Rash Decisions - Dermatology Case Studies

Utility of Tapinarof Cream 1% in a Case of Severe and Recalcitrant Atopic Dermatitis In a Pediatric Patient

Case author Naiem T. Issa, MD, PhD, presents a case of a 10-year old white male with a 5-year history of atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and exercise-induced asthma.

Naiem T. Issa, MD, PhD [1,2,3]

Subcutaneous Spesolimab Use in a Patient with Chronic Recurrent Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)

Case author Saakshi Khattri, MD, presents a case of a 61-year-old Asian female with a 30-year history of GPP who experienced a flare after months of remission following intravenous spesolimab, prompting a transition to subcutaneous maintenance therapy.

Saakshi Khattri, MD

A Remarkable Result after a Lifetime of Disappointment in the Treatment of Severe, Recalcitrant Psoriasis

Case author Danna Calder, MMSc, PA-C presents a case of a 34-year-old male with severe, recalcitrant psoriasis achieving remarkable improvement after decades of treatment challenges.

Danna Calder, MMSc, PA-C

Successful Management of Basal Cell Carcinoma in a Challenging Location with a Multimodal Approach

Case author Mark Lebwohl, MD, presents a case of a 86-year-old male with a progressively enlarging erythematous nodular mass with overlying telangiectases.

Mark Lebwohl, MD

Tapinarof 1% Cream Effectively Clears Plaques of the Boney Prominences

Case author Brad Glick, DO, MPH, FAAD, presents the case of a 57-year-old female with worsening plaque psoriasis of the elbow who experienced limited responses to multiple therapies.

Brad P. Glick, DO, MPH, FAAD

Rapid and sustained clearance of severe psoriasis with dual inhibition of IL-17A and IL-17F

Ron Vender, MD, FRCPC, presents the case of a 31-year-old male with an 8-year history of severe psoriasis who was frustrated with the lack of effective treatment options.

Ron Vender, MD, FRCPC

A Case of Nonsegmental Vitiligo on the Face and Hands Treated With Combination Topical JAK Inhibitor and Phototherapy

Case authors Mavra Masood, MD, Jennifer Creasor, BSN, and Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, present a case of a 74-year-old female with persistent generalized vitiligo on the face and body.

Mavra Masood, MD [1], Jennifer Creasor, BSN [1], Iltefat Hamzavi, MD [1]

Rapid Clearance of Recalcitrant Psoriasis With an IL-17 Inhibitor

Mark Lebwohl, MD, presents a case of a 48-year-old female with a 10-year history of psoriasis who was successfully treated with an IL-17 inhibitor after inadequate response to both phototherapy and a TNF blocker.

Mark Lebwohl, MD

Successful Treatment of Nonsegmental Periorbital Vitiligo

Case author Stephen W. Lewellis, MD, PhD, FAAD, presents a case of a 38-year-old female with loss of pigmentation on her forehead, cheeks, and eyelids who did not respond to prior treatment with a topical corticosteroid or calcineurin inhibitor.

Stephen W. Lewellis, MD, PhD, FAAD

Accurately Assessing Prognosis for High-Risk Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Case authors Danny Zakria, MD, MBA, Ryan Rivera-Oyola, MD, and Darrell Rigel, MD, MS, present a case of a 58-year-old male with a history of sun exposure and a skin lesion showing signs of malignancy.

Danny Zakria, MD, MBA, Ryan Rivera-Oyola, MD, Darrell Rigel, MD, MS

A Life-Saving Treatment in a 60-year Old Patient With Rapid Eruption of Pustules

Case author Boni Elewski, MD and moderator Danny Zakria, MD, MBA, present a case of a 60-year old female who was airlifted in the middle-of-the-night with a rare dermatologic emergency.

Boni Elewski, MD

Effective Primary Management of an Exacerbation of Atopic Dermatitis Using a Non-Steroidal Topical Therapy

Case authors Lisa C. Lopez-Sanglay, APRN, FNP-BC and James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAAD, FAOCD present a case of a 15-year-old male with a flare of atopic dermatitis primarily affecting his hands and feet and a severely pruritic rash.

James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAAD, FAOCD and Lisa C. Lopez-Sanglay, APRN, FNP-BC