Dr. Lindy Fox
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Registration is open for the 2025 DF Clinical Symposium, taking place January 29 – February 1, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. This year, we’ve brought together an exceptional lineup of 11 expert speakers ready to share the latest advancements across a wide range of dermatological topics. Co-chairs Drs. Janet A. Fairley, Yvonne E. Chiu, and…
“From the Door” Diagnosis of Life-threatening Infections
Dr. Lindy Fox presented four patient cases demonstrating the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of life-threatening cutaneous infections. She referred to these infections as “from the door” diagnoses because the clinical presentation is clearly concerning from the moment you walk in the door. Case #1 A 33-year-old female with dermatomyositis presented with bullae and purpuric…
Dermatologic Emergencies: SJS/TEN Mimics
Dr. Lindy Fox presented information about dermatologic emergencies that mimic Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN). First, Dr. Fox described SJS/TEN, a severe skin reaction that causes damage to the skin and mucus membranes and can be life-threatening. Dr. Fox believes that SJS and TEN are two distinct conditions. SJS typically presents as targetoid lesions that…