Amor Khachemoune, MD, FAAD, FACMS, Section Editor

Derm Dx

What Is This Pink Nodule on the Gluteal Cleft?

12/08/2021

A 45-year-old man presented with a pink nodule on the superior left buttock, approximately 1 cm lateral of the gluteal cleft. The patient reports that the area gets inflamed and tender to the touch, preventing him from comfortably sitting.

A 45-year-old man presented with...

12/08/2021

The Dermatologist

Derm Dx

What Is the Cause of This Irregular Rash?

10/14/2021

Veronica Shi , MD;

Amor Khachemoune , MD, FAAD, FACMS;

Jessica A. Kern , BS;

A 42-year-old woman presented with a rash, present for 1 week, which developed after a vacation to Mexico. The rash started on her right leg and then spread to her face and arms.

A 42-year-old woman presented...

10/14/2021

The Dermatologist

Palmar Pits from Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome

Derm Dx

What Syndrome Caused These Palmar Pits?

09/15/2021

Melissa A. Nickles , BA;

Kurt A. Ashack , MD, MHS;

Amor Khachemoune , MD, FAAD, FACMS;

A 14-year-old Hispanic boy presented to the dermatology clinic with multiple asymptomatic, circular indentations on both palms after immersing his hands in water.

A 14-year-old Hispanic boy...

09/15/2021

The Dermatologist

Derm Dx

What Is This Papule?

07/11/2021

Sabrina Lichon Bennett , MD;

Amor Khachemoune , MD, FAAD, FACMS;

Vanessa Lichon , MD;

Karl Napekoski , MD;

A 33-year-old woman presented to the clinic complaining of a “firm spot” on her left cheek that rapidly grew and stabilized over the course of approximately 6 weeks.

A 33-year-old woman presented to...

07/11/2021

The Dermatologist