Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia with arcus cornea and xanthomas: A rare but serious entity.

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a rare but life-threatening disorder. Skin manifestations can be its only manifestation. We present a case of a fifteen-year-old female child, with multiple eruptive xanthomas, xanthomas anarcus, and a deranged lipid profile consistent with FH. The presence of this manifestation especially in the younger age group should draw attention to hypercholesterolemia. A timely diagnosis is fundamental to prevent serious complications and for early treatment.

Exceptional outcome in cutaneous myeloid sarcoma.

Recognition of cutaneous myeloid sarcoma is important for all dermatologists to avoid further progression to acute myeloid leukemia. Nevertheless, we highlight the presence of a favorable clinical outcome in some patients with spontaneous regression.

Solitary pigmented nodule on the trunk: What is your diagnosis?

The aim of my clinical image is to recall this rare and benign tumor and to emphasize the role of dermoscopy in the diagnosis.

Dermoscopic features of lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei: Distinct aspects depending on disease stage.

Dermoscopy is a useful tool that helps distinguish lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei (LPDF) from sarcoidosis and tuberculosis. Follicular keratotic plugs (FKP) represent the hallmark of LPDF. Dermoscopic aspect of LPDF changes through the course of the disease.