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Dermatology Online Journal, Volume 23, Issue 2 (2017)
Pityriasis Rosea (PR) is a common skin disorderencountered in daily practice. Although its etiologyhas not been established, there has been widespreadresearch into possibilities. The lack of its characteristicmanifestations, specifically the herald patch andtruncal involvement, can lead to pitfalls in diagnosis.Whereas other conditions in the differential diagnosisshould be considered, PR can at times also manifest inan atypical manner. We wish to illustrate three casesof PR including those that presented with aphthousulcers, vesicles, and an inverse pattern.
    Cover page: Unique clinical presentations of pityriasis rosea: aphthous ulcers, vesicles and inverse distribution of lesionsCreative Commons 'BY-NC-ND' version 4.0 license
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    Dermatology Online Journal, Volume 12, Issue 6 (2006)
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      Dermatology Online Journal, Volume 21, Issue 6 (2015)

      Although most trainees in dermatology learn that different suturing techniques are designated for a specific purpose (i.e., certain functional and cosmetic outcomes), students often have a difficult time visualizing how a given suture functions in its designated capacity. In this article, we address the logic behind the most common suturing techniques in dermatologic surgery, including the direction and magnitude of their pulling force with respect to the wound edges and the ensuing displacement of dermal and epidermal structures. To aid better understanding, we diagram the vectors of suture force with each of the techniques discussed.

        Cover page: Understanding the logic of common suturing techniques in dermatologic surgeryCreative Commons 'BY-NC-ND' version 4.0 license
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        Dermatology Online Journal, Volume 19, Issue 7 (2013)
        Acquired Perforating Dermatosis (APD) is a perforating disease characterized by transepidermal elimination of dermal material [1,2]. This disease usually develops in adulthood. APD has been reported to occur in association with various diseases, but is most commonly associated with dialysis-dependent chronic renal failure (CRF) or diabetes mellitus (DM) [1,2,3,4]. Morton et al found that APD occurs in up to 10% of patients undergoing hemodialysis [5]. Additionally, Saray et al found that sixteen of twenty-two cases with APD were associated with CRF [3].
          Cover page: Acquired perforating dermatosis: a clinical and dermatoscopic correlationCreative Commons 'BY-NC-ND' version 4.0 license
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