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Side Effects of Methotrexate
What can be done when patients respond to methotrexate for the treatment of psoriasis but are unable to tolerate the nausea?
Medscape Dermatology, January 2004
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Safety of Coal Tar During Pregnancy
Coal tar is a safe agent, but should it be used during pregnancy?
Medscape Dermatology, January 2004
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Child With Severe Atopic Dermatitis
A 3-year-old patient presents with severe atopic
dermatitis with positive reactions to foods and mites.
She has IgE over 2000 and peripheral eosinophil count
of 2600.
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, December 2003
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Use of Omalizumab for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Would there be any benefit to using omalizumab for severe atopic dermatitis in a 7-year-old with serum IgE levels greater than 600?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, November 2003
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Aquagenic Pruritis Without Urticaria
What about aquagenic pruritus without urticaria, when unbearable itching reaches a crescendo in the minutes after bathing?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, November 2003
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Child Presenting With Recurrent Cutaneous Abscesses
What is the most specific and practical work-up for a
child (12 years old) who has recurrent cutaneous
abscesses? The last one cultured out
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, October 2003
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The Value of Total Serum IgE as a Screening Test for Allergies
What is the value of using total serum IgE level as a
screening test for allergies in children manifesting
symptoms compatible with allergic rhinitis, atopic
dermatitis, and allergic-mediated asthma?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, October 2003
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Onset of Cholinergic Urticaria After Bathing
I have intense generalized itching after each bath. What
could be the reason?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, August 2003
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Acute Onset of Purpura
A 45-year-old man is afflicted with acute onset of
lower-extremity purpura after taking generic,
over-the-counter medicine. Could this be drug-related?
Ask the Expert answers the question.
Medscape Family Medicine/Primary Care, May 2003
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Treatment of Severe Psoriasis in a Young Boy
Dermatologists have tried narrowband UVB and
retinoids -- what are the remaining options?
Medscape Dermatology, May 2003
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New Treatments in Alopecia Areata
What new treatments are available for this nonscarring
hair-loss condition?
Medscape Dermatology, February 2003
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Treatment of Melasma
What are the current treatment options for melasma?
Medscape Dermatology, February 2003
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Finasteride for Idiopathic Hirsutism
What are the uses of finasteride in the treatment of women with idiopathic hirsuitism?
Medscape Dermatology, January 2003
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The Use of Sulfasalazine in Alopecia Areata
Is there a place for sulfasalazine in the treatment of
alopecia?
Medscape Dermatology, January 2003
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Management of Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Neonates
What is the current management of severe atopic
dermatitis in neonates with regard to long-term care
with or without steroids?
Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology, December 2002
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Flu Vaccination for Psoriasis Patients
Are there special considerations for psoriasis patients
receiving vaccination for influenza?
Medscape Dermatology, December 2002
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Vitiligo Affecting the Eyelids
What are the potential treatment options for vitiligo
affecting the eyelids?
Medscape Dermatology, November 2002
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Epilepsy Medication and Hair Loss
A patient being treated with sodium valproate is
experiencing hair loss. How should it be treated?
Medscape Dermatology, November 2002
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Insect Stings and Bites
I feel that bacterial infection is rarely the cause. Has this
been studied?
Medscape Family Medicine/Primary Care, November 2002
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Recurrent Rash Related to Menstrual Cycle
After Norplant removal 1 year ago, my patient has had the same rash monthly at the start of her menstrual cycle.
Medscape Family Medicine/Primary Care, August 2002
