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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are now approved for weight loss, which may benefit dermatoses associated with excess weight. Dermatologists should be familiar with the potential adverse effects and benefits of these drugs.
Ice-pack dermatosis (IPD) usually presents on the lower back and buttocks as painful erythematous papules and plaques. IPD may mimic lupus erythematosus histologically, emphasizing the need for careful clinical-pathologic correlation.
An increasing number of reports implicate acute kidney injury due to hair straighteners containing glyoxylic acid.
For patients with chronic, severe hidradenitis suppurativa, a simple urinalysis can screen for renal amyloidosis, the most common manifestation of amyloid A amyloidosis.
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Chlorhexidine may induce allergic contact dermatitis or other dermatoses. This should be kept in mind to avoid delay in diagnosis.
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