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Dyshidrotic Eczema
General Information Dyshidrotic Eczema is a recurrent or chronic relapsing form of vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis. Of patients with dyshidrosis, 50% have atopic dermatitis. Occasionally prior to blistering of the skin, the patient may feel burning pain or pruritus. Occurrence of this type of dermatitis can be from once a month to once a year. The […]
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Dysplastic Nevi
General Information Dysplastic Nevi, also known as atypical moles, are unusual (or atypical) and benign. Around one out of ten individuals have at least one unusual mole. The characteristics of a dysplastic nevi consists of large pigmented lesions that frequently measure from 5 – 15 mm in diameter, with irregular borders and colors that range […]
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Ecchymosis
General Information Ecchymosis, is caused by bleeding under the skin, which occurs from broken blood vessels that form tiny pinpoint red dots (called petechiae). Ecchymosis can similarly occur in mucous membranes like in the mouth. Blood also can collect under the tissue in larger flat areas (called purpura), or in a very large bruised area. […]
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Erythema Annulare Centrifugum
General Information Erythema Annulare Centrifugum is a lesion to have one or more annular lesion with a red, raised, firm border that will extend peripherally in the course of few weeks. Lesions may last from a few days to a few months. Likely causes are fungal infections of the feet, candida infection, ascaris infestation, carcinoma, […]
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Erythema Multiforme
General Information Erythema Multiforme is a type of hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction that occurs when certain medications are taken, with infections, or illness. Medications associated with erythema multiforme include sulfonamides, penicillins, barbiturates, and phenytoin. Blood vessels are damaged in the disorder that then causes subsequent damage to the skin tissue. Treatment goals include control of the […]
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Erythema Nodosum
General Information Erythema Nodosum is an inflammatory reaction deep in the skin. The reaction consists of tender red lumps or nodules that may range from 1 – 5 centimeters. Erythema nodosum commonly occurs over the shins, and may occasionally arise on the arms or other areas. Conditions that are associated with erythema nodosum include medications […]
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Erythrasma
General Information Erythrasma is a chronic superficial infection of the intertriginous areas of the skin. The incriminated organism is Corynebacterium minutissimum, which usually is present as a normal human skin inhabitant. The patches normally are seen in areas with moisture such as the groin, armpit, and skin folds. The infection is found frequently among individuals […]
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Fixed Drug Eruption
General Information Fixed Drug Eruptions take place each time a particular drug is taken by an individual and a skin reaction occurs on the same place of the body. The rash is very pruritic or may burn at first, it will then erupt as a raised dusky red or purple-tinged patch of skin (plaque), some […]
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Folliculitis
General Information Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles, in more severe cases permanent hair loss and scarring has been noted. Symptoms and signs of superficial folliculitis include groups of small red bumps that develop around hair follicles; Pus-filled blisters that break open and crust over; Itchiness or tenderness. Deep folliculitis begins deeper in […]
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Folliculitis Decalvans
General Information Folliculitis Decalvans is a slowly spreading inflammation of the hair follicle, which leads to progressive scarring. It is distinguished by follicular plugging and multiple rounded or oval patches can be found on the scalp, each surrounded by crops of follicular pustules. There may be no other changes, but successive crops of pustules, each […]