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May 2018, Vol 154, No. 5, Pages 503-630

In This Issue of JAMA Dermatology

Highlights

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):503. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.3833
Viewpoint

Catalyzing Future Drug, Device, and Information Technology Breakthroughs in Dermatology: Announcing Advancing Innovation in Dermatology’s Accelerator Fund

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):517-518. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0590

This Viewpoint announces the creation of the Advancing Innovation in Dermatology Accelerator Fund and describes its aims.

Editorial

The Potential of Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):519-521. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0325

Indoor Tanners as a Priority Population for Skin Cancer Screening

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):522-523. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0162

Inpatient Dermatologists—Crucial for the Management of Skin Diseases in Hospitalized Patients

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):524-525. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6195
Original Investigation

Effect of Dermatology Consultation on Outcomes for Patients With Presumed Cellulitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):529-536. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6196

This randomized clinical trial examines the association of dermatologic consultation with duration of hospital stay and intravenous antibiotic treatment in patients with suspected cellulitis.

Outcomes of Early Dermatology Consultation for Inpatients Diagnosed With Cellulitis

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):537-543. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6197

This cohort study examines the effects of dermatology consultation on misdiagnosis of cellulitis in patients admitted to emergency departments.

Association of Skin Examination Behaviors and Thinner Nodular vs Superficial Spreading Melanoma at Diagnosis

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):544-553. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0288

This cross-sectional pooled analysis analyzes the association between skin examination practices and diagnosis with thin nodular or superficial spreading melanoma.

Prevalence and Correlates of Skin Cancer Screening Among Indoor Tanners and Nontanners

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):554-560. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0163

This survey study of 30 352 participants investigates the association between indoor tanning and skin cancer screening.

Prevalence of Sun Protection Use and Sunburn and Association of Demographic and Behaviorial Characteristics With Sunburn Among US Adults

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):561-568. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0028

This cross-sectional study using National Health Interview Survey data examined the prevalence of sun protection use and sunburn and the association between sunburn and demographic characteristics and health behaviors in the US population.

Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnosis by Physician Assistants Compared With Dermatologists in a Large Health Care System

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):569-573. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0212

This medical record review evaluates biopsy reports from skin cancer screening examinations to compare dermatologist vs physician assistant accuracy in diagnosing skin cancer in a large health care system.

Association of Marital Status With T Stage at Presentation and Management of Early-Stage Melanoma

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):574-580. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0233

This population-based study evaluates the association between marital status and T stage at the time of presentation and the decision for sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with early-stage melanoma included in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database.

Comparison of Drug Discontinuation, Effectiveness, and Safety Between Clinical Trial Eligible and Ineligible Patients in BADBIR

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):581-588. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0183

This observational study examines whether drug discontinuation, effectiveness, and rates of serious adverse events differ in patients with psoriasis being treated with biologics who have been categorized as eligible or ineligible for clinical trials.

Brief Report

Examining the Incidence and Presentation of Melanoma in the Cardiothoracic Transplant Population

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):589-591. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0130

This cohort study examines the incidence and timing of presentation of malignant melanoma in the cardiothoracic (heart and/or lung) transplant population.

Association of Hidradenitis Suppurativa With T Helper 1/T Helper 17 Phenotypes: A Semantic Map Analysis

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):592-595. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0141

This case series uses semantic map analysis to assess the association of hidradenitis suppurativa with T helper 1/T helper 17 phenotypes.

JAMA Dermatology Clinical Evidence Synopsis

Light Therapies for Acne

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):597-598. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0110

This Clinical Evidence Synopsis summarizes a Cochrane review that assessed effectiveness of different light therapies for acne.

JAMA Dermatology Clinicopathological Challenge

Facial Papules in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):605-606. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.5291

A woman in her 50s with biopsy-proven scalp lichen planopilaris presented with slightly pruritic facial papules that coincided with the start of her hair loss condition; she denied a history of severe acne or other inflammatory skin disorders and had no health problems. What is your diagnosis?

Nonhealing Crusted Scalp Lesions in a 4-Year-Old Boy

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):607-608. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.5638

A 4-year-old boy presented with a 3-year history of nonhealing scalp lesions; physical examination revealed multiple disseminated erythematous papules, petechial hemorrhages, and yellowish crusts. What is your diagnosis?

Intertriginous Condyloma-like Plaques and Ulcers

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):609-610. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.5380

A woman in her 50s with a medical history of hypertension and depression was evaluated by the inpatient dermatology consult service for a 1.5-year history of painful intertriginous wounds; she was previously diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa. What is your diagnosis?

Research Letter

Tax Collections and Spending as a Potential Measure of Health Policy Association With Indoor Tanning, 2011-2016

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):613-614. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0161

This study examines the association between excise tax collections from indoor tanning facilities and use of the facilities since institution of the Affordable Care Act.

Paucity of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health-Related Content in the Basic Dermatology Curriculum

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):614-615. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6531

This cross-sectional study examines the extent to which an online dermatology curriculum for medical students incorporated lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health-related content.

Prevalence of Delusional Infestation—A Population-Based Study

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):615-617. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0004

This population-based study reports the prevalence of delusional infestation in Olmsted County, Minnesota.

Observation

Hair Loss Associated With Cucurbit Poisoning

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):617-618. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6128

This case report describes a patient experiencing hair loss following cucurbit poisoning.

The Dangers of Black Salve: An Unregulated, Commercially Available Caustic Agent

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):618-619. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0146

This case report describes a patient who experienced painful eruptions following the application of nonprescription black salve.

Facial Neutrophilic Dermatosis Mimicking Iododerma and Associated With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):619-621. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6060

This case report describes a patient with facial neutrophilic dermatosis mimicking iododerma and associated with inflammatory bowel disease.

Rechallenge With Nivolumab After Vemurafenib Treatment of Initially Nivolumab-Resistant Advanced Melanoma

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):621-622. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6400

This case report describes a patient with advanced melanoma initially resistant to nivolumab therapy, treated with vemurafenib, and then rechallenged with nivolumab after development of vemurafenib-related adverse effects.

Chronic Urticaria Associated With Methylisothiazolinone Type IV Hypersensitivity

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):622-623. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6161

This case report describes a patient with chronic urticaria associated with methylisothiazolinone type IV hypersensitivity.

Monolateral Favre-Racouchot Syndrome Following Long-term Exposure to Infrared Waves

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):623-625. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6248

This case report describes a patient with monolateral Favre-Racouchot syndrome following long-term exposure to infrared waves.

Comment & Response

Death by Gun Violence—Guns Are Not the Problem

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):625-626. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0087

Death by Gun Violence—Guns Are Not the Problem—Reply

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):626. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0084

Utility of Baseline Transaminase Monitoring During Systemic Terbinafine Therapy for Pediatric Onychomycosis

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):626-627. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0094

Utility of Baseline Transaminase Monitoring During Systemic Terbinafine Therapy for Pediatric Onychomycosis—Reply

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):627. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0093

Task Shifting in Dermatology—A Call to Action

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):627-628. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0125

Task Shifting in Dermatology—A Call to Action—Reply

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):628. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0124

Thyroid Function Screening in Children With Alopecia Areata

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):628-629. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0148

Depression Screening in Dermatology—Think Isotretinoin

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):629-630. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0085

Thyroid Function Screening in Children With Alopecia Areata—Reply

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):629. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0213
Correction

Error in Data

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):630. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1058
Notable Notes

Paraffin Prosthesis

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):521. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0122

Scabies and Pruritus—A Historical Review

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):536. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0147

Haldi Ceremony—Historical Use of Turmeric

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):543. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0363

Speaking With Your Hands—The History of the Manicure

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):595. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0303

Inspection—A Fine Art

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):630. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0307
JAMA Dermatology Masthead

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(5):507. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.3834
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