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It looks like vasculitis
A 54-year-old white man presented to rheumatology clinic by referral from his primary care physician with swollen, tender joints, lower extremity edema, and a vasculitislike rash. He was a chronic smoker, and his chart revealed a history of alcoholism and schizophrenia.
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Skin cancer and the immunosuppressed patient
The threats of skin cancer and bad outcomes from the disease are significantly higher for those who are immunosuppressed than they are in the general population.
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Psychosocial component is critical to comprehensive psoriasis approach
Completing the puzzle that is psoriasis treatment demands that all of the pieces fit precisely into place. This includes assessment of the extent of the psoriasis, evaluation of the patient's psychosocial needs, the role of the Psoriasis Foundation, and then the drug and/or photo therapy regimen, itself.
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DDx: Redness and scaliness of nearly entire integument
A 73-year-old man presents with a two-month history of increasing redness and scaliness of skin, which involves virtually his entire integument. The patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus, but otherwise is in relatively good health. Currently, he is not on medications and has no prior history of cutaneous disease.
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