The Mysterious Case of the Boy who Barked
A 14-year-old with an odd facial rash has vocal outbursts at school, especially when teased and at home when stressed. What’s wrong? Your Dx?
On first impression, the 14-year-old patient appears to have a persistent perioral rash, likely related to lip licking. The reality turns out to be a lot more complicated.Like Dr Jonathan Schneider's other cases, The Boy who Barked illustrates that even when a diagnosis seems obvious, executing the basics, ie, a complete history, including family and psychosocial and behavioral details, and a comprehensive physical examination, may direct your suspicion in another direction.Â
Lebrikizumab Demonstrates Efficacy, Safety in Patients With Skin of Color With AD
June 11th 2025RAD 2025. Lebrikizumab improved skin clearance, itch, and pigmentation in patients with skin of color and atopic dermatitis, with strong safety data through 24 weeks, according to late-breaking data.
