Melanocytic Nevi, Including Atypical Nevi (Dysplastic Nevi, Nevus …
Mar 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
Mar 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.
Underlying Etiologies of Cutaneous Flushing - Dermatology Advisor
Dec 14, 2017 · As a dermatologic phenomenon, cutaneous flushing is a common complaint, signifying a broad range of etiologies. Flushing is defined as a local sensation of warmth in the face, head, neck, upper chest, and limbs, accompanied by erythema, both caused by increased cutaneous blood flow to the region. Episodic flushing is generally a transient event ...
Green Nail Syndrome (GNS, Pseudomonas nail infection, …
Mar 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)
Hot tub folliculitis (Pseudomonas Folliculitis, Hot tub rash ...
Mar 13, 2019 · Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Characteristic findings on physical examination. Patients will typically present with follicular-based papules and pustules of the trunk and lower extremities (Figure 1).
Crusted (exaggerated, Norwegian) scabies - Dermatology Advisor
Mar 13, 2019 · Crusted scabies (also called Norwegian scabies) is a highly contagious variant of scabies in which there are thousands or even millions of mites, associated with psoriasiform scaling patches. The patient may complain of severe itching just as is seen in classical scabies, but more commonly, there is minimal to no pruritus.
Hidrocystoma (Apocrine and Eccrine Hidrocystoma
Mar 13, 2019 · Hidrocystomas can be of eccrine or apocrine origin. On physical examination, hidrocystomas (eccrine or apocrine) appear as solitary or rarely multiple dome-shaped, smooth-surfaced papules or nodules (up to 1.5cm) on the face, neck and, rarely, the trunk. Interestingly, hidrocystomas rarely present in areas that are rich in apocrine glands.
Epidermal (infundibular) cysts - Dermatology Advisor
Mar 13, 2019 · Epidermal inclusion cysts (EIC) are benign neoplasms of the skin that are also known by the following synonyms: epidermal cyst, infundibular cyst, keratinous cyst, epidermoid cyst and sebaceous cyst. They can occur anywhere on the cutaneous surface, with the face, chest, and back being the most common locations.
Sebaceous Adenoma - Dermatology Advisor
Mar 13, 2019 · Sebaceous adenoma is a rare, benign tumor of sebaceous glands. Approximately 70% of lesions develop on the head and face, with the nose and cheek most commonly affected; 30% of lesions occur on the neck, trunk and extremities. Sebaceous ademomas may rarely develop in salivary glands (parotid and submanidular glands) and on the oral mucosa.
Keratin Granuloma (inflamed or ruptured cyst, inflamed or …
Mar 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.