{"title":"Exploring the Relationship Between Psoriasis and Mobility Among US Adults.","authors":"Sara Osborne, Olivia Kam, Raquel Wescott, Shivani Thacker, Carolynne Vo, Jashin J Wu","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.1215","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"115 4","pages":"E14-E17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144110138","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}
CutisPub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1194
DanTasia Welch, Richard P Usatine, Candrice R Heath
{"title":"Beyond the Razor: Managing Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in Skin of Color.","authors":"DanTasia Welch, Richard P Usatine, Candrice R Heath","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.1194","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"115 4","pages":"135-136"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144110172","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}
CutisPub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1196
Jayson Suriano, Christina Huang, Ruyof Alhussein, Michael Sangobiyi, Sherry Yang
{"title":"A Review of Online Search Tools to Identify Funded Dermatology Away Rotations for Underrepresented Medical Students.","authors":"Jayson Suriano, Christina Huang, Ruyof Alhussein, Michael Sangobiyi, Sherry Yang","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1196","DOIUrl":"10.12788/cutis.1196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Almost all medical students applying to dermatology residency will participate in an away rotation at an outside institution. In this study, we investigated the available search tools created to find rotations that cover costs for underrepresented in medicine (URiM) students and compared them to Google's search results and official program sites to elucidate their utility. A cross-sectional analysis of the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) Visiting Scholars Resources Database and the Funded Away Rotations for Minority Medical Students (FARMS) database was conducted for all programs with the term dermatology under the specialty column and listings tagged for dermatology. We also conducted a Google search by institution name using the phrase underrepresented in medicine dermatology away rotation. All queries were performed from October 24 to October 26, 2024. Our results suggest that the current search databases do not list most of the already limited funded rotation opportunities available for URiM students. Our findings emphasize a need for a centralized, comprehensive, and well-organized database to improve equity of opportunity in the dermatology rotation application search process and further diversify the specialty.</p>","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"115 4","pages":"116-118"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144110154","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}
CutisPub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1197
Elizabeth Sebastiao, Emily Patton
{"title":"Using Superficial Curettage to Diagnose Talon Noir.","authors":"Elizabeth Sebastiao, Emily Patton","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1197","DOIUrl":"10.12788/cutis.1197","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Talon noir is characterized by darkening of the skin on the feet due to hemorrhage within the stratum corneum. It commonly is observed in athletes who sustain repetitive foot trauma. While talon noir is benign and self-resolving, it is important to differentiate it from acral melanoma due to their similar appearances. Paring of the affected area with a disposable curette is a noninvasive and effective method for diagnosis and treatment of talon noir.</p>","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"115 4","pages":"133-134"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144110217","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}
CutisPub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1201
Robert J Pariser, Sarah Alnaif
{"title":"Analysis of Errors in the Management of Cutaneous Disorders.","authors":"Robert J Pariser, Sarah Alnaif","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.1201","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, we prospectively and retrospectively evaluated the occurrence of errors in the management of cutaneous disorders from patient visits and medical records in a single dermatology practice in southeast Virginia over a 3-year period (June 2020-July 2023). Providers should be able to improve diagnostic accuracy by utilizing established rapid bedside diagnostic techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"115 3","pages":"E31-E36"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143964191","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}
CutisPub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1176
Kevin V Thomas, Franchesca Choi, Todd Le, Melissa McGuire, James Ethington, Lisa M Arkin
{"title":"Dupilumab in the Treatment of Pemphigoid Gestationis.","authors":"Kevin V Thomas, Franchesca Choi, Todd Le, Melissa McGuire, James Ethington, Lisa M Arkin","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1176","DOIUrl":"10.12788/cutis.1176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare autoimmune bullous disease that is speculated to result from an excessive type 2 inflammatory immune response. It manifests as pruritic erythematous papules or urticarial plaques that progress to blistering lesions in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. Clinically and histologically, PG resembles bullous pemphigoid and is similarly associated with the presence of IgG autoantibodies against the collagenous transmembrane protein BP180. Dupilumab is a novel IgG4 human monoclonal antibody that blocks the signaling of IL-4Rα, which inhibits this Th2 inflammatory response. In this article, we highlight 2 patients with PG who were successfully treated with dupilumab.</p>","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"115 3","pages":"102-104"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143990584","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":"Historical Perspectives on Hair Care and Common Styling Practices in Black Women.","authors":"Nikita Wong, Kirk Williams, Starling Tolliver, Geoffrey Potts","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.1183","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patients often ask dermatologists how to best care for their specific hair type; however, recommendations in the literature are limited for Black women who utilize styles such as braiding, wigs, weaves, extensions, dreadlocks, thermal straightening, chemical processing, and/or natural textured hair. A thorough understanding of the history of hair care in those of African ancestry, different hair types, and various hair care practices is imperative for counseling Black patients and establishing trust. In this article, we provide an overview of evidence-based strategies on how to best care for textured hair in Black women. We reviewed currently available data via a PubMed search using terms related to Afro-textured hair and hair care practices. Knowledge of healthy hair care routines among dermatologists can aid in the prevention of common hair disorders that disproportionately affect Black women.</p>","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"115 3","pages":"95-98"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143983616","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}
CutisPub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1186
Lauren E Robinson, Dirk Elston
{"title":"Key Features of North American Venomous Snake Bites.","authors":"Lauren E Robinson, Dirk Elston","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.1186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The North American venomous snake families Viperidae and Elapidae are common causes of snake bites and associated with cutaneous findings such as edema and discoloration. Because of variations in venom composition, it is important for dermatologists to have knowledge of snake identification and treatment modalities for venomous snake bites. Most Viperidae hemorrhagic toxins cause local tissue reactions and may be managed conservatively, while Elapidae neurotoxins can induce paralysis and typically require treatment with antivenin. Reversal of symptoms and recovery are highly successful if bites are identified and treated in a timely manner.</p>","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"115 3","pages":"E9-E13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143957583","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}
CutisPub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1181
Erik A Kumetz, J Austin Cox
{"title":"Managing Contact Dermatitis Related to Amputee Care.","authors":"Erik A Kumetz, J Austin Cox","doi":"10.12788/cutis.1181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12788/cutis.1181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Amputees who use prosthetic devices are particularly vulnerable to contact dermatitis due to factors such as moisture, friction, and prolonged exposure to prosthetic materials. Distinguishing between allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) can be difficult, as the symptoms often overlap; therefore, careful evaluation of patient history, clinical features, and diagnostic tests is required. Allergic contact dermatitis in amputees frequently is triggered by exposure to materials such as rubber, metal, and adhesives, whereas ICD often is caused by friction and moisture accumulation within the prosthetic socket. Effective management involves differentiating between ACD and ICD and subsequently using patch testing to identify specific allergens in cases of ACD. Treatment of ICD focuses on minimizing mechanical irritation, controlling moisture, and maintaining skin barrier function. Newer therapies, including botulinum toxin injections and laser hair removal, offer additional options for managing sweat-induced skin irritation in prosthetic users. A comprehensive understanding of the causes and presentation of both ACD and ICD is essential for improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":11195,"journal":{"name":"Cutis","volume":"115 3","pages":"80-82"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143968973","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}