Monthly Archives: January 2008

Lupus Erythematosus – Patches Dominate Disease

Diagnostic Hallmarks Distribution- face, neck and sun-exposed areas of the upper trunk and arms Sunlight sensitivity Clinical Presentation Lupus erythematosus (LE) is a disease that has a very broad spectrum of clinical symptoms and signs. The spectrum is continuous, but … Continue reading

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Excoriated Eczematous Diseases

Almost any skin disease can become secondarily eczematized. Three factors determine the circumstances under which this is likely to happen. First, those patients who are genetically atopic (20% of the population) are particularly likely to initiate the itch-scratch cycle in … Continue reading

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