Bullous dermatoses include the rare, chronic autoimmune diseases pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid. These diseases are traditionally taught to be differentiated by the presence of mucosal lesions (pemphigus vulgaris) and bullae without mucosal involvement (bullous pemphigoid). In the clinical setting, however, these diseases often contain overlapping features that present challenges to care teams without access to dermatologic care and leave patients without a clear treatment pathway.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLupus 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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: 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.
Mastocytosis represents an uncommon spectrum of disorders where mast cells proliferate and accumulate in different organs and tissues throughout the body, most frequently affecting the skin. Here we present a case of systemic mastocytosis and review the manifestations of cutaneous and systemic mastocytosis to raise awareness and try to reduce the typical delay in diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the last few years, there has been a significant increase in younger generations using vaping devices as an alternative to smoking. Social media and celebrities have played a major role in its increased popularity. Many consumers believe it to be a relatively safer and healthier choice.
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