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Cutaneous Collagenous Vasculopathy With Ocular Involvement
- Author:
- Ansley C. Devore, MD
- Hesham Alshaikh, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
Cutaneous collagenous vasculopathy (CCV) is an uncommon microangiopathy that presents with progressive telangiectases on the lower extremities...
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What’s Eating You? Triatoma and Arilus cristatus Bugs
- Author:
- Nicole D. Boswell, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
Bites of triatomine bugs can cause anaphylaxis; prevention of bites to diminish household infestation is important because sensitization can...
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Botanical Briefs: Handling the Heat From Capsicum Peppers
- Author:
- Catherine Barker, BS
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
Capsaicin is a neuropeptide-active compound found in Capsicum peppers with many promising applications; however, dermatologists should be...
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Botanical Briefs: Daffodils (Narcissus Species)
- Author:
- Kevin P. Lee, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
Narcissus species are thought to be the most common cause of irritant contact dermatitis among florists.
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Botanical Briefs: Toxicodendron Dermatitis
- Author:
- Madeline Joyce Hunt, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
Toxicodendron dermatitis is a pruritic vesicular eruption in areas of contact with the plant.
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Botanical Briefs: Tulipalin A
- Author:
- Kevin P. Lee, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
Contact dermatitis is a common issue for many floral employees. Tulips are one of the most common causes of hand dermatitis.
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Botanical Briefs: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
- Author:
- Catherine S. Barker, BS
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
Ginkgo extract is widely considered safe for use; however, dermatologists should be aware that it can cause systemic dermatitis and serious...
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What’s Eating You? Mosquitoes (Culicidae)
- Author:
- Laura Andrews, BS
- Carter R. Ellis, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
We describe the pathophysiology and clinical appearance of mosquito bite reactions as well as proper management of this condition.
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Aquatic Antagonists: Jellyfish Stings
- Author:
- Jason S. Park, PharmD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
Jellies, more commonly known as jellyfish, are a common cause of stings in oceans throughout the world.
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What’s Eating You? Caterpillars
- Author:
- Carter Reid Ellis, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
- Eric W. Hossler, MD
- Shawn E. Cowper, MD
- Ronald P. Rapini, MD
This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of dermatoses related to caterpillars.
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Purpura Fulminans in an Asplenic Intravenous Drug User
- Author:
- Emily S. Nyers, MD
- Rachael H. Kappius, MD
- Laura S. Winterfield, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
In patients with severe purpura fulminans and a gangrenous limb, it is important to allow adequate time for demarcation of gangrene and not rush...
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Botanical Briefs: Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
- Author:
- Lauren Schwartzberg, DO
- Sandra S. Osswald, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
In dermatology, bloodroot has been utilized for its cytotoxic effects; it has been marketed as black salve as an anticancer treatment, but it does...
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Aquatic Antagonists: Sea Cucumbers (Holothuroidea)
- Author:
- Carter R. Ellis, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
- Juan Pedro Lonza Joustra, MD
- Vidal Haddad Jr, MD
Sea cucumbers are sausage-shaped aquatic creatures living on the ocean floors across the world. They are considered a food delicacy in many...
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Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica Associated With Raynaud Phenomenon, Segmental Nevi, Hyperhidrosis, and Scoliosis
- Author:
- Faliang Ren, MD
- Laura Pruitt, MD
- Qi Tan, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
Phacomatosis pigmentokeratotica (PPK) is characterized by the coexistence of speckled lentiginous nevus and nevus sebaceous.
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Thick Hyperkeratotic Plaques on the Palms and Soles
- Author:
- Nicole L. Bolick, MD, MPH
- Lisa E. Trivedi, MD
- Dirk M. Elston, MD
A 52-year-old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presented with a rash on the palms and soles of 7 years' duration that started around...