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Recent CDC findings have confirmed the first known cases of HIV transmission through nonsterile microneedling procedures at an unlicensed spa, highlighting significant lapses in infection control practices.

Healthcare professionals must rigorously ensure the accuracy of their qualifications and adhere to strict compliance with medical standards to prevent tragic outcomes and legal repercussions, as highlighted by a recent case where a patient died due to surgery by an unlicensed practitioner.

Muscle dysmorphia (MD), sometimes referred to as “reverse” or “big” anorexia (colloquially called “bigorexia”) is on the rise, and this article presents a comprehensive review on its history, highlights a few studies, provides the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for both MD and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and discusses the behaviors associated with the conditions, including risk factors, comorbidities, and complications. In addition, the author provides questions to ask to ascertain whether MD may be present.

This 16-year-old patient with an 8-year history of psoriasis, currently being treated with topical steroids and UV light therapy, presents with a swollen lip with white crusting. View the image and check your diagnosis.