A Transplant Patient’s Troubled Feet

Plantar warts
A 25-year-old heart transplant patient on immunosuppressive therapy presents with warty growths on both feet. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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An Itch That’s More Than Skin Deep

Crusted scabies
A 71-year-old man with cirrhosis on glucocorticoids develops a severe, diffuse, itchy rash. Explore the differential diagnosis for this challenging presentation.
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When Skin Bumps Signal Cancer Risk

Cowden syndrome
Explore the case of a 59-year-old man with facial trichilemmomas, lingual papillomas, and acral keratosis, pointing to a rare genetic disorder.
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Rash on Rash: A Dermatologic Emergency

Eczema herpeticum
An 8-year-old girl with atopic dermatitis develops a sudden, pruritic rash with umbilicated vesicles. Explore this dermatologic emergency and its management.
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Painful Lesions in Skin Folds

Hidradenitis suppurativa
A 27-year-old man presents with a 2-year history of painful, recurrent nodules and scarring in the axilla, groin, and perineal areas. What's the diagnosis?
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Child’s Persistent Papular Rash

Molluscum contagiosum
A 7-year-old with atopic dermatitis has a 3-month history of a widespread, mildly itchy papular rash. Explore the diagnosis of this common viral skin infection.
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A Puzzling Pox on the Cheek

Cats
An 11-year-old girl develops an antibiotic-resistant facial ulcer. Explore the diagnosis of a rare zoonotic infection transmitted by a common household pet.
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Blisters on Palms and Soles

Hand, foot, and mouth disease
A 36-year-old man develops a fever, sore throat, and painful blisters on his hands and feet after his children had a similar illness. What's the diagnosis?
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A Purple Rash After HCV Cure

Lichen planus
A 69-year-old man develops a pruritic, purple, papular rash after successful HCV treatment. Explore the diagnosis, key features, and management options.
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A Fungal Foe From Dust

Disseminated cutaneous blastomycosis
A 44-year-old male develops nonpruritic skin lesions after a respiratory illness. Explore the diagnosis based on skin biopsy and clinical history.
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