Pedro Rolo Matos, Barbara Granja, Renata Oliveira, Catarina Costa, Ana Nogueira
{"title":"Erythematous patches in a female teenager: a novel mutation of RASA1 in capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome type 1.","authors":"Pedro Rolo Matos, Barbara Granja, Renata Oliveira, Catarina Costa, Ana Nogueira","doi":"10.5070/D331164983","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5070/D331164983","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The heterogeneous syndromes caused by germline mutations in genes belonging to the RAS/mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway are often referred to as RASopathies. Abnormal activation of this pathway plays a key role in the development of these disorders. Pathogenic variants in RASA1 gene cause an autosomal dominant syndrome called capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome type 1 characterized by a broad phenotypic variability, even within the same family. In this syndrome, multifocal capillary and arteriovenous malformations are mainly localized in the central nervous system and skin. Herein, we report a patient with capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome type 1 with a novel deletion on RASA1 gene. As this syndrome has been described just over two decades ago, it is most likely underdiagnosed. These kinds of skin lesions, even if unremarkable, should be evaluated by an experienced dermatologist.</p>","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katherine Snow, Rylee Moody, Michael Kremer, Sofia Chaudhry
{"title":"Metastatic lung cancer mimicking varicella-zoster virus.","authors":"Katherine Snow, Rylee Moody, Michael Kremer, Sofia Chaudhry","doi":"10.5070/D331164970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5070/D331164970","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>_Case Presentation X Photo Vignette _Letter Authors declare that the contents of this article are their own original unpublished findings. Title: Metastatic lung cancer mimicking varicella-zoster virus Authors: Katherine Snow1 BA, Rylee Moody1 MD, Michael Kremer2 MD, Sofia Chaudhry2 MD Affiliations: 1Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 2SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Department of Dermatology, St. Louis, Missouri, USA Corresponding Author: Katherine Snow, 1008 South Spring Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, Tel: 314-617-2660, Email: katherine.snow@health.slu.edu Abstract: Cutaneous metastases from lung adenocarcinoma are rare and usually signify advanced disease with a poor prognosis. This case describes a 63-year-old woman with stage IV lung adenocarcinoma who presented with a painful, initially unilateral, rash on her breast. The clinical appearance of erythematous plaques with vesiculo-papules suggested disseminated herpes zoster, leading to the initiation of intravenous acyclovir. However, histopathology revealed atypical epithelial cells consistent with cutaneous metastasis from the primary lung carcinoma. Although cutaneous metastases from lung cancer typically present as nodules, zosteriform skin metastases are extremely rare. This case is a unique instance of bilateral zosteriform skin metastases from lung carcinoma, underscoring the importance of considering cutaneous metastasis in patients with atypical skin lesions and underlying malignancy. Early recognition and accurate diagnosis are crucial for patient management and prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Amyloid associated alopecia: A case report and review of the literature.","authors":"Patricia Principe, Lulu Wong, Janiene Luke","doi":"10.5070/D331164964","DOIUrl":"10.5070/D331164964","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary systemic amyloidosis is a condition marked by the extracellular deposition of amyloid proteins within various organ systems in the body. Although cutaneous involvement is well-described, scalp involvement in the form of alopecia is rarely reported. We report a case of amyloid associated alopecia confirmed by histologic analysis to highlight this rare scalp manifestation associated with systemic amyloidosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Irene Vivancos Koopman, Ndanzia Mpunga, Andrew Menezes, Paloma Rivero-Moragrega, Huma Siddiqui, Jose Cadena-Zuluaga, Patrick J Danaher, Chad Hivnor
{"title":"Bacillary angiomatosis in a HIV-negative patient.","authors":"Irene Vivancos Koopman, Ndanzia Mpunga, Andrew Menezes, Paloma Rivero-Moragrega, Huma Siddiqui, Jose Cadena-Zuluaga, Patrick J Danaher, Chad Hivnor","doi":"10.5070/D331164963","DOIUrl":"10.5070/D331164963","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bacillary angiomatosis is a rare cutaneous manifestation caused by infection with Bartonella henselae that is most often seen in immunocompromised individuals, particularly those with HIV. We present an HIV-negative elderly man with bacillary angiomatosis with unexplained pancytopenia. The patient presented with a solitary, pedunculated, vascular nodule on his right forearm, and a shave biopsy was performed to rule out metastatic cancer. Biopsy results were consistent with bacillary angiomatosis, which was confirmed with polymerase chain reaction. Further evaluation revealed severely low CD4 counts in our patient, despite two negative HIV tests and lack of immunosuppressive drugs or conditions besides cytopenia. He eventually met criteria for idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia and was treated with doxycycline for coverage of possible disseminated infection. This case demonstrates the importance of keeping bacillary angiomatosis in the differential diagnosis in patients presenting with pedunculated angioproliferative lesions, regardless of HIV status.</p>","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily R Hunter, Safiyyah Bhatti, Lauren N McGrath, Stephanie R Jackson, Elizabeth Jones
{"title":"Patient perception of delays in the dermatology clinic.","authors":"Emily R Hunter, Safiyyah Bhatti, Lauren N McGrath, Stephanie R Jackson, Elizabeth Jones","doi":"10.5070/D331164971","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5070/D331164971","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alicia B Fields, Ashlee M Margheim, Jeffrey P Callen, John D Strickley, Janine C Malone
{"title":"Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei: A unique presentation with extrafacial involvement.","authors":"Alicia B Fields, Ashlee M Margheim, Jeffrey P Callen, John D Strickley, Janine C Malone","doi":"10.5070/D331164979","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5070/D331164979","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei is a rare papular eruption primarily affecting the face, but extrafacial involvement can occur, which poses diagnostic challenges. We present a young woman with both facial and axillary involvement of lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei and review the literature to highlight less common extrafacial locations. Despite its rarity, lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei should be considered in the differential diagnosis of persistent papular eruptions. Histopathologic confirmation is essential, particularly in cases lacking facial involvement. Early recognition and treatment can minimize scarring, but a uniformly successful treatment option is lacking. Our report emphasizes the importance of biopsy to establish a diagnosis, especially in the absence of facial involvement given the misleading nature of the current nomenclature.</p>","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Charles Teames, Scott R Florell, Christopher Hansen
{"title":"A novel presentation of calcinosis cutis of the scalp in adult dermatomyositis.","authors":"Charles Teames, Scott R Florell, Christopher Hansen","doi":"10.5070/D331164984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5070/D331164984","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dystrophic calcinosis cutis is the aberrant deposition of insoluble calcium in cutaneous tissue generally secondary to inflammatory connective tissue disease. Although calcinosis cutis is commonly seen in juvenile dermatomyositis, it is a relatively rare occurrence in adult disease. Herein, we discuss an 82-year-old woman with extensive history of dermatomyositis of the scalp who presented with new-onset calcinosis cutis of the scalp.</p>","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yen Luu, Brooks D Kimmis, Anika Pulumati, Sandra Jaroonwanichkul, Garth Fraga, Anand Rajpara
{"title":"Squamous cell carcinoma originating in folliculitis decalvans.","authors":"Yen Luu, Brooks D Kimmis, Anika Pulumati, Sandra Jaroonwanichkul, Garth Fraga, Anand Rajpara","doi":"10.5070/D331164986","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5070/D331164986","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Folliculitis decalvans is a chronic and progressive scarring alopecia at the vertex and occipital scalp with a predilection for middle-aged men. Squamous cell carcinoma is an exceedingly rare complication of folliculitis decalvans, reported in 5 cases to date. Herein, we present a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp in a patient diagnosed with recalcitrant folliculitis decalvans and review the clinicopathologic characteristics of all reported cases in the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joshua Burshtein, Raj Chovatiya, Alexandra Golant, Danny Zakria, Milaan Shah, Peter Lio, Mark Lebwohl
{"title":"Risks of topical corticosteroid therapy and role for advanced targeted topical treatments for inflammatory skin diseases: an expert consensus panel.","authors":"Joshua Burshtein, Raj Chovatiya, Alexandra Golant, Danny Zakria, Milaan Shah, Peter Lio, Mark Lebwohl","doi":"10.5070/D331164978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5070/D331164978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Topical corticosteroids are a first-line therapy for inflammatory skin diseases and are commonly used for chronic management. Topical corticosteroids can lead to cutaneous and systemic adverse events. The purpose of this expert consensus panel was to review published literature on the safety and efficacy of topical corticosteroids and role for advanced targeted topical therapies for inflammatory skin diseases. A comprehensive literature search was completed using a combination of keywords: \"topical,\" \"corticosteroid,\" \"non-steroid,\" \"efficacy,\" \"adverse effects,\" \"malpractice,\" and \"inflammatory skin diseases.\" Articles were screened for relevance to topic of safety and efficacy of topical corticosteroids and noncorticosteroid therapies for inflammatory skin diseases. A panel of four dermatologists with expertise treating inflammatory skin diseases reviewed the articles and created consensus statements. A modified Delphi process was used to approve each statement and a strength of recommendation was assigned. The literature search produced 350 articles. A screening of the studies resulted in 24 articles that met criteria. The panel unanimously voted to adopt 10 consensus statements and recommendations. Topical corticosteroids and systemic corticosteroids are associated with numerous adverse effects, and medical-legal risks for clinicians prescribing these medications exist. Advanced targeted topical therapies have demonstrated safety and effectiveness as an alternative to corticosteroids.</p>","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tara Suresh, Bruin Pollard, Hana Hajda, Lily Chen, Ilana Rosman
{"title":"Urgent care in dermatology: first year experience of an academic clinic.","authors":"Tara Suresh, Bruin Pollard, Hana Hajda, Lily Chen, Ilana Rosman","doi":"10.5070/D331164972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5070/D331164972","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11040,"journal":{"name":"Dermatology online journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}