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Chronic erythema nodosum leprosum in Hansen's disease: a challenging clinical management.

Trans R Soc Trop Med HygNov 3, 2026

A 34-year-old Moroccan man with multibacillary Hansen’s disease developed chronic erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), with recurrent systemic and cutaneous flares requiring prolonged immunomodulatory treatment.

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Chronic ENL can remain difficult to control despite several immunomodulatory approaches; this case describes sustained remission with combined methylprednisolone, high-dose thalidomide, and clofazimine.

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Pulmonary-Cardiac Involvement in a Patient with IgA Vasculitis.

A 41-year-old woman with biopsy-proven IgA nephropathy presented with progressive dyspnea, hemoptysis, and a painful purpuric rash.

Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc JNov 3, 2026Read case
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A Case of Facial Alternaria alternata Infection in an Immunocompetent Male with Albinism.

A 26-year-old immunocompetent man with albinism who worked in breeding presented with a two-month history of itchy facial rashes.

MycopathologiaNov 3, 2026Read case
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Atypical Fibroxanthoma Presenting as a Rapidly Enlarging Tender Papule: Case Report.

A 67-year-old woman with prior basal and squamous cell carcinomas presented with a rapidly enlarging, tender papule on the dorsal left hand that had not responded to topical 5-fluorouracil.

JMIR DermatolOct 30, 2026Read case
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Dual Remission of Atopic Dermatitis and Frequently Relapsing Nephrotic Syndrome With Dupilumab.

A 9-year-old girl had atopic dermatitis and frequently relapsing, steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome, with relapses increasing despite treatment with two immunosuppressants.

PediatricsNov 1, 2026Read case
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Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser for Extrafacial Lichen Planus Pigmentosus: A Case Series Highlighting Outcomes and Risks.

Three patients with biopsy-proven lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) involving facial and extrafacial sites received Q-switched neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser treatment.

J Drugs DermatolNov 1, 2026Read case
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Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and the Use of Xtressé Nutrient Supplement: A Case Series.

The report describes two cases of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), a scarring hair-loss condition that typically begins at the crown and spreads outward.

J Drugs DermatolNov 1, 2026Read case
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Treatment-refractory chronic urticaria with neutrophilia and elevated inflammatory markers.

A 38-year-old man had long-standing chronic urticaria that persisted despite standard guideline-directed treatment. Persistent neutrophilia and elevated inflammatory markers raised concern that the presentation might…

Allergy Asthma ProcOct 30, 2026Read case
Case ReportDermatologyOpen access

Asymptomatic Tattoo-Associated Cutaneous Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection: Case Report.

An immunocompetent 28-year-old man presented with monomorphic papules bearing collarettes of scale, diffusely distributed but confined to recently tattooed skin.

JMIR DermatolOct 30, 2026Read case
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