Loretta S Davis, MD

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Dr Davis is professor and chief of Dermatology and Residency Program director for the Division of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia, August University, Augusta.

Articles

Erythematous-to-violaceous papules and plaques on dorsal toes

Teenager bothered by painful bumps on toes

Deeti J Pithadia, BS;Carly A Stilphen, MD;Loretta S Davis, MD

November 12th 2019

A healthy 15-year-old girl presents for evaluation of itchy, painful bumps on her toes that developed 3 weeks earlier. The bumps become more numerous and bothersome when she is outdoors sledding and skiing. What's the diagnosis?

Erythematous plaque on an infant’s cheek

Lindsay P Osborn, BS;Ashley D Brown, MD;Loretta S Davis, MD

October 10th 2019

A healthy, afebrile, 12-month-old girl presents for evaluation with an asymptomatic nodule on her left cheek that has been present for 3 weeks. She was initially seen by her pediatrician, diagnosed with cellulitis, and prescribed an oral antibiotic, which was not administered by her parents.

Hypopigmented lesions in a teenaged girl

Carli P Whittington, MD;Deanna I Dickerman, MD;Loretta S Davis, MD

April 1st 2019

A healthy 14-year-old girl with a progressive asymptomatic rash on her arms, legs, trunk, and face presents for evaluation. She was treated for eczema with minimal improvement.

New violaceous nodules in a neonate

Jordan Maxwell Ward, BS, MS4;Laura C Cleary, MD;Loretta S Davis, MD

February 1st 2018

Following an uncomplicated pregnancy, labor, and delivery, a healthy 13-day-old girl presents for evaluation with a 2-day history of firm, violaceous nodules on her mid-upper back and right arm just above the axilla.