Recognizing Atypical Presentations of Inflammatory Dermatoses

Inflammatory dermatoses don't always follow the rules. When clinical features overlap or presentations fall outside familiar patterns, reaching the right diagnosis requires a thoughtful, systematic approach. In this discussion with Dr. Alexandria May, Dr. Naiem Issa shares practical strategies for evaluating challenging cases and deciding when additional workup can help clarify the clinical picture. Dr. Issa is an Assistant Professor in the Dr. Philip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the Medical Director of Research and Academics at Forefront Dermatology in Vienna, Virginia.