Monthly Archives: December 2007
Basal Cell Carcinoma – Diseases and Conditions
Diagnostic Hallmarks Distribution – sun-exposed portions of the face and ears Occurrence against a background of sun-damaged skin Rolled border, translucent appearance Clinical Presentation Basal cell carcinomas appear as smooth-smfaced, skin-colored, somewhat translucent (“pearly”) papules. Lesions 4-6 mm in size … Continue reading
Genital Warts (Condylomata Acuminata) and Flat Warts
Diagnostic Hallmarks Distribution: face and legs (flat warts); genitalia and perirectal area (genital warts) Tendency for clustering or confluent growth when more than one is present Clinical Presentation Genital warts (condylomata acuminata, venereal warts) and flat warts lack visible or … Continue reading
Lenses : Goods Solution of Glasses
If you find that your glasses bother you, itch or in other ways irritate your skin, and you want to get rid of them, while still preserving the great vision they give you, there’s a good solution: lenses. Contact lenses … Continue reading
Atopic Dermatitis (Neurodermatitis and Infantile Eczema)
Diagnostic Hallmarks Distribution: cheeks, arms, legs, and groin (infants), feet and antecubital and popliteal fossae (children, adolescents), hands, feet, ankles and groin (adults) Presence of the itch-scratch cycle Minor Criteria – atopy, xerosis, keratosis pilaris, pityriasis alba, and two prominent … Continue reading
Candidiasis (Moniliasis) of Intertriginous Skin
Diagnostic Hallmarks Distribution: groin and other intertriginous areas Satellite papules and pustules KOH preparation and fungal culture Clinical Presentation Candidiasis of intertriginous skin occurs as poorly marginated, bright red plaques with satellite papules and pustules scattered around the periphery of … Continue reading