Publications by authors named "B Joel Tjarks"

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  • Sweet syndrome is a rare skin condition characterized by fever and an increase in neutrophils, often triggered by infections, certain medications, or occasionally, sunlight exposure.
  • A case study details a 50-year-old woman who developed a painful rash after experiencing upper respiratory symptoms, using ibuprofen, and having significant sun exposure, along with symptoms like chills and nausea.
  • Diagnosis included lab tests showing elevated inflammatory markers and a skin biopsy revealing neutrophilic infiltration, with treatment via steroids leading to substantial improvement, suggesting sunlight could be a rare trigger for the syndrome.
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CD30-positive lymphoproliferative disorders are a group of diseases which represent the second most common (30 percent) subgroup of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. They present a challenging diagnosis given their similar findings histologically and clinically in comparison to other cutaneous pathologies. Use of immunohistochemical staining to identify CD30 positivity facilitates a more rapid development of the appropriate management plan.

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We describe a case of an 85-year-old Caucasian female who presented to the dermatology clinic with pruritic, scaly hyperpigmented papules and plaques with surrounding erythema in the left axilla. Based on the history and physical examination, there was concern for possible varicella zoster infection, and the patient was started on valacyclovir 1000 mg three times daily for seven days. A shave biopsy was taken from the left axilla to confirm a diagnosis.

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Lupus erythematosus (LE) is a complex autoimmune disease that presents with a wide variety of clinical and immunopathological features, making it challenging to reach a correct and prompt diagnosis. Patients with LE most frequently present with cutaneous and rheumatologic manifestations. As cutaneous findings may be the first sign of disease, their timely recognition is important for proper workup and management of LE.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "B Joel Tjarks"

  • - B Joel Tjarks has recently focused on various dermatological conditions, highlighting the complexity in diagnoses and the importance of appropriate management strategies for cutaneous diseases.
  • - His research includes case reports on rare conditions like Photo-Induced Sweet Syndrome and localized argyria, emphasizing the need for awareness and recognition of these unique dermatological disorders.
  • - Tjarks also examines CD30-positive lymphoproliferative disorders and lupus erythematosus, advocating for the use of advanced diagnostic techniques such as immunohistochemical staining to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy.