Enlarge this image New research finds that a common microbe may be directly causing itchiness on the skin it colonizes. Kinga Krzeminska/Getty…
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I didn’t match dermatology the first time. It was a harrowing experience, and I had a chip on my shoulder until the day…
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A 40-year-old man is evaluated for a new skin rash of 10 days’ duration. The rash appeared abruptly and is not tender…
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A 32-year-old man is evaluated for an intermittent pruritic rash of 8 years’ duration. Medical history is significant for mild persistent asthma.…
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Quick quiz question: two people are diagnosed with melanoma — Sarah Sunburn, an adamant sun-worshipper, and Paula Pale-All-The-Time, a fanatical sun-avoider. Who…
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Long ago, and far away, I encountered a patient that changed the way I practice. I was with a medical student while…
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Enlarge this image Janet Winston stands in her rose garden in Eureka, Calif. Testing revealed she is allergic to numerous substances, including…
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A warning about examining your friend’s medical condition. Brad Nieder is a physician and comedian and can be reached at the Healthy Humorist.…
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