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Nicole Hawkins, MD, Resident, Sask/Dal Dermatology

Bio: PGY 2, U of S/Dalhousie Dermatology

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created 19 months ago. 1 acclamation.
You are called into emergency to see this patient who's "skin is falling off". She has a complicated medical history and was recently started on TMP-SMX for a urinary tract infection. This is what you see. The patient has peeling lips and crusting at the corners of her mouth. You notice a pos...

created 19 months ago.
You are called up to the maternity ward to see a newborn boy with a "bump on his arm". The history is unremarkable. His mother had a healthy pregnancy and he was delivered by uncomplicated SVD. There was no history of skin disease other than eczema on his father's side of the family. On exami...

created 36 months ago. 6 acclamations.
A three month old child with a history of eczema since birth presents with erythematous, excoriated, crops of vesicles to his abdomen. On closer inspection, intact vesicles are present. History reveals that the child's father recently suffered from a cold sore. What is your diagnosis?

created 38 months ago.
A 65 year-old gentleman comes to your family medicine clinic worried that he might have a "skin cancer" on his back. You note the presence of a well-demarcated, verrucous, flesh-toned, 1cm x 2cm lesion. Based on the clinical picture, what is your preferred diagnosis?

created 38 months ago. 1 acclamation.
Perioperative pruritis is a common complication of anesthesia. In fact, certain hospitals have pre-printed orders for those patients suffering post-op itch. These orders could include:

created 40 months ago. 5 acclamations.
Your colleagues in obstetrics have consulted you regarding a 26 year-old G2P1 who has developed an "erythematous maculopapular rash" in her 38th week of pregnancy. You agree to see the patient, and on inspection note an obviously pregnant woman with striae to her abdomen and thighs. You also see ...