 3,667 documents. In all publications, 4,311 authors from 4,248 departments and 78 countries played a pivotal role. We provided data about the total number of publications and citations for each contributor (author, department, and country). By coword analysis, we presented the central theme of publications, which may offer a nuanced understanding of Clinics in Dermatology's diverse and influential contributions to dermatologic science.</p>","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"566-569"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinics in dermatologyPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-06-19DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.06.004
Madeline Brown, Albert E Zhou, Neelesh P Jain, Christian Gronbeck, Steven Brett Sloan, Jane M Grant-Kels
{"title":"Relevance and ethical issues of diversity equity and inclusion programs, circa 2024-2025.","authors":"Madeline Brown, Albert E Zhou, Neelesh P Jain, Christian Gronbeck, Steven Brett Sloan, Jane M Grant-Kels","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.06.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A recent resolution with approximately 100 signatories entitled \"Sunsetting All Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs\" administered by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) sparked controversial debate within the field. Despite the AAD voting against the proposal to eliminate DEI initiatives, many underrepresented medical groups wondered how to move forward and create safe spaces for everyone. We discuss the relevance of DEI programs in today's society and the ethical challenges that may arise. We conclude with actionable recommendations on how organizations can improve their current DEI strategies to ensure they are more inclusive and not perceived as discriminatory.</p>","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"718-720"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141436330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinics in dermatologyPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-07-17DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.007
Jonathan Shapiro, Anna Lyakhovitsky
{"title":"Response to \"Revolutionizing teledermatology: Exploring the integration of AI, including GPT chatbots for AI-driven anamnesis, diagnosis, and treatment plans\".","authors":"Jonathan Shapiro, Anna Lyakhovitsky","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"679"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141726993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinics in dermatologyPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-08-02DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.014
Christian L Bailey-Burke, Laura I Ortiz-López, Vrinda Madan, Vinod E Nambudiri
{"title":"New code on the block: G2211 modifier and reimbursement implications for dermatology.","authors":"Christian L Bailey-Burke, Laura I Ortiz-López, Vrinda Madan, Vinod E Nambudiri","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"689-691"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141888632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinics in dermatologyPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-06-18DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.06.005
Alana L Ferreira, Yacine N Sow, Jane M Grant-Kels
{"title":"Dermatology's ethical obligations to diversity, equity, and inclusion and antisemitism.","authors":"Alana L Ferreira, Yacine N Sow, Jane M Grant-Kels","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2023-2024, a resolution was proposed to \"sunset\" the American Academy of Dermatology's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, citing concerns about stifling diversity of thought and promoting antisemitism. Although this resolution was ultimately withdrawn, there are many ethical issues surrounding this complex issue. Herein, we explore ways in which Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the fight against antisemitism are not only compatible but synergistic.</p>","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"721-722"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141431517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinics in dermatologyPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-09-10DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.014
Philip R Cohen, Rena A Cohen-Kurzrock, Ryan R Riahi
{"title":"Cancer and hidradenitis suppurativa.","authors":"Philip R Cohen, Rena A Cohen-Kurzrock, Ryan R Riahi","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.09.014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have an increased risk of developing cancer. This includes not only hematologic malignancies and solid tumors but also cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) originating within the HS lesions. The development of SCC is most commonly associated with Caucasian men who smoke and have severe gluteal or perianal lesions of more than 25 years. Other factors that have occasionally been associated with HS-related SCC include treatment with a tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitor (such as infliximab and adalimumab), genodermatoses (such as keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome and Dowling-Degos disease), and paraneoplastic syndromes (such as hypercalcemia, hypercalcemia-leukocytosis, and paraneoplastic neuropathy). The tumor may demonstrate the presence of human papillomavirus; even after treatment, patients have a poor prognosis because cancer metastasis, recurrence, or both commonly occur. The potential role of human papillomavirus vaccination for cancer prevention and early treatment of SCC with targeted therapy (with an epidermal growth factor inhibitor such as cetuximab) and/or checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy (such as cemiplimab and pembrolizumab) remains to be determined. Rarely, HS lesions have mimicked cutaneous metastases in patients with visceral malignancy by demonstrating an increased uptake of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose on positron emission tomography and/or computed tomography scans. Primary cancers (such as cutaneous SCC and mucinous adenocarcinoma) and breast cancer skin metastases can masquerade as HS lesions. When a lesion is located at a current or earlier site of HS that is new or rapidly growing and/or does not respond to HS-directed therapy, prompt evaluation to establish or exclude the diagnosis of cancer should be considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"585-601"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142281316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinics in dermatologyPub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-07-30DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.012
Rishub K Das, John G Zampella
{"title":"Dermatology representation in national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other sexual and gender identity provider directories.","authors":"Rishub K Das, John G Zampella","doi":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clindermatol.2024.07.012","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10358,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in dermatology","volume":" ","pages":"677-678"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141874300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}