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What to look for with drug-induced urticaria

Natasha Casie Chetty, MD, and Clive E.H. Grattan, MD March 10, 2010

The specific mechanism causing the allergic reaction may be difficult to pinpoint. But our experts tell you which drugs are the primary culprits and they provide alternative drug recommendations as well.

Pressure-induced bumps and erythema

Craig G. Burkhart, MD, MPH March 03, 2010

A patient presents with complaints of itchy and uncomfortable red bumps on his skin at sites of pressure, but the lesions typically dissipate after an hour.

Herpes zoster risk in an infant

Question asked by Daren Rauch, MD, Clinton, Ill., and answered by Jeffrey M. Weinberg, MD March 02, 2010

The 35-year-old father of a 5-month-old baby presented with a five-day history of painful herpes zoster and a number of questions: Is his child at risk...

Erythematous truncal plaques

Sean D. Doherty, MD March 02, 2010

Can you distinguish between similar plaques? Our dermatologic look-alike may stump you.

A venous stasis ulcer is aggravated in the course of treatment

Rajani Katta, MD, and Vijayalaxmi Anusuri, MBBS February 23, 2010

A commonly-used topical antibiotic is applied to...

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