A Painful Unilateral Rash

Herpes zoster
Explore a case of a painful, vesicular rash on the forehead following the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. What is the underlying diagnosis?
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A Giant Destructive Lesion

Condyloma acuminatum
Explore a case of a rare, destructive tumor in a young man, discussing its risk of malignancy and the combined surgical and topical treatment approach.
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A Puzzling Case of Pustular Eruptions

Subcorneal pustular dermatosis
A medical case exploring a chronic pustular dermatosis with unique 'half-half' blisters affecting the trunk and limbs, and its link to IgA gammopathy.
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Scrotal Papules: Cause for Concern?

Fordyce's angiokeratomas
Learn about common, benign vascular lesions on the scrotum. Discover the key features, typical age of onset, and why treatment is often unnecessary.
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A Face of Nodules and Plaques

Lepromatous leprosy
A patient presents with nodular facial lesions and plaques. Explore the diagnostic journey involving a specific antibody test and subsequent multidrug therapy.
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Shin Plaques & A Hidden Clue

Necrobiosis lipoidica
Discover a chronic skin condition presenting as yellow-brown, atrophic plaques on the shins, often as an early sign of diabetes. What is this diagnosis?
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When Lipids Erupt on Skin

Eruptive xanthomas
A patient with diabetes presents with painful, reddish-yellow skin lesions. Learn how severe hypertriglyceridemia can manifest on the skin.
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What’s Biting in the Night?

Bedbug bites
A patient presents with itchy, red bumps on exposed skin. The lesions appear in a distinct linear pattern. Explore the diagnosis of these mysterious bites.
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A Birthmark of Concern?

Congenital nevus
Explore a case of a pigmented skin lesion present since birth. Learn about its clinical features, diagnosis, and the critical risk of malignant transformation.
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Painless Oral Ulcers: A Diagnostic Puzzle

Syphilis
Discover the diagnosis behind painless oral ulcers with indurated borders. Learn about key serologic tests and differential diagnoses like chancroid and herpes.
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