Publications Violaceous nodules of the extensor joints - a clinicopathological challengeDescription: Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a condition characterized by vessel inflammation and may have a variety of etiologies. Among these, cocaine and its common adulterant, levamisole, have been described to contribute to the development of AAV with distinct cutaneous manifestations. Classically, these manifestations involve purpuric or necrotic lesions involving the ears, nose, and extremities. However, we present a case of cocaine-induced AAV presenting...Published: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Majocchi Granuloma Superinfected With Herpes ZosterDescription: Herpes zoster (HZ) infection is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and has very rarely been reported at the site of a superficial fungal infection. Also, HZ occurring at the site of a deep fungal infection has not been reported in the literature. We discuss a unique case of a 45-year-old male patient presenting with a Majocchi granuloma (MG) superinfected with disseminated HZ.Published: Thursday, July 11, 2024 Human Inborn Errors of Immunity in Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Systematic ReviewDescription: CONCLUSIONS: Human inborn errors of immunity may be implicated in the genetic predisposition to PG and may influence the clinical presentation. Due to the rarity of these diseases, further work must be done to describe the association between inborn errors of immunity and PG. Identifying inborn errors of immunity that may contribute to the development of PG may assist in further elucidating the mechanism of PG, guiding targeted treatment, and improving clinical outcomes for these patients.Published: Monday, July 1, 2024 Congenital papulovesicular eruption mimicking TORCH syndrome in newbornDescription: No abstractPublished: Friday, June 14, 2024 Prevalence and association of polycystic ovary syndrome and hidradenitis suppurativa in underrepresented groupsDescription: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory disorder of follicular biology; androgens are believed to be involved in its pathogenesis. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is similarly characterized by hyperandrogenism. Previous studies have found a lasting association of HS and PCOS. Socioeconomic status (SES) has been described as a comorbidity for both HS and PCOS that has not been accounted for in prior studies; we sought to investigate this association while adjusting for this. We also...Published: Saturday, June 8, 2024
