Editors



Current Editors: Jane Onyemachi and Madelyn Schmidt

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Past Editors: Fareen Momin, Andrea Francis, Renat Ahatov, Michael Phan, Elise Weisert, Michael Ryan, Keith Wagner, Tim Allen, Kristyna Gleghorn, Dung Mac, Alex Acosta, William Tausend, Sheila Jalalat, Rebecca Philips, Chelsea Altinger, Lindsey Hunter, Alison Wiesenthal, Leslie Scroggins, Mara Dacso, Ashley Group, Fadi Constantine, Emily Fridlington, Joslyn Witherspoon, Tasneem Poonawalla.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Texas Dermatology Society Fall 2024 - Congratulations to all participants!


Please join DIG in congratulating Mary Cavanagh, MD for winning 2nd Place in the Resident Poster Competition. We also want to extend our congratulations to all  UTMB residents, faculty, and medical students who participated at the Texas Dermatology Society (TDS) Fall meeting hosted in Bastrop, TX on September 27 and 28!


RESIDENT ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Single Advancement Flap Closure for Non-Adjacent Defects in Different Facial Subunits After Mohs Micrographic Surgery - Renat Ahatov, Michael Adkison, Juan Pinto-Cuberos, Frank Winsett, Richard F. Wagner Jr.,

End of an Era? Assessing the Utility of Review Articles in the Age of AI and Chat-GPT Travis S. Dowdle, Nicole Remmert, Richard F. Wagner Jr.


RESIDENT POSTERS
A Rare Case of Levetiracetam-Induced Photosensitive Hyperpigmentation -  Renat Ahatov, Christopher Thang, Antonio Jimenez, Anthony Linfante, Brandon Goodwin 

A Case of Severe Mpox in an Immunodeficient Patient: A Discussion on an Interdisciplinary Approach to Care and the Role of Dermatologists - Brenda Carrillo, Jonathan Pavia, Anthony Linfante, David Reynoso

Excellent Response to Oral Isotretinoin in a Pediatric Patient with Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp - Mary Cavanagh, Nehaa Sohail, Brent Kelly, Ayezel Munoz Gonzalez

Spitz Nevi Mimicking Verruca Vulgaris - Benjamin Garcia, Guillermo Saldana, Ayezel Munoz Gonzalez 

Understanding The Role of IgG4 in Drug-Associated Bullous Pemphigoid Alyssa Hansen, Lillian K. Morris, Michael Wilkerson 

Cardiovascular Effects of JAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study - Antonio Jimenez, Luke Hamilton, Michael Wilkerson

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Concerning for Mycetoma - Quincy Seigel, Katherine Woolridge, Brandon Goodwin, Brent Kelly, Anthony Linfante

Systematic review of neoadjuvant Imatinib therapy for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans prior to Mohs micrographic surgery - Marie T. Vu, MD, Smiti Gandhi, Madelyn Schmidt, Juan Pinto-Cuberos, Richard Wagner, Jr

Chromoblastomycosis of the Forehead: An Unexpected Finding in a Healthy 24-Year-Old - Elise Weisert, Nicole Remmert, Brandon Goodwin, Janice Wilson


MEDICAL STUDENT ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Unveiling the Risks: The Need for Safety Information on UV Nail Lamps to Prevent Skin Cancer - Melissa Marchan-Martinez

Comparative Analysis of Skin Cancer Risk Following Actinic Keratoses Treatment - Madelyn Schmidt 

Isotretinoin and Hair Loss: A Review of the Literature and Clinical Case Report - Alekhya Gurram


MEDICAL STUDENT POSTERS
Streamlining Documentation of Patients with Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Atopic Dermatitis: A Novel Approach within the Epic Electronic Medical Record - Michael Adkison, Andrew Spires, Benjamin Garcia, Janice Wilson

Uncommon Clinical Presentations of Varicella Zoster Explained by Unique Histopathological Correlations - Nabeel Ahmad, Brinda Chellappan, Elise Weisert, Kaitlyn Streight, Brandon Goodwin, Janice Wilson, Anthony Linfante

Racial Differences in Hypertrophic Scarring Incidence and Glucocorticoid Effectiveness in Burn Adult Patients - Blancheneige Beohon, Joshua E. Lewis, Gengi E. Kleto, Bethel D. Desta, Raven J. Hollis, Juquan Song 

Assessment of Scabies and Urogenital Conditions Using a TriNetX Retrospective Analysis -  Casey Brusen, Madelyn Schmidt, Lynchi Nguyen, Alyssa Hansen, MD, Ayzel Muñoz-Gonzalez

An atypical case of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia concomitant with multiple sclerosis - Camila Cordero, Sarah Rivera, Brent Kelly, Ayezel Muñoz

Diffuse Vitiligo in Early Infancy: An Uncommon Pediatric Case - David Garate; Madelyn Schmidt, Katherine Woolridge, Janice M. Wilson, Ayezel Munoz Gonzalez

Granuloma Annulare Presenting in Tattooed Skin: A Case Study - Alekhya Gurram, Matthew Scholl, Anthony Linfante, Lindy Ross

A Rare Case of Cutaneous Carcinosarcoma of the Ear - Alekhya Gurram, Matthew Scholl, Anthony Linfante, Lindy Ross 

Lichen Planopilaris Presenting as Petechiae of the Scalp, a Case Report - Meagan King, Kristin Geh, Alyssa Hansen, Anthony Linfante

Skin Deep: The Cultural and Psychosocial Effects of Skin-Lightening Agents In Colorism-Influenced Societies - Gengi Kleto, Bethel Desta, Ogechukwu Anwaegbu, Josh Lewis, Ayezel Munoz-Gonzales, Juan Pinto-Cuberos

Mycobacterium abscessus: A Sneaky and Stubborn Mycobacterium - Shawn Lim, Katherine Woolridge, Anthony Linfante

Alopecia in Animation Analyzing Archetypes of Bald Female Characters - Nina Martins, Maryam Babar

Darier Disease: Highlighting Dermatological Features, Systemic Complications, and Emerging Therapies - Lillian K. Morris, Sarah Rivera, Brandon Goodwin, Lindy Ross

A Rare Case of Familial Loose Anagen Syndrome - Sarah Muir, Brinda Chellappan, Anthony Linfante 

Postoperative Pediatric Rash Linked to Light Exposure: A Case Report - Guillermo Saldana, Zaid Almubaid, Zachrieh Alhaj, Osvaldo Alquicira, Mohamed Sharif

A Case of Cutaneous Metastasis from Unknown Colon Cancer - Michelle B. Samaniego, Brinda M. Chellappan, Anthony Linfante, Brandon P. Goodwin

Uncovering the Landscape of Mole Removal Videos on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - Madelyn Schmidt, Christopher Thang, Kathleen Kroger

Two Cases of Mycetoma-like Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Quincy Seigel, Katherine Woolridge, Brent Kelly, Anthony Linfante, Brandon Goodwin

Exacerbation of Psoriasiform Hand Dermatitis Associated with BCG Immunotherapy - Katlyn Smaha, Katherine Woolridge, Michael G Wilkerson

Overcoming Barriers to Care: Promoting Accessible PRP Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment - Andrew Spires, Katherine Benandi, Peter Nguyen, Kathleen Kroger

Localized Hemosiderin Hyperpigmentation Following IV Iron Infusion: A Rare Side Effect - Zainab Yousaf, David Garate, Matthew Scholl, Brandon Goodwin