medical dermatology

It’s Mnemonic Monday! REED Syndrome
128471284712847REED SyndromeOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the mutation and clinical manifestations of REED syndrome, also known as familial leiomyomatosis. Mnemonic: COME READ MY LATEST BOOK ABOUT RATS ON A FARM Read (aka REED) syndrome Leiomyomatosis (uterine and cutaneous) RCC (type II papillary renal cell carcinoma) Fumarate hydratase (autosomal dominant mutation) This mnem …
REED Syndrome
It’s Mnemonic Monday! Oculocutaneous Albinism
128201282012820Oculocutaneous AlbinismOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember genes associated with Oculocutaneous Albinism.  The genes associated with each type are listed. Mnemonic: Try, Try, 2-P, and TRiP, on a SLiC MAT Tyrosinase (Type 1A OCA) Tyrosinase (Type 1B OCA) OCA2 (previously P-gene) (Type 2 OCA) TRP-1 (Type 3 OCA) SLC45A2 (also called MATP) (Type 4 OCA) Click HERE to download or print your …
Oculocutaneous Albinism
It’s Mnemonic Monday! IgA Monoclonal Gammopathies
127581275812758IgA Monoclonal GammopathiesOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember diseases that are associated with IgA monoclonal gammopathies.  Remember that IgA related diseases are typically neutrophil predominant. Mnemonic: SWEET PEPSI Sweet's Syndrome Pyoderma Gangrenosum Erythema Elevatum Diutinum (EED) POEMS Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis IgA pemphigus Click HERE to download or print your mnemonic c …
IgA Monoclonal Gammopathies
It’s Mnemonic Monday! AGEP
127221272212722AGEPOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember drugs commonly causing AGEP, or acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. These drugs include: Beta-lactam antibiotics Calcium channel blockers Cephalosporins Macrolide antibiotics Mercury Mnemonic: ABC MICKEY MOUSE AGEP Beta- Lactam Calcium channel blockers, cephalosporins Macrolides Mercury Click HERE to down …
AGEP
Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 02/12
122991229912299 What complication can occur if this disease is left untreated? A. Development of a squamous cell carcinoma B. Testicular torsion C. Erectile dysfunction D. Impotence E. Pseudo-ainhum To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …