Publications by authors named "William Steffes"

Several cutaneous manifestations following COVID-19 vaccination have been cited in the literature since the beginning of the pandemic. Two case reports regarding the development of vitiligo after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Herein, we present a case report of a patient who developed new-onset vitiligo two weeks after receiving her COVID-19 vaccine.

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Erythroderma is a rare, potentially life-threatening presentation of psoriasis that can be triggered by medication reactions. Bupropion is indicated for major depressive disorder (Wellbutrin®, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC), smoking cessation (Zyban®, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC), and weight loss (when in formulation with naltrexone ER; Contrave®, Orixegen Therapeutics, La Jolla, CA). Bupropion can exacerbate psoriasis, however, this is an under-recognized side effect of the medication, particularly in the United States.

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recently diagnosed with stage II lung adenocarcinoma, who presented to the clinic with a 14-day history of painful macules that progressed to bullae on the dorsal surface of his hands; decreased range of motion was noted. Examination revealed bilateral small, tender violaceous vesicopustules admixed with larger tense hemorrhagic pus-filled bullae on the dorsal aspect of his hands. Biopsy demonstrated changes consistent with neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands.

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Importance: Self-healing juvenile cutaneous mucinosis is a very rare, self-limiting disease characterized by the abrupt onset of asymptomatic papules and nodules located primarily on the face and periarticular regions of a juvenile patient. There have been less than 20 cases reported since it was first described in 1973.

Observations: Most cases have been reported in children 15 years and younger.

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