Melanocytic Nevi, Including Atypical Nevi (Dysplastic Nevi, Nevus …
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? An overview of nevi Melanocytic nevi (typically shortened to “nevi”) are benign neoplasms of melanocytes found within
Intertrigo (Intertrigo Candidiasis) - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Intertrigo may present as an erythematous mirror image patch along a skin fold. Inframammary (Figure 1), intergluteal, genitocrural, axillary, and/or interdigital skin folds can be involved in isolation or in combination with other body sites. There may be maceration or erosion, which would raise the suspicion for an infectious component.
Green Nail Syndrome (GNS, Pseudomonas nail infection, …
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Medical Modality: Surgical modality: Physical modality: Acetic acid soaks: Nail removal surgery may be required for onychodystrophy. Trim nail back: Topical aminoglycosides (neomycin, gentamicin, polymyxin-B)
Keratolysis exfoliativa (Lamellar dyshidrosis, Recurrent focal palmar ...
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Optimal Therapeutic Approach for this Disease. Any exacerbating factors should be controlled. This should include protecting the hands from any physical or chemical irritants and encouraging the patient to wear gloves when possible.
Beau's Lines - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Beau’s lines can be a clue to a systemic illness or drug reaction. If a systemic illness, medication, or other causative factor is identified, this underlying issue should be treated. The Beau’s lines themselves represent a transient modification in the nail plate morphology and should grow out with continued production of nail plate.
Angular Cheilitis (Perleche, Angular Stomatitis, Cheilosis)
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Angular cheilitis, also known as perlèche, is diagnosed clinically by the presence of inflammation, maceration and fissuring of the oral commissures. Affected patients may complain of a burning sensation or tenderness at the corners of the mouth. The discomfort associated with this eruption may limit range of …
Arthropod Bite reaction (Bug Bite, Insect Bite, Insect Sting)
WEBMar 13, 2019 · The differential diagnosis of arthropod bite reaction includes allergies to foods, fragrances, medications, plant substances, animal dander, and other chemicals. A thorough history is necessary to differentiate these causes. Papular urticaria can also be caused by dermatitis herpetiformis, id reactions, and folliculitis.
Eyelid Dermatitis (xeroderma of the eyelids, eczema of the eyelids ...
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Optimal Therapeutic Approach for this Disease. CONTACT DERMATITIS. When contact dermatitis is suspected, undergoing patch testing with a screening tray as well as patient’s personal products is often crucial to …
Demodicidosis (Other acariasis, including chiggers and Demodex ...
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Demodex mites are the most common human ectoparasite. They are normally found in the pilosebaceous glands, and their role in causing human disease is controversial.
Keratin Granuloma (inflamed or ruptured cyst, inflamed or …
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? What you should be alert for in the history. Patients typically will have a prior history of an noninflamed cyst that had appeared as a firm mobile intradermal or subcutaneous nodule.