León-Sánchez, Germán Andrés Lozada-Ramos, Heiler Daza-Arana, Jorge Enrique Restrepo-Becerra, Andrés Darío Varela-Miranda, Ruben
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Introduction: Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is usually a dermatologic manifestation of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in an immunocompromised individual but may sometimes be caused by other bacteria or fungi in an immunocompromised or non-immunocompromised individual. Case Presentation: A 75-year-old woman with a history of high blood pressure and s...
Bailleux, Sophie Cao, Sandrine Dezfoulian, Bita Collins, Patrick Somja, Joan Gatineau, Sophie Longton, Julie Nikkels, Arjen F.
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Introduction: Aleukemic leukemia cutis (ALC) is a rare condition and concerns less than 10% of leukemia cutis (LC) cases. LC is defined as a cutaneous infiltration of neoplastic myeloid or lymphoid blasts, which occurs in the absence of any prior bone marrow or peripheral blood involvement. Case Presentation: A pediatric case of B-cell ALL presenti...
Asnani, Divya Singh, Shrishti Gupta, Aayush
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Introduction: The annular lesions of dermatophytosis can closely resemble the plaques of psoriasis, posing significant diagnostic and treatment challenges. Methotrexate, a common treatment for psoriasis, can exacerbate the former due to its immunosuppressive effects. Case Report: A middle-aged man with chronic plaque psoriasis was on tablet metho...
Shadid, Asem Al Haddad, Sukaina Alharithy, Rua’a Al-Zaid, Tariq J.
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Introduction: Cutaneous T-cell dyscrasia (CTCD) encompasses a heterogeneous group of T-cell infiltrates, often clonal and epitheliotropic. While the etiology remains unclear, certain medications, including statins, have been linked to cutaneous T-cell lymphocytic infiltrate development. Case Description: A patient presented with a pruritic, scaly e...
Mohaghegh, Fatemeh Khodashenas, Zohre Saber, Mina Sohrabi, Haniyeh
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Introduction: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that causes plaques and itchy papules on the skin, as well as erosion and ulcers in the mucous membranes. LP is characterized by a dense dermal T-cell infiltration. Perieccrine inflammation can be seen in a variety of dermatoses, but genuine lymphocyte permeation of the secretory...
Rolón, Marian Barros, Mateo Ortiz, Clara Cruz Romero, Sergio Danilo Álvarez, Johanna
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Introduction: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a potentially life-threatening, drug-induced adverse reaction characterized by skin eruptions, lymphadenopathy, fever, and a broad range of other bodily manifestations. The spectrum of histopathologic and clinical presentations is wide; therefore, DRESS syndrome...
Alsuwaidan, Sami Nagshabandi, Khalid Nabil Alajlan, Abdulmajeed
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Introduction: Skin-whitening products, often containing mercury, are used worldwide for cosmetic purposes but pose significant health risks. Mercury, a melanotoxin, can cause severe dermatological, renal, and neurological complications. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 27-year-old woman who developed severe nodulocystic acne due to chroni...
Vollmer, Anastasia Sophie Wiedenmayer, Nadine Winkler, Julia K. Enk, Alexander H.
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Introduction: We provide a case report on a patient with scleromyxedema treated with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIgs) who reported less fatigue and fewer headaches after transitioning to Yimmugo, a novel IVIg preparation. Scleromyxedema is a rare and chronic cutaneous mucinosis, frequently associated with monoclonal gammopathy and syst...
Sato, Toshiyuki Tomita, Mayuka Kohno, Atsuhiro Chujo, Satomi Waki, Yuma Nobeyama, Yoshimasa Kawase, Masaaki Asahina, Akihiko
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Introduction: Finegoldia magna is a member of the Gram-positive anaerobic cocci group and constitutes the flora of the skin and other parts of the body. It sometimes colonizes diabetic foot and rarely infects skin or soft tissue of non-immunocompromised patients. Case Presentation: Here, we report the case of a severe subcutaneous abscess on the ba...
AlAfeefi, Mariam Abdelhadi, Shaden
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Introduction: Vitiligo is a skin depigmenting disorder influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. In contrast, chemical leukoderma (CL) is an acquired form of depigmentation caused by repeated exposure to specific chemical compounds. There is growing evidence of a similar pathogenesis in both entities; however in some cases, it remains u...
