Contact Dermatitis
Cosmetic Dermatology
Therapies to Improve the Cosmetic Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic pruritic inflammatory skin disease. The cosmetic symptoms of AD can have a serious impact on a patient’s...
Photo Challenge
An Eruption While on Total Parenteral Nutrition
A 47-year-old woman with a history of bulimia and gastroparesis who had been on total parenteral nutrition for 8 weeks presented with a painful,...
Fast Facts for Board Review
Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Part 4
As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review...
Photo Challenge
What Is Your Diagnosis? Stinkbug Staining
A 56-year-old woman presented at the clinic for a total-body skin examination. A pigmented lesion was found on the medial aspect of the left first...
Case Letter
Pruritic Dermatitis Caused by Bird Mite Infestation
Case Letter
Oral Leukoedema with Mucosal Desquamation Caused by Toothpaste Containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Contact Dermatitis
Concomitant Sensitization to Inhaled Budesonide and Oral Nystatin Presenting as Allergic Contact Stomatitis and Systemic Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Concomitant allergic reactions to multiple drugs are uncommon. We report the case of a 66-year-old woman who presented with concomitant...
Contact Dermatitis
Differentiation of Latex Allergy From Irritant Contact Dermatitis
The term latex allergy refers to a hypersensitivity to products containing natural rubber latex. Individuals with true latex allergy have...
Commentary
Inside Out or Outside In: Does Atopic Dermatitis Disrupt Barrier Function or Does Disruption of Barrier Function Trigger Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multifactorial disease associated with barrier disruption and intense systemic inflammation.
Case Reports
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: An Emerging Infectious Disease in Travelers
Leishmaniasis describes any of 3 diseases caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, the most common of which is cutaneous...
Photo Challenge
What Is Your Diagnosis? Tinea Corporis
An 81-year-old woman presented with a 2-cm erythematous, scaly, pruritic rash on the left dorsal wrist localized to the skin under her watch. The...