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Acknowledgements

Author Profiles

Muhammad Awais, MD

University of Mississippi

Muhammad Awais is a pathology resident at the University of Mississippi with a keen interest in dermatopathology. With overseas training in Plastic surgery, he thoroughly enjoys studying and diagnosing skin diseases. In his free time, he finds solace in the kitchen, exploring his culinary skills and experimenting with different recipes.

Charmin Guy

University of Mississippi

Charmin Guy is a third-year medical student at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. She attended the University of Mississippi as an undergraduate and received a master's degree in Systems Medicine from Georgetown University. She was a professional cake decorator and enjoys running, weightlifting, and yoga.

Robert T. Brodell, MD

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Robert T. Brodell, MD is tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology, Past Founding Chair of the Department of Dermatology, and Billy S Guyton MD Distinguished Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A graduate of Washington and Jefferson College ('75) and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry ('79), he completed dermatology and dermatopathology training at Barnes Hospital (Washington University in St Louis). He was in solo private practice for 27 years in Warren, Ohio.