Lipodermatosclerosis (hypodermitis sclerodermiformis, sclerosing ...
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Chronic: Leg “inverted bowling pin” shape with bound down hard, scleroderma-like hyperpigmented skin on medial leg (Figure 2). Ulceration is often associated.
Eyelid Dermatitis (xeroderma of the eyelids, eczema of the eyelids ...
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Optimal Therapeutic Approach for this Disease. CONTACT DERMATITIS. When contact dermatitis is suspected, undergoing patch testing with a screening tray as well as patient’s personal products is often crucial to …
Adiposis Dolorosa (Dercum’s disease) - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Adiposis dolorosa, also known as Dercum’s disease, is characterized by painful lipomas that usually appear on the trunk and upper and lower proximal extremities. It is a rare disease more common in obese postmenopausal women. Chronic pain is the cardinal symptom and is characterized as aching burning and stabbing.
Oral Doxycycline for Long-Term Rosacea Management
WEBApr 25, 2022 · Oral doxycycline at subantibiotic doses may be effective for the long-term management of rosacea, study data published in Dermatologic Therapy suggests.. This 2-part study assessed the clinical effects of subantibiotic dose oral doxycycline 40 mg modified release (SDD 40) in patients with moderate to severe rosacea.Part 1 was an open-label, 12-week study in which patients with rosacea received ...
Erythroderma (Exfoliative dermatitis) - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Erythroderma is defined as inflammation of at least 90% of the total skin surface, characterized by generalized erythema with a highly variable degree of scaling or exfoliation. It is an important dermatological emergency as …
Underlying Etiologies of Cutaneous Flushing - Dermatology Advisor
WEBDec 14, 2017 · As a dermatologic phenomenon, cutaneous flushing is a common complaint, signifying a broad range of etiologies. Flushing is defined as a local sensation of warmth in the face, head, neck, upper chest, and limbs, accompanied by erythema, both caused by increased cutaneous blood flow to the region. Episodic flushing is …
Melanocytic Nevi, Including Atypical Nevi (Dysplastic Nevi, Nevus …
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Nevi are almost universally found in the adult population, with the average Caucasian adult having between 15 and 40 nevi that are at least 2 mm in diameter (Figure 1).
Crusted (exaggerated, Norwegian) scabies - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Crusted scabies may occur anywhere on the body, particularly including the face and scalp. The lesions are psoriasiform plaques, often large and quite scaly, and may even be misdiagnosed as psoriasis. Although classical scabies in adults nearly always spares the scalp, in crusted scabies it is frequently involved, often with a psoriasiform ...
Generalized Myxedema - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Generalized myxedema is a manifestation of severe hypothyroidism developing over an extended period of time causing skin that appears waxy, doughy, swollen (although non-pitting) and dry. The initial symptoms include mental and physical sluggishness, constipation, loss of appetite, hoarseness in voice, leg cramps, cold intolerance, and ...
Intertrigo (Intertrigo Candidiasis) - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Intertrigo may present as an erythematous mirror image patch along a skin fold. Inframammary (Figure 1), intergluteal, genitocrural, axillary, and/or interdigital skin folds can be involved in isolation or in combination with other body sites. There may be maceration or erosion, which would raise the suspicion for an infectious component.
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