http://www.skindisordersguide.org Information and Facts about skin disorders and a complete guide on skin related problems and disorders. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:39:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Squamous cell carcinomas may have a smooth or a rough surface. Clinical Presentation Sunlight-induced squamous cell carcinomas may arise through the transformation of actinic keratoses. As a result, it can be difficult clinically to determine whether the lesion in question is an advanced actinic keratosis or whether it has "turned the ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/lesions/clinical-description-of-squamous-cell-carcinoma-actinically-induced What do doctors call this condition? Decubitus ulcers What is this condition? Pressure sores are localized areas of damaged tissue that occur most often in the skin and tissue over bony prominences. These sores may be superficial, caused by local skin irritation, or deep, originating in underlying tissue. Deep lesions often go undetected ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/skin-disorder/pressure-sores Diagnostic Hallmarks Distribution: marked predilection for the lower legs Nonblanchable petechiae Slightly palpable petechiae Absence of ecchymoses Clinical Presentation The purpuric lesions of leukocytoclastic vasculitis consist entirely of petechiae; ecchymoses are not found. Moreover, since the petechiae form in association with the presence of a perivascular inflammatory infiltrate, the petechiae are usually at ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/eczematous-disease/leukocytoclastic-vasculitis-and-therapeutical-treatment Diagnostic Hallmarks Distribution: face and extremities (children); groin and genitalia (adults) Tendency for clustered formation Central umbilication Clinical Presentation Molluscum contagiosum occurs as skin-colored or white papules 2-10 mm in diameter. These papules are firm, smooth surfaced, and dome shaped. Occasionally, these lesions are translucent enough to erroneously suggest vesicle formation. A central umbilication is ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/skin-disorder/molluscum-contagiosum-are-you-aware-of-the-symptoms-and-treatment Patients with porphyria cutanea tarda generally present with bullae and erosions on the dorsal surface of the hands. There is no inflammation surrounding the lesions. Blisters on the hands, which are identical with these (but without the accompanying porphyria), occasionally occur in patients taking tetracycline, nalidixic acid, furosemide (Lasix), and ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/skin-disorder/miscellaneous-bullous-eruptions 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 ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/skin-disorder/impetigo-causes-symptoms-and-treatment 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 ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/skin-disorder/clinical-presentation-of-erythema-nodosum 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 ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/skin-disorder/cytotoxic-agents-for-the-treatment-of-skin-diseases 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 ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/skin-disorder/medical-view-of-pyogenic-granulomas Diagnostic Hallmarks Distribution: chest, back, and shoulders Sharp margination Confluence of central lesions; peripheral satellite macules Fine scale visible only with scraping Positive potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparations Clinical Presentation The word "versicolor" means various colors. On sun-exposed surfaces the lesions are usually white, but on covered areas they are often light brown or brown-red. The initial lesions ... http://www.skindisordersguide.org/skin-disorder/details-on-pityriasis-tinea-versicolor