Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Murky Cell Carcinoma… | An ode to Jimmy Buffett…I have been getting a lot of questions from patients about … | 2023/09/15 | Merkel Cell Carcinoma | 2023-09-15 11:05:44 |
Mycosis Fungoides: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma… | Mycosis Fungoides (MF) is a malignant neoplasm of T-lymphoytes, particularly of T-helper (Th) cells. The … | 2023/06/13 | Mycosis Fungoides | 2023-06-13 10:22:46 |
Cutaneous Lymphoma: Please Contribute To The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society… | Cutaneous Lymphomas (CL) can be primary or secondary in origin. Hodgkin Lymphoma of the skin … | 2023/01/19 | Lymphoma | 2023-01-19 08:38:50 |
Bot Fly Myiasis: What’s eating me… | Case of the Month: A 70 year gentleman spends his time between Las Vegas and … | 2022/09/30 | Myiasis | 2022-09-30 11:49:27 |
Pyoderma Gangrenosum: It’s not an infection… | Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) was initially described by Brunsting in 1930. Classic PG begins as an … | 2022/09/29 | Pyoderma Gangrenosum | 2022-09-29 14:39:27 |
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: Small-Vessel Vasculitis… | Vasculitis is a direct result of inflamed blood vessels. The vast majority of cases of … | 2022/09/14 | Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis | 2022-09-14 15:20:48 |
Silicone Granulomas: Body Contouring Disasters… | Liquid injectable Silicone (LIS) has been used for decades as a permanent filler for soft … | 2022/06/13 | Granulomatous disease | 2022-06-13 16:30:43 |
Keloids: Beyond the Margins… | Keloids are benign dermal fibroproliferative tumors with no malignant potential. The first description of abnormal … | 2022/06/03 | Keloids | 2022-06-03 10:58:11 |
Kaposi Sarcoma: The Old & The New… | Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) was originally described by Moritz Kaposi in 1872 when he called it … | 2022/05/18 | Kaposi Sarcoma | 2022-05-18 14:06:59 |
Xanthomas: Signs of Dyslipidemia… | Xanthomas are deposits of lipids in tissues, usually skin and tendons. These are often signs … | 2022/05/09 | Xanthomas | 2022-05-09 15:45:39 |
Ultimate Trainer/Recovery: The Science of Fitness… | Many performance-enhancing supplements are increasing in popularity among professional and amateur athletes alike. There is … | 2022/04/11 | Ultimate Trainer/Recovery | 2022-04-11 11:28:28 |
Keratoacanthoma: Low Grade Squamous Cell Carcinomas… | Keratoacanthomas (KA) are rapidly growing papules that can enlarge from a 1 mm macule or … | 2022/03/01 | Keratoacanthoma, Uncategorized | 2022-03-01 09:27:48 |
Lafora’s Disease: Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy… | Walter Reed Files: I recently had the opportunity to mention Lafora’s Disease in the comment … | 2021/12/23 | Lafora's disease | 2021-12-23 19:34:38 |
Atomic Tattoo: Blood-type tattoos during the Cold War… | It pays to be inquisitive. A 73 year-old female presented for routine treatment of actinic … | 2021/12/02 | Atomic Tattoos | 2021-12-02 15:54:22 |
There is No Such Thing as Adhesive Arachnoiditis Syndrome: My Take… | Some of you may be wondering what the heck I’m doing posting about Adhesive Arachnoiditis…it’s … | 2021/11/27 | Adhesive Arachnoiditis Syndrome | 2021-11-27 13:31:15 |
Tinea Versicolor: Pityriasis Versicolor… | Tinea Versicolor (TV), also known as Pityriasis Versicolor, is a benign, superficial fungal infection of … | 2021/11/18 | Tinea Versicolor | 2021-11-18 10:59:10 |
Erythema Multiforme: Erythema Exudativum Multiforme… | In 1860 von Hebra first described Erythema Exudativum Multiforme. The original disease described is now … | 2021/11/16 | Erythema Multiforme | 2021-11-16 10:36:17 |
PLEVA: Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta… | Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta (PLEVA) is also known as Mucha-Habermann disease. The eruption often … | 2021/10/12 | PLEVA | 2021-10-12 10:09:13 |
Molluscum Contagiosum: Water Warts… | Molluscum Contagiosum (MC) is caused by four closely related poxvirus types, referred to as MCV-1 … | 2021/09/10 | Molluscum Contagiosum | 2021-09-10 09:58:07 |
Elephantiasis Verrucosa Nostra: Mossy foot… | In 1933, Sir Aldo Castellani presented a paper suggesting using the term Elephantiasis Verrucosa Nostra … | 2021/09/07 | Elephantiasis Verrucosa Nostra | 2021-09-07 11:16:46 |
Eccrine Hidrocystomas: Dilated Sweat Duct or Gland… | Hidrocystomas are rare, benign, watery or fluid filled cystic proliferations of the skin. There are … | 2021/08/10 | Eccrine Hidrocystomas | 2021-08-10 14:05:45 |
Terminal Cascade: Second Novel by Dr. Curt Samlaska, MD, FACP, FAAD | I left the United States Army Medical Corps (after fourteen years) in 1996, but … | 2021/05/14 | Terminal Cascade | 2021-05-14 10:11:08 |
Granuloma Annulare: Palisaded Granulomatous Dermatoses… | Granuloma Annulare (GA) is a common idiopathic disorder of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. Some … | 2021/05/12 | Granuloma Annulare | 2021-05-12 15:24:42 |
Lichen Sclerosus: Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus, Kraurosis Vulvae, Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans… | Lichen Sclerosis (LS), also known as Lichen Sclerosis et Atrophicus, is a common chronic skin … | 2021/01/21 | Lichen Sclerosus, Uncategorized | 2021-01-21 16:26:53 |
Miliaria Rubra: Heat Rash, Prickly Heat… | Miliaria Rubra is also known as Heat Rash and Prickly Heat. It is the most … | 2020/12/02 | Miliaria | 2020-12-02 09:09:03 |
Miliaria Crystallina: Sudamina… | Miliaria Crystallina is also known as Sudamina. Miliaria is a common skin disease caused by … | 2020/11/25 | Miliaria | 2020-11-25 09:48:36 |
Lichen Nitidus: The Ball and Claw… | Lichen Nitidus was first described by Pinkus in 1901. It is an uncommon, chronic, papulosquamous … | 2020/11/16 | Lichen Nitidus | 2020-11-16 12:28:14 |
Lichen Planus: Tree moss on a flat and even surface… | Lichen Planus was first reported in 1869 by Erasmus Wilson. The origin of the word … | 2020/11/13 | Lichen Planus | 2020-11-13 09:54:05 |
Contact Dermatitis: Rubber… | Contact Dermatitis to Rubber is a very common reaction to rubber products that come in … | 2020/11/10 | Contact dermatitis | 2020-11-10 16:21:54 |
Hot Tub Folliculitis: Spa Pool Folliculitis… | Hot Tub Folliculitis is also known as Spa Pool Folliculitis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Folliculitis. It … | 2020/10/27 | Hot Tub Folliculitis | 2020-10-27 15:28:31 |
Loiasis: Loa Loa, Tropical Swelling… | From my Tripler Files… A 19 year-old female presented with tender swellings involving her lower … | 2020/09/17 | Loa Loa | 2020-09-17 09:36:15 |
Linear Morphea: Linear scleroderma… | Linear Morphea is also known as Linear Scleroderma. Scleroderma is characterized by the appearance of … | 2020/09/02 | Morphea | 2020-09-02 11:05:55 |
Music Box Spine Keratoses: Punctate Keratoses of the Palms & Soles… | Brown reported the first case of Spiny Keratoderma in 1971 when he described punctate keratotic … | 2020/06/16 | Music Box Spines Keratosis | 2020-06-16 11:34:58 |
Kava Dermopathy: Kava Ichthyosis, Crocodile Skin… | Kava Ichthysis is the most common type of skin reaction related to long-term ingestion of … | 2020/05/12 | Kava Ichthyosis | 2020-05-12 12:40:28 |
Chronic Lip Licking: Exfoliative Cheilitis… | Chronic Lip Licking is often seen in children and is also referred to as Exfoliative … | 2020/04/22 | Chronic Lip Licking | 2020-04-22 09:01:33 |
COVID-19 & Hydroxychloroquine: Does It Work… | Dermatologists for years have used Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) to treat many chronic, often inflammatory, conditions, such … | 2020/04/07 | COVID-19 | 2020-04-07 12:54:25 |
Impetigo: Impetigo Contagiosa… | Impetigo Contagiosa is a very common skin infection, most frequently in children, particularly boys. The … | 2020/04/03 | Impetigo | 2020-04-03 11:00:26 |
Insulin-Derived Amyloidosis, The Insulin Ball, Amyloidoma: A Closer Look… | We recently reported a case of Insulin-Derived Amyloidosis, also known as The Insulin Ball and … | 2020/03/27 | Insulin-Derived Amyloidosis | 2020-03-27 08:20:59 |
Tinea Corporis: Ringworm, Tinea Circinata… | Tinea Corporis (TC) is a cutaneous fungal infection (superfical dermatophyte) that is also referred to … | 2020/03/26 | Tinea Corporis | 2020-03-26 10:08:15 |
Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome: Papular Acrodermatitis of Childhood… | Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (GCS) is a rare viral exanthem that is often associated with Epstein-Barr virus … | 2020/03/18 | Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome | 2020-03-18 09:46:47 |
Nail Trauma: Washboard Nails, Nail Biting… | There are many manifestations that may occur with nail trauma to include subungual hematomas, onycholysis … | 2020/02/26 | Nail Trauma | 2020-02-26 10:53:26 |
Milia: Milium, Milia En Plaque… | Milia are very common and may be seen at any age. It is also referred … | 2020/02/16 | Milia | 2020-02-16 09:10:18 |
Melanonychia Striata Longitudinalis (MSL): Pigmented bands… | Melanonychia Striata Longitudinalis (MSL) is also referred to as pigmented bands. Melanonychia is a medical … | 2020/01/24 | Melanychia Striata Longitudinalis | 2020-01-24 09:26:09 |
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN): Folliculitis Keloidalis… | Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is also referred to as Folliculitis Keloidalis, Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae, and … | 2020/01/21 | Acne Keloidalis Nuchae | 2020-01-21 16:25:55 |
Chromoblastomycosis (CBM): Chromomycosis… | The disease was first reported by Maximilliano Willebald Rudolph in 1914 in a German journal…the … | 2020/01/14 | Chromoblastomycosis | 2020-01-14 12:01:55 |
Yellow Nail Syndrome: Yellow Nails, Lymphedema, Bronchiectasis, Pleural Effusions and Sinusitis… | Yellow Nail Syndrome (YNS) was first described by London physicians Peter Samman and William White … | 2020/01/09 | Yellow Nail Syndrome | 2020-01-09 11:37:18 |
Knuckle Pads: Heloderma… | Knuckle Pads are also referred to as Heloderma, Athlete’s Nodules, Running/Nike Nodules, Subcutaneous Fibroma, Keratosis … | 2020/01/07 | Knuckle Pads | 2020-01-07 15:50:39 |
Erythema Ab Igne: Stop Using The Heating Pad… | Erythema Ab Igne (EAI) is a persistent form of erythema manifesting as reticulated residual pigmentation … | 2019/12/22 | Erythema Ab Igne | 2019-12-22 01:00:02 |
Cherry Angioma: Senile Angioma… | Cherry Angiomas are also known as senile angiomas and de Morgan spots. They are round, … | 2019/12/19 | Cherry Angioma | 2019-12-19 01:35:26 |
Chondrodermatitis: Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis… | Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis is a common solitary inflammatory condition that affects the skin and cartilage … | 2019/12/17 | Chondrodermatitis | 2019-12-17 11:59:11 |
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Dandruff, Cradle Cap… | About 2-5% of the population has some form of Seborrheic Dermatits, which is more commonly … | 2019/12/10 | Seborrheic Dermatitis | 2019-12-10 10:11:48 |
Syringoma: Tadpoles in the skin… | Syringomas are harmless sweat gland tumors that are most commonly found in clusters around the … | 2019/12/05 | Syringoma | 2019-12-05 10:29:47 |
Tumbu Myiasis: Cordylobia Anthropophaga… | The Walter Reed Files… I was asked one weekend to come in to see … | 2019/11/26 | Tumbu Myiasis | 2019-11-26 16:07:05 |
Digital Mucous Cyst (DMC): Myxoid Cyst… | Hyde first described digital mucous cyst (DMC) in 1882. In 1893, Ledderhose suggested that ganglia arose spontaneously … | 2019/11/25 | Digital Mucous Cyst | 2019-11-25 10:13:45 |
Dermatofibroma: Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma… | Dermatofibroma (DF) also referred to as Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma, is a very common skin lesion, … | 2019/11/20 | Dermatofibroma | 2019-11-20 15:50:47 |
Acquired Digital Fibrokeratoma (ADFK): Acral Fibrokeratoma… | In 1968 Bart, et al described 10 cases of an acquired growth that was located … | 2019/11/19 | Acquired Digital Fibrokeratoma | 2019-11-19 10:41:51 |
Alopecia Areata: Autoimmune Alopecia… | The first use of the term “Alopecia Areata” is attributed to the Polish physician John … | 2019/11/14 | Alopecia Areata | 2019-11-14 08:51:07 |
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Osler-Weber-Rendu… | Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) was first described by Wiliam Osler, Frederick Parkes Weber and Henri … | 2019/11/06 | Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia | 2019-11-06 13:23:31 |
Pyogenic Granuloma: Lobular Capillary Hemangioma… | Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a relatively common small, eruptive, usually solitary sessile or pedunculated, often … | 2019/11/05 | Pyogenic Granuloma | 2019-11-05 14:21:25 |
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Acne Inversa, Velpeau’s Disease… | Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) also referred to as Acne Inversa, was first described in 1839 by … | 2019/11/01 | Hidradenitis Suppurativa | 2019-11-01 10:14:59 |
Hypoanesthetic Halos In Hawaii: Invasion of the Thrips… | And now for something completely different… When I was at Tripler Army Medical Center I … | 2019/10/29 | Arthropod bites | 2019-10-29 12:27:25 |
Shingles: The Varicella-Zoster Connection… | Shingles, also known as Zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. It … | 2019/10/28 | Zoster | 2019-10-28 11:28:06 |
Vitiligo: Leukoderma, Sins Against the Sun… | Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary anomaly of the skin manifested by depigmented milky white patches … | 2019/10/16 | Vitiligo | 2019-10-16 08:46:47 |
Neurofibromatosis 1: Von Recklinghausen’s Disease… | Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is also known as Von Recklinghausen’s Disease. The neurofibromas of NF1 were first … | 2019/10/03 | Neurofibromatosis | 2019-10-03 11:37:26 |
Proteus Syndrome: God of Shapeshifting… | Proteus Syndrome is also known as Elattoproteus Syndrome and elephant man disease. It may be … | 2019/10/01 | Proteus Syndrome | 2019-10-01 11:58:41 |
Treating Warts: Clear Duct Tape Is Not Duct Tape… | I received an Email from Dr. Michael Greger with a link to a video … | 2019/09/20 | Warts | 2019-09-20 21:22:04 |
Epidermal Inclusion Cysts (EIC): Epidermoid Cysts… | Epidermal Inclusion Cysts (EIC) are also referred to as Epidermoid Cysts, Epidermal Cysts, Infundibular Cysts … | 2019/09/17 | Cysts | 2019-09-17 11:44:25 |
Dermoid Cysts: Once Upon A Time… | STORYTIME: I was in my office at Tripler Army Medical Center when Tony Bottini, a … | 2019/09/13 | Cysts | 2019-09-13 18:10:17 |
Keratosis Pilaris: It Feels Like Sandpaper… | Keratosis Pilaris (KP) in mild cases is limited to the posterior upper arms and manifests … | 2019/09/12 | Keratosis Pilaris | 2019-09-12 15:20:31 |
Becker Nevus: A Manly Thing… | Samuel William Becker first described this nevus in 1848. It has also been referred to … | 2019/09/10 | Nevus | 2019-09-10 10:34:18 |
Nevus Sebaceus: Of Jadassohn… | Joseph Jadassohn first described this nevus in 1895. It is also referred to as organoid … | 2019/09/05 | Nevus | 2019-09-05 10:42:42 |
Bromangiomas: A Closer Look… | Andrew and I recently published a series in the Journal of the American Academy … | 2019/09/03 | Bromangiomas | 2019-09-03 10:14:21 |
Nevus Spilus: Speckled Lentiginous Nevus… | Nevus Spilus is also referred to as Specked Lentiginous Nevus and is present at birth or … | 2019/08/30 | Nevus | 2019-08-30 00:14:15 |
Halo Nevus: Sutton Nevus… | In 1916, the dermatologist Richard Lightburn Sutton described two young women with pigmentary changes he … | 2019/08/28 | Nevus | 2019-08-28 14:02:38 |
Hair Anatomy: Love is in the Hair… | A long, long time ago. In a land far, far away I did an article … | 2019/08/27 | Hair Anatomy | 2019-08-27 12:47:15 |
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT): A Photosensitive Disorder… | Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) is the most common form of porphyria. The disease develops in … | 2019/08/26 | Porphyria | 2019-08-26 08:46:56 |
Sebaceous Hyperplasia: Tiny Yellow Donuts… | The onset of Sebaceous Hyperplasia is usually after the age of 40 and the prevalence … | 2019/08/22 | Sebaceous Hyperplasia | 2019-08-22 11:47:43 |
Subcutaneous Emphysema: It’s a gas…gas…gas… | When I was doing Internal Medicine as a resident and as Chief Resident of Internal … | 2019/08/21 | Subcutaneous Emphysema | 2019-08-21 08:53:59 |
Schamberg’s Disease: A Pigmentary Purpuric Eruption… | Jay Frank Schamberg first described the disease in a 15-year-old boy in 1901. It is … | 2019/08/20 | Schambergs Disease | 2019-08-20 11:41:49 |
Pustular Psoriasis: Lakes of Sterile Pustules… | Generalized Pustular Psoriasis is also referred to as von Zumbusch psoriasis. Traditionally the onset is … | 2019/08/16 | Psoriasis | 2019-08-16 01:19:38 |
Erythrodermic Psoriasis: An Exfoliative Dermatitis… | Erythroderma is a rare and aggressive inflammatory condition that results in generalized redness and exfoliation … | 2019/08/14 | Psoriasis | 2019-08-14 10:54:53 |
Guttate Psoriasis: A Shower of Scaly Teardrops… | The name comes from the Latin word “Gutta” which means “drop.” Guttate psoriasis occurs as … | 2019/08/13 | Psoriasis | 2019-08-13 15:50:10 |
Psoriasis Vulgaris: The Basics… | Psoriasis is a common, chronic, recurrent inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by well circumscribed, … | 2019/08/12 | Psoriasis | 2019-08-12 10:33:05 |
Senile Purpura: Bruising In The Elderly… | The terminology “Senile Purpura” is a bit offensive to some but it is maintained by … | 2019/08/08 | Purpura | 2019-08-08 09:53:34 |
Plantar Warts (Verruca Plantaris): Seed Warts? | Plantar warts occur on the soles of the feet, particularly over pressure points, such as … | 2019/08/07 | Warts | 2019-08-07 14:22:52 |
Warts (Verruca Vulgaris): Common Type | There are over a 150 different types of human papilloma virus, the virus that causes … | 2019/08/05 | Warts | 2019-08-05 10:09:08 |
Complex Acne Disorders: Pyoderma Faciale… | Many of my photographs have been used in the Dermatology textbook Andrews’ Diseases of the … | 2019/08/02 | Acne | 2019-08-02 10:50:46 |
Acne Medicamentosa: A Side Effect of Medicines | The most common drug induced form of acne is caused by topical and systemic steroids. … | 2019/08/01 | Acne | 2019-08-01 11:32:49 |
Acne Vulgaris: The Good, the Bad and the Scarring… | Acne Vulgaris is what you commonly call…acne. It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the … | 2019/07/31 | Acne | 2019-07-31 11:02:46 |
Parasitic Diseases: Norwegian Scabies…a closer look… | Norwegian or Crusted Scabies is an extremely contagious hyperinfestation with Sarcoptes Scabiei. It is frequently … | 2019/07/30 | Scabies | 2019-07-30 13:28:26 |
Parasitic Diseases: Scabies | Sarcoptes scabieie is known as the “itch mite.” It is an oval, flattened mite with … | 2019/07/29 | Scabies | 2019-07-29 08:54:06 |
Secondary Syphilis (Lues): It looks like Pityriasis Rosea…but it’s not… | It is important not to miss secondary syphilis, because it is easy to diagnose, easy … | 2019/07/27 | Secondary Syphilis (Lues) | 2019-07-27 01:52:12 |
Pityriasis Rosea–It starts with a Herald Patch… | Pityriasis Rosea (PR) is an inflammatory eruption characterized by salmon-colored papules and macular lesions that … | 2019/07/26 | Pityriasis Rosea | 2019-07-26 08:32:37 |
Seborrheic Keratosis: Atypical Forms… | Atypical Seborrheic Keratosis (SK) are variations that may be seen that are “less obvious” and may … | 2019/07/24 | Seborrheic Keratosis | 2019-07-24 01:29:11 |
Seborrheic Keratosis: Barnacles of life… | Seborrheic Keratosis (Keratoses) are incredibly common. They are harmless “warty” spots that appear during adult … | 2019/07/23 | Seborrheic Keratosis | 2019-07-23 13:23:25 |
Auricular Pseudocyst: Treating with buttons | Auricular pseudocysts are uncommon, noninflammatory, fluctuant swellings of the ear which are believed to be … | 2019/07/20 | Auricular Pseudocyst | 2019-07-20 01:57:04 |
Actinic Keratosis: Field Treatments—5-Fluorouracil, Imiquimod, Ingenol and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) | Field treatments for actinic keratosis are very effective, however, they can be quite reactive so … | 2019/07/19 | Actinic Keratosis | 2019-07-19 06:00:22 |
Actinic Keratosis: Treatment—Cryotherapy | There are many treatment options available and one of the most frequently used is cryotherapy. … | 2019/07/18 | Actinic Keratosis | 2019-07-18 11:17:57 |
Actinic Keratosis: What is it? | Also known as Solar Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis are in situ dysplasias reslting from sun exposure. … | 2019/07/17 | Actinic Keratosis | 2019-07-17 15:13:05 |
Nummular Eczema | Nummular eczema is also known as nummular dermatitis or discoid eczema. The word “nummular” comes … | 2019/07/15 | Eczema, Uncategorized | 2019-07-15 09:59:58 |
Basal Cell Carcinomas | Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. It is locally … | 2019/07/14 | Basal Cell Carcinoma | 2019-07-14 14:02:25 |
Contact Dermatitis: Henna Tattoos | Henna tattoos are popular. They originated out of the Hindu and Middle Eastern cultures utilizing … | 2019/07/11 | Contact dermatitis | 2019-07-11 06:08:04 |
Dermatology Detective…Contact Dermatitis | Sometimes you have to become a detective… A patient presents with these very itchy, blistering … | 2019/07/10 | Contact dermatitis | 2019-07-10 06:13:19 |
Disorders of the Stars… | Take a look at Kate Bosworth’s picture. Do you see anything that might be….a bit … | 2019/07/09 | Heterochromia | 2019-07-09 02:32:27 |
Acne Rosacea | Rosacea is characterized by persistent erythyema of the face, particularly the cheeks and nose. It … | 2019/07/08 | Rosacea | 2019-07-08 04:02:06 |
Another Unknown… | These are fun. This is another unknown for you. Patient presents for evaluation of these … | 2019/07/07 | Phytophotodermatitis | 2019-07-07 02:34:35 |
Unknown… | Just for fun: 40 year-old white male was noted to have this unusual pattern on … | 2019/07/06 | Self Tanners | 2019-07-06 05:26:46 |
Drug Eruptions: Dilantin & Radiation Associated TEN | Dilantin & Radiation Associated Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN): This is a patient at Walter Reed … | 2019/07/05 | Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis | 2019-07-05 06:40:03 |
Drug Eruptions: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) | This unfortunate child was treated with a sulfonamide in the form of Bactrim for otitis … | 2019/07/04 | Drug Eruption, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis | 2019-07-04 07:27:02 |
Dermatomyositis | Dermatomyositis is characterized by inflammatory myositis (proximal muscle weakness) and skin disease–Edema and pinkish … | 2019/07/03 | Dermatomyositis | 2019-07-03 11:08:46 |
Drug Eruptions: Capecitabine induced Sweet’s Syndrome | Sweet’s syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome, usually associated with hematologic malignancies, manifesting with fevers, … | 2019/07/03 | Drug Eruption | 2019-07-03 09:04:20 |
Regressive Melanoma | Regressive melanomas have a very poor prognosis. Histologically more classical melanoma cells may be … | 2019/07/02 | melanoma | 2019-07-02 20:37:39 |
Blue Nevus | Blue Nevi appear as well-defined blue papules or nodules and are frequently confused … | 2019/07/02 | Blue Nevus | 2019-07-02 20:23:36 |
Drug Eruptions: Fixed Drug Eruptions | Fixed drug eruptions are common and manifest as edematous plaques in the same sites within … | 2019/07/02 | Drug Eruption | 2019-07-02 15:53:45 |
Cholesterol Emboli | Cholesterol emboli resulting from severe atherosclerotic disease (embolizing from the abdominal aorta) may cause … | 2019/07/02 | Cholesterol Emboli | 2019-07-02 14:54:54 |
Angiosarcoma–Stewart-Treves Syndrome | This is a patient I took care of at Tripler Army Medical Center that … | 2019/07/02 | Angiosarcoma | 2019-07-02 14:16:52 |
PatchMD and Dr. Samlaska Team up for Vitamin Skin Patches | PatchMD is a company that makes patches that carry vitamins through the skin in a … | 2018/12/04 | Sun Away Patch, Uncategorized | 2018-12-04 10:05:39 |
What Types of Sunscreen are Best? | Use of sunscreen is ultra-important in climates with lots of sunshine, such as Henderson and … | 2018/11/30 | Uncategorized | 2018-11-30 16:01:24 |
What does SPF Really Mean Anyway? | Because Dr. Curt Samlaska lives and works in the Henderson and Las Vegas areas, he … | 2018/11/27 | Uncategorized | 2018-11-27 13:54:29 |
This Dermatologist is also a Science Fiction Author | In addition to creating safety designs for catheters to decrease urinary tract infections in hospital … | 2018/11/22 | Uncategorized | 2018-11-22 12:48:52 |
Henderson Dermatologist Dr. Curt Samlaska: Inventor (Part II) | Dr. Curt Samlaska is a proponent for reducing the occurrence of catheter-caused urinary tract infections … | 2018/11/19 | Uncategorized | 2018-11-19 11:38:22 |
Dermatologist Dr. Curt Samlaska: Inventor (Part I) | While relaxing at a pool one day, Dr. Curt Samlaska and his youngest daughter Londyn … | 2018/11/16 | Uncategorized | 2018-11-16 15:33:12 |
Dr. Samlaska Begins Private Dermatologist Practice | Dermatologist Dr. Curt Samlaska served in the military as an Army medical official for 14 … | 2018/11/13 | Uncategorized | 2018-11-13 12:47:53 |
Dr. Samlaska’s Service Prior to Opening Dermatology Office | After his final five years at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, Dr. Curt Samlaska … | 2018/11/08 | Uncategorized | 2018-11-08 10:51:18 |
How Did Dr. Samlaska End up in Dermatology? | How did a world-renowned doctor end up in Las Vegas specializing in dermatology? After five … | 2018/11/05 | Uncategorized | 2018-11-05 13:44:29 |
Meet Henderson, Nevada Dermatologist Dr. Curt Samlaska | Henderson, Nevada dermatologist Dr. Curt Samlaska grew up in Madelia, a “small, one-horse town in … | 2018/11/01 | Uncategorized | 2018-11-01 12:37:10 |
What is Ulthera? Common questions about Ulthera Aesthetic Ultrasound | Interviewer: What is Ulthera and can you explain how it works? Dr. Samlaska: Ulthera aesthetic … | 2018/02/20 | Ulthera and Ultherapy | 2018-02-20 11:52:32 |
Patient Poem | A patient wrote this poem. She put in so much effort that I had to … | 2018/01/09 | Patient Feedback | 2018-01-09 10:03:44 |
Auricular Pseudocyst | Demonstration of how to treat an unusual disorder, auricular pseudocyst, with buttons. | 2017/12/30 | Auricular Pseudocysts, Videos | 2017-12-30 12:46:56 |
One Way Indwelling Catheter | The one way indwelling catheter, developed by J&M Urinary Catheters, is designed to prevent backflow into … | 2017/12/22 | Videos | 2017-12-22 10:32:20 |
One Way Urine Bag | In conjunction with J&M Urinary Catheters and OneWay Systems, I have designed and help produced … | 2017/12/22 | One Way Urine Bag, Videos | 2017-12-22 09:57:42 |
Ulthera, Ultherapy Videos | PART 1: Ulthera is a non-surgical treatment for skin toning. We were one of the … | 2017/10/25 | Ulthera and Ultherapy, Videos | 2017-10-25 09:02:25 |