Skin Disorders Guide

What is this condition?
Impetigo is a contagious, superficial skin infection marked by patches of tiny blisters that erupt, exposing the skin beneath. It can occur almost anywhere but usually appears in the area around the nose and mouth.
This disorder, which usually occurs in the late summer or early fall, spreads most easily among infants, young [...]

Diagnostic Hallmarks

Distribution: anterior lower legs
One or several palm-sized plaques
Lesional pain and tenderness

Clinical Presentation
Erythema nodosum is characterized by the presence of large ( 1- to 10-cm) nonscaling, red, painful lesions on the anterior surface of the lower legs. The smaller lesions appear as slope-shouldered nodules, whereas the larger lesions appear as flat-topped plaques. Because [...]

Topically applied cytotoxic agents can be effective in the treatment of some premalignant and malignant skin diseases. Actinic keratoses on the face and scalp respond rather well to topically applied fluorouracil (Efudex and Fluoroplex). Applications of fluorouracil in a 1 % to 5% concentration are carried out on a twice daily basis. After several days [...]

Diagnostic Hallmarks

Distribution: face, hands, feet, and shoulders
Rapid growth
Occurrence in children, teenagers, and pregnant women

Clinical Presentation
Pyogenic granulomas are smooth-surfaced, red papules 5 to 15 mm in diameter. Most. lesions are dome shaped, but some are pedunculated. They may occur anywhere on the body but are most commonly seen over the shoulders and face. Lesions are [...]