A tender pigmented papule in an African-American woman

A pink papule on the forehead of a young woman

Anthropometric facial analysis of the African American woman.

OBJECTIVE To assess the differences in facial proportions between African American and Caucasian women. Differences within the African American population are sought. DESIGN Anthropometric survey. PARTICIPANTS Volunteer sample of African American women (N = 108), aged 18 through 30 years, with African American parents and no previous facial surgery or trauma. INTERVENTION Photographs and ...

Diffuse Macular Hyperpigmented Rash and Weakness in an African American Woman

A 46-year-old African American woman was admitted with a 3-month history of extensive macular, nonpruritic, erythematous rash on her upper chest wall. She also had bilateral proximal upper and lower extremity weakness. Her past medical history was significant for obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Musculoskeletal examination revealed decreased muscle motor strength in both the upper and l...

Diffuse Macular Hyperpigmented Rash and Weakness in an African American Woman

A 46-year-old African American woman was admitted with a 3-month history of extensive macular, nonpruritic, erythematous rash on her upper chest wall. She also had bilateral proximal upper and lower extremity weakness. Her past medical history was significant for obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Musculoskeletal examination revealed decreased muscle motor strength in both the upper and l...

Diffuse Macular Hyperpigmented Rash and Weakness in an African American Woman

A 46-year-old African American woman was admitted with a 3-month history of extensive macular, nonpruritic, erythematous rash on her upper chest wall. She also had bilateral proximal upper and lower extremity weakness. Her past medical history was significant for obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Musculoskeletal examination revealed decreased muscle motor strength in both the upper and l...