Axillary Granular Parakeratosis.

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.

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.

Cutaneous nocardiosis in an immunocompromised patient.

We describe a case of a 79-year-old man with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who presented with ataxia; falls; vision loss; and numerous mobile erythematous nodules on the chin, neck, scalp, and trunk. Computed tomography of the head and chest revealed cavitary lesions in the brain and lungs. Clinically, the skin nodules were believed to represent an infectious process.

A Biopsychosocial Approach to Pain Management.

Introduction: The goal of this project was to implement a biopsychosocial approach to pain management and measure the effects on patient perception of pain. It was hypothesized that the intervention would positively impact patients' perception of pain.

Methods: A validated survey, the Revised American Pain Society Patient Outcome Questionnaire, was administered to patients on the day of discharge from Avera McKennan Hospital Orthopedics Unit 2-East and 2-West following total joint replacement.