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Abstract A 23-year-old woman presented with a hyperpigmented intertriginous eruption unresponsive to topical steroids and to topical and systemic antifungals. Histopathological assessment demonstrated patchy inflammatory infiltrate at the demoepidermal junction with pigment incontinence. Harnett, C; Meah, N; Low, SE; Eustace, K. (2022). An intertriginous hyperpigmented macular eruption. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 47(12),..
Published: | 14/10/2022 |
Authors: | Harnett C, Meah N, Low SE, Eustace K |
Harnett, C; Drumm, C; Meah, N; Eustace, K. (2022). Athena speciality certificate examination case for cyclical angioedema in a young female. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. epub 11 April
Published: | 11/04/2022 |
Authors: | Harnett C, Meah N, Eustace K |
Abstract We present a case of cyclical periorbital angio-oedema, and highlight the appropriate investigations to support the clinical diagnosis of this rare dermatosis. Harnett, C; Drumm, C; Meah, N; Eustace, K. (2022). Athena Speciality Certificate Examination case for cutaneous allergy. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. epub 11 Apr
Published: | 11/04/2022 |
Authors: | Harnett C, Meah N, Eustace K |
Abstract Omenn syndrome is a rare combined immunodeficiency mostly associated with RAG1 and RAG2 mutations; the clinical manifestations are well‐described and include neonatal erythroderma. Mortality due to opportunistic infections is a serious risk, and a timely diagnosis with a skin biopsy is an important part of the diagnostic workup...
Published: | 29/01/2021 |
Authors: | Walsh ML, Eustace K |
Answer The clinical presentation is consistent with a diagnosis of erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) but with a histological overlap of features characteristic of palisaded neutrophilic granulomatous dermatitis (PNGD). The patient was commenced on dapsone 100mg once daily. After only 4 weeks of treatment, the lesions almost completely resolved. Eustace, K; Carr,..
Published: | 17/03/2020 |
Authors: | Eustace K |
Answer The clinical presentation is consistent with a diagnosis of erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) but with a histological overlap of features characteristic of palisaded neutrophilic granulomatous dermatitis (PNGD) The patient was commenced on dapsone 100mg once daily. After only 4 weeks of treatment, the lesions almost completely resolved. Eustace, K; Carr,..
Published: | 20/01/2020 |
Authors: | Eustace K |
A 51 year old man presented with a 12-month history of progressive skin nodules. They first appeared on his dorsal hands and elbows and then extended to involve up to his lower limbs. They were occasionally tender and frequently caught in his clothing. He was systemically well with no weight loss...
Published: | 20/02/2019 |
Authors: | Eustace K |
Abstract A neonatal boy presented with a persistent urticarial rash. Initial investigations showed raised inflammatory markers and evidence of systemic inflammation. A working diagnosis of cryopyrin‐associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) was made, and the patient responded extremely well to Anakinra. Molecular genetic testing revealed a somatic mutation (affecting 12.5% of cells)..
Published: | 24/09/2018 |
Authors: | Eustace K |
Summary: Hyperhidrosis is a condition marked by excessive sweating, which can either be localized or generalized. Primary focal hyperhidrosis (PFH) can arise from the palms, plantar feet, axillae and also from the face and scalp. PFH primarily affects a younger population of children and young adults, with the majority presenting..
Published: | 20/12/2017 |
Authors: | Eustace K |
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