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Loss and legacy: A tribute to Robert F. Duffy, MD

All dermatologists are hugely busy people, juggling many obligations and aspirations. Moments such as these force us to stop, reflect, and prioritize what is important in life.

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Fixating on doxycycline-induced fixed drug eruptions

A case series of patients with doxycycline-induced fixed drug eruptions in patients receiving doxycycline for post-exposure prophylaxis or treatment of sexually transmitted disease has been reported.

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Malignancy in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis

There is a small risk for developing keratinocyte carcinomas in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis. Patients require long-term monitoring.

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Getting a head up on cutaneous scalp malignancies

Cutaneous scalp malignancies are common in patients with alopecia. Research suggests hair prevents carcinogenesis by physically blocking ultraviolet light and other mechanisms.

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A tale of two disorders of hypopigmentation

The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis in progressive macular hypomelanosis and lichen striatus.

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Adding protothecosis to the protocol

Protothecosis presents as a localized cutaneous infection, olecranon bursitis, or disseminated disease, especially in immunocompromised patients. Although rare, there have been increasing reports of the disease.


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To improve the practice of dermatology, while being stimulating, practical, thought-provoking, and enlightening by offering critical perspectives on current dermatologic literature meant to be used in the clinic today and in the future.

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