by Curt Samlaska | Apr 3, 2020 | Impetigo
Impetigo Contagiosa is a very common skin infection, most frequently in children, particularly boys. The causative bacteria are usually staphylococcal and or streptococcal organisms although mixed infections may also occur. The most common form is characterized by...
by Curt Samlaska | Mar 27, 2020 | Insulin-Derived Amyloidosis
We recently reported a case of Insulin-Derived Amyloidosis, also known as The Insulin Ball and Amyloidoma. We reported this in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, reference 2020;6:351-3. To read this article click HERE. In my blog I am able to show...
by Curt Samlaska | Mar 26, 2020 | Tinea Corporis
Tinea Corporis (TC) is a cutaneous fungal infection (superfical dermatophyte) that is also referred to as Tinea Circinata in the medical literature. It is commonly known as ringworm although a worm has nothing to do with it. TC includes all fungal skin infections...
by Curt Samlaska | Mar 18, 2020 | Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome
Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (GCS) is a rare viral exanthem that is often associated with Epstein-Barr virus infections (EBV), although many other viral infections have been reported. Also known as Papulovesicular Acrodermatitis of Childhood, Infantile Papular...
by Curt Samlaska | Feb 26, 2020 | Nail Trauma
There are many manifestations that may occur with nail trauma to include subungual hematomas, onycholysis and a linear ridge going from the base of the nail to the distal edge, to name a few. One of the most commonly seen is what is called a “washboard...
