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Losing it: A rational approach to hair loss

Fun facts about the hair cycle, five questions about the condition, and treatment options can help internists address an emotional topic for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/losing-it-a-rational-approach-to-hair-loss.htm
1 Jun 2019

MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of asymptomatic rash

A 68-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 5-day history of an asymptomatic rash on the upper back and upper arms. The lesions grew suddenly and are neither pruritic nor painful. The patient has had associated fevers. He has a myelodysplastic syndrome and has received intermittent erythrocyte transfusions, and he takes azacitidine. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and a skin biopsy, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2014

MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of a rash on face and midchest

A 32-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-week history of a rash on his face and midchest. He describes the rash as consisting of small, reddish “lumps” that are intensely itchy; they develop and begin to resolve with development of new lesions. He otherwise feels well. Medical history is significant for a recent diagnosis of HIV infection. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/12/3.htm
12 Apr 2016

Plantar wart treatment options equally effective

Cryotherapy and salicylic acid had similar, and low, rates of success in treating plantar warts, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/14/4.htm
14 Jun 2011

An eye for art among medical students

A medical resident drew upon her artistic background to help create a course to improve observational skills of first-year medical students by having them systematically observe works of art.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/11/an-eye-for-art-among-medical-students.htm
1 Nov 2018

MKSAP Quiz: Pain on tip of nose and painful periorbital eruption

A 65-year-old woman is evaluated for a prodrome of pain on tip of the nose followed by a painful eruption involving the right periorbital tissue. On physical examination, all vital signs are normal. There are grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on the tip of the nose and about the right eye. What is the most appropriate first step in the management of this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/3.htm
1 Jul 2014

MKSAP Quiz: Decreased exercise tolerance

A 62-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-month history of decreased exercise tolerance, joint stiffness, mild weakness, and a rash on her hands. She has noted increasing difficulty carrying heavy objects and feels exhausted after climbing stairs. Although her joints are stiff, she has not had any joint swelling. Her rash developed around the time of her other symptoms and has not responded to over-the-counter topical agents. She has no other symptoms, including cough or dyspnea. Medical history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications. Follow a physical exam, cardiopulmonary exam, and lab studies, which of the following pulmonary conditions is associated with this patient's clinical presentation?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2016