Vesicular Eruption Secondary to Bites by Larval Amblyomma americanum.

Tick-borne illness is an increasingly concerning cause of human infectious disease. Not only do ticks transmit disease, but their bites also may cause impressive local reactions. This report highlights a case of a widespread vesicular eruption secondary to bites by larval Amblyomma americanum sustained by a 58-year-old woman.

Methotrexate-Induced Cutaneous Ulcers: A Rare Side Effect.

Methotrexate is often prescribed for the treatment of autoimmune conditions. There are many well-known side effects of methotrexate, a lesser known side effect is methotrexate-induced cutaneous ulceration. Only eight cases have been reported in the literature.

Skin Cancer Prevention and Screening Behaviors among Agricultural Workers: A Survey of the Attendees of the Sioux Falls Farm Show.

Introduction: Agricultural workers are at a higher risk for skin cancer due to excessive amounts of sun exposure, poor sun safety practices, and limited access to healthcare. This study aimed to assess skin cancer history, sun protection practices, and skin cancer surveillance measures among Midwestern agricultural workers.

Methods: Individuals that attended the 2020 Sioux Falls Farm Show were asked to complete a 12-question survey on sun exposure, sun protective practices, and skin cancer surveillance.

Skin Cancer Education in the Rural Salon.

Introduction: Due to an increase in the incidence of skin cancer and a shortage of primary care and specialty physicians in rural areas, creative public health strategies must be employed to address disparities in skin cancer education, prevention, and detection.

Methods: Hair salons in eastern South Dakota communities with populations less than 15,000 were visited in-person by medical student facilitators. Hair professionals at these locations completed pre-survey assessments for baseline self-assessed comfort with detecting suspicious skin lesions and with educating patrons on skin cancer prevention strategies.