Rare Diseases
Conference Coverage
New biomarkers may predict interstitial lung disease progression in patients with systemic sclerosis
Radiographic assessment of interstitial lung disease progression and proteins from bronchoalveolar lavage may independently provide better insight...
Dermpath Diagnosis
Atrophic Lesions in a Pregnant Woman
A 36-year-old pregnant woman presented with painful erythematous papules on the palms and fingers of 2 months’ duration. Similar lesions developed...
Conference Coverage
Intravenous immunoglobulin controls dermatomyositis in phase 3 trial
Intravenous immunoglobulin was safe and effective for dermatomyositis in the first multinational, phase 3, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate...
Commentary
Mycosis Fungoides in Black Patients: Time for a Better Look
Recent advances in the immunopathogenesis and therapy of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) have shown great promise for the care of patients with...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA panel narrowly backs avacopan approval
The FDA is mulling whether to approve avacopan for ANCA-associated vasculitis based largely on a single trial about which the agency staff has...
Photo Challenge
Asymptomatic Hemorrhagic Lesions in an Anemic Woman
A 67-year-old woman with a medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, unspecified leukocytosis, and anemia presented to the dermatology clinic...
Commentary
Gynecologic and Obstetric Implications of Darier Disease: A Dermatologist’s Perspective
Because Darier disease (DD) manifests during reproductive years, systemic retinoids should be used carefully in female patients.
Conference Coverage
Despite new ichthyosis treatment recommendations, ‘many questions still exist’
“iPLEDGE does impose significant and financial barriers for our patients. More advocacy is needed to adapt that program for our patients.”
Feature
VEXAS: A novel rheumatologic, hematologic syndrome that’s making waves
Case Letter
Enfuvirtide-Induced Cutaneous Amyloidosis
There are multiple types of cutaneous amyloidosis, and proper diagnosis is essential to direct treatment and follow-up care.
Photo Challenge
Crusted Papules on the Bilateral Helices and Lobules
A healthy 42-year-old Japanese man presented with painful lymphadenopathy and fevers of 1 month’s duration as well as a pruritic rash and...