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August 2018, Vol 154, No. 8, Pages 857-980

In This Issue of JAMA Dermatology

Highlights

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):857-980. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.3848
Viewpoint

Assessing the Competence of Aging Physicians Who Are Young at Heart

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):875-876. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1371

This Viewpoint discusses the issues involved in assessing the professional competence of aging physicians as increasing numbers of physicians continue to work past the age of 65 years.

Dynamic Trichoscopy

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):877-878. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1175

This Viewpoint discusses how the dermoscope is a practical instrument for use in routine practice and describes how its shortcomings can be overcome with increasing familiarity with the use of dynamic vs static trichoscopy.

Editorial

Lentigo Maligna—Challenges, Observations, Imiquimod, Confocal Microscopy, and Personalized Treatment

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):879-881. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0531
Original Investigation

Rate of Recurrence of Lentigo Maligna Treated With Off-Label Neoadjuvant Topical Imiquimod, 5%, Cream Prior to Conservatively Staged Excision

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):885-889. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0530

This medical record review examines the rate of recurrence of lentigo maligna in patients treated with neoadjuvant topical imiquimod, 5%, cream prior to conservatively staged excisions.

Assessment of a Predictive Scoring Model for Dermoscopy of Subungual Melanoma In Situ

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):890-896. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1372

This cohort study identifies the dermoscopic features of subungual melanoma in situ in a Korean population and assesses a predictive scoring model that distinguishes the diagnosis of subungual melanoma in situ from longitudinal melanonychia in patients with pigmented nails.

Decision Tree Model vs Traditional Measures to Identify Patterns of Sun-Protective Behaviors and Sun Sensitivity Associated With Sunburn

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):897-902. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1646

This cross-sectional national survey assesses whether decision-based modeling can identify patterns of sun-protective behaviors and sun sensitivity associated with the likelihood of sunburn among US adults.

Association of Inadequately Controlled Disease and Disease Severity With Patient-Reported Disease Burden in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):903-912. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1572

This cross-sectional study examines the association of atopic dermatitis severity and disease control with the patient-reported disease burden in clinical practice.

Targeting Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase in Cutaneous CYLD Defective Tumors With Pegcantratinib: The TRAC Randomized Clinical Trial

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):913-921. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1610

This phase 2 randomized clinical trial investigates if topical targeting of topical tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) with an inhibitor, pegcantratinib, is safe and efficacious in treating tumors in patients with CYLD cutaneous syndrome.

Brief Report

Clinical and Laboratory Markers Associated With Relapse in Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):922-926. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1601

This case series identifies clinical and laboratory markers that may be associated with relapse among patients with cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa.

Combined Systemic and Intratumoral Administration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine to Treat Multiple Cutaneous Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinomas

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):927-930. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1748

This case report describes a woman with multiple, inoperable cutaneous basaloid squamous cell carcinomas who was treated with 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine.

Review

Dietary Recommendations for Adults With Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis From the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation: A Systematic Review

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):934-950. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1412

This systematic review presents evidence-based dietary recommendations for adults with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis from the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation.

JAMA Dermatology Clinicopathological Challenge

Firm Papules and Nodules on Face, Neck, and Thorax

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):953-954. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0025

A man in his early 40s who had been injured in a land mine explosion 15 years earlier presents with a 6-month history of asymptomatic, erythematous nodules. What is your diagnosis?

A Man With Infiltrated Plaques on the Pretibial Area

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):955-956. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.6449

A nondiabetic man in his late 20s presented with mildly itchy, large, ill-defined, erythematous plaques on the pretibial areas of both legs. What is your diagnosis?

Erythematous Plaque on the Inferior Eyelid

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):957-958. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0019

A 40-year-old woman presented with an 8-year history of a growing erythematous plaque on the left lower eyelid; physical examination revealed a single plaque involving the left lower eyelid, including its border, and eyelashes were absent. What is your diagnosis?

Research Letter

Analysis of the Twitter “Don’t Fry Day” Campaign

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):961-962. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1481

This study assessed the reach of the “Don’t Fry Day” campaign on Twitter, using the hashtag #DontFryDay, and identified what types of individuals and/or tweeters are engaging in the campaign.

Evaluation of Bedside Diagnostic Accuracy, Learning Curve, and Challenges for a Novice Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Reader for Skin Cancer Detection In Vivo

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):962-965. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1668

This study evaluates the learning curve, diagnostic accuracy, and challenges for a novice reader of reflectance confocal microscopy for determining a diagnosis of skin cancer.

Cutavirus Infection in Primary Cutaneous B- and T-Cell Lymphoma

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):965-967. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1628

This virological study examines the association of cutavirus DNA with different types of cutaneous B-cell lymphoma and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in lesional skin samples.

Observation

Trichophyton erinacei Transmitted to a Pregnant Woman From Her Pet Hedgehogs

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):967-968. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1124

This case report describes a pregnant woman who developed tinea manus from Trichophyton erinacei infection transmitted to her from her pet hedgehogs.

Dupilumab Treatment of Very Severe Refractory Atopic Hand Eczema

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):969-970. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.2027

This case report describes the use of dupilumab to treat a patient with very severe refractory atopic hand eczema.

Comment & Response

Strengthening the Case for the Role of Thrombophilia in Calciphylaxis

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):970-971. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1534

Strengthening the Case for the Role of Thrombophilia in Calciphylaxis

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):970. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1535

Distinguishing Mild, Moderate, and Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):971-972. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1599

Distinguishing Mild, Moderate, and Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa—Reply

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):972. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1600

Potential Underuse of the Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for High-Risk Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):972-973. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1807

Potential Underuse of the Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for High-Risk Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin—Reply

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):973. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.1824
Notable Notes

The Father of Spanish Dermatology

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):912. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0896

Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):921. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.0948
JAMA Dermatology Masthead

JAMA Dermatology

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JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(8):869. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.3849
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