Skin Lesion Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Skin Infection

For acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) trials, recent recommendations suggest a primary endpoint of reduction in skin lesion area. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 42-year-old fisherman was first presented with skin lesions while fishing for hake. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Moreover, infection due to wild-type strains produced dermonecrotic skin lesions, whereas there was little or no dermonecrosis in mice infected with Deltahla strains. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Actinic Keratosis

This patient illustrates the importance of careful observation and photo-documentation of suspicious skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] on mouse skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Neuhaus, Neoplastic Skin Lesions in the Elderly Patient, Textbook of Aging Skin, 10.1007/978-3-642-27814-3_55-2, (1-31), (2015). [doi.org]

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Hypercholesterolemia

A 13-year-old boy presented to a primary care clinic with skin lesions on his buttocks, elbow, and knees (Panels A, B, and C). [nejm.org]

lesions Examples of familial hypercholesterolemia in a Sentence First Known Use of familial hypercholesterolemia 1966, in the meaning defined above Learn More about familial [merriam-webster.com]

Physical examination may find xanthomas and xanthelasmas (skin lesions caused by cholesterol rich lipoprotein deposits), and cholesterol deposits in the eye called corneal [genome.gov]

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Malignant Neoplasm of the Skin

Abstract We describe two case reports to assess the efficacy of a new method suitable to close small-sized pressure ulcers and cancer-related skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Any changing skin lesion should be examined by a dermatologist. Visit an ASDS dermatologist. [asds.net]

A visit to an ASDS dermatologist should be scheduled if any abnormal skin lesions are noticed since changing moles or non-healing sores can be serious skin cancers. [asds.net]

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Familial Hypercholesterolemia Type 1

After two yr, liver transplantation normalized LDL-cholesterol levels and completely resolved the skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lesions Examples of familial hypercholesterolemia in a Sentence First Known Use of familial hypercholesterolemia 1966, in the meaning defined above Learn More about familial [merriam-webster.com]

Physical examination may find xanthomas and xanthelasmas (skin lesions caused by cholesterol rich lipoprotein deposits), and cholesterol deposits in the eye called corneal [genome.gov]

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Atopic Dermatitis

The results in this study indicated that puerarin ameliorates AD-like skin lesion and skin inflammation via regulation of various atopic and inflammatory mediators. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Moreover, JGJ improved AD-like skin lesions in DNCB-treated mice and inhibited degranulation of mast cell. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

RESULTS: We found that application of Jawoongo in an ointment form on AD-like skin lesions on DNCB-exposed BALB/c mice reduced skin thickness and ameliorated skin infiltration [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Malignant Melanoma in Childhood

On the other hand, pediatric patients may present with a wide variety of benign skin lesions, including, but not limited to, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, and Spitz nevi [symptoma.com]

Physicians should be aware of skin lesions and full-layer biopsy should be obtained in suspicious skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Facial skin lesions. Purplish areas of spiderlike veins may appear on your nose and upper lip. Diarrhea. [mayoclinic.org]

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Cutaneous Candidiasis

The diagnosis of congenital cutaneous candidiasis relies on its clinical course and positive culture result of the skin lesion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] deliveries must be aware of possible skin lesion differential diagnoses. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Neonates having this disease present with systemic skin lesions caused by intrauterine Candida infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Acanthosis Nigricans

[…] without regression of skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Interestingly, the skin lesions disappear following our therapy. We believe this may be attributed to the treatment of the malignancy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Possible mechanisms by which minocycline could have improved skin lesions of CRP and obesity-associated AN are discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Dermatitis

Skin lesions typically occur due to increases in progesterone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (2). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The inflammatory cytokines upregulated by IMQ in skin lesions were also inhibited by feeding GL. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mechanism of formation of skin lesions can vary from the application of pigment onto the skin to simulate disease or more destructive techniques like the injection of [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Sarcoidosis

Several patients with sarcoidosis-specific skin lesions in venous puncture sites have been reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Accordingly, a 6-month course of multidrug therapy led to a marked improvement in the skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here, we describe the case of a woman with clinical characteristics of borderline tuberculoid (BT) leprosy that manifested as 3 asymmetric skin lesions involving her hip and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Lyme Disease

skin lesions from New York. [doi.org]

However, there was no significant difference in the estimated growth rate of the skin lesion (which was based on the largest diameter [measured in cm] of the skin lesion divided [doi.org]

Missouri patients were less likely to be symptomatic, to have multiple skin lesions (the single patient from Missouri with multiple skin lesions appeared to have had 2 separate [doi.org]

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Skin Neoplasm

lesions, tumours and cancers Advertisement Skin cancer App to facilitate skin self-examination and early detection. [dermnetnz.org]

These consultations also include non-malignant skin lesions. [bmcfampract.biomedcentral.com]

A few skin lesions resemble malignancies. Lesions that are growing, spreading or pigmented, or those that occur on exposed areas of skin are of particular concern. [aafp.org]

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Fabry Disease

The characteristic skin lesions of Fabry disease are the earliest signs that may lead to diagnosis in childhood. [themedicalbiochemistrypage.org]

Fabry's disease \ -brēz- \ Medical Definition of Fabry disease : a disorder of lipid metabolism that is inherited as an X-linked recessive trait and is characterized by skin [merriam-webster.com]

lesions called angiokeratomata. [themedicalbiochemistrypage.org]

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa

RESULTS: The diet demonstrated immediate stabilization of their clinical symptoms, and the skin lesions regressed over the 12-month treatment period. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that sphingolipid metabolism is altered in HS lesional skin compared with normal skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In this report, one case of HS/AI achieved resolution of skin lesions, ulcer healing and disappearance of symptoms after nine treatments with 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Systemic Scleroderma

lesions on both hands. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, the frequency of T(reg) in skin lesions from patients with SSc or LS, determined as the percentage of CD4( ) cells expressing Foxp3 in the inflammatory infiltrate [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although morphoea (localized scleroderma) and systemic sclerosis are distinct disease entities, the skin lesions show identical histological characteristics and both diseases [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

We describe a highly unusual case of SLE occurring after prodromal idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and presenting with skin lesions more typical of malignant atrophic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She showed bullous skin lesions with arthralgia, mild proteinuria, resolved after steroid treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

SLE accompanied by PNGD might be associated with lupus nephritis and frequent relapses of skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Kasabach Merritt Syndrome

However, the platelet count remained low and the skin lesion enlarged gradually. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lesions How is Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome Diagnosed? [dovemed.com]

[…] time, but does not disappear completely Tufted angioma: They usually affect children before the age of 5 years It can be very painful It can appear as brown, purple, or red skin [dovemed.com]

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Psoriasis

Among these, psoriatic skin lesions have been described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The skin lesions improved markedly (Fig. 2). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Serum TARC level was measured in 70 psoriatic patients at Asahikawa Medical University, and a correlation of TARC and severity of skin lesions was analyzed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Intertrigo

If you have a specific question or concern about a skin lesion or disease, please consult a dermatologist. [aocd.org]

Skin lesion Intertrigo is an inflammatory rash of skinfolds caused by skin-on-skin friction. This usually occurs in opposing surfaces of a skin fold. [medicaljoyworks.com]

The distribution of the lesion is more or less symmetrical along the mid line of the skin fold. It commonly occurs in the groin, axillae, and infra-mammary folds. [medicaljoyworks.com]

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Pityriasis Circinata

lesion That is characterized By what is called Herald Patch: central area of Cafe o' lei color surrounded by a collarette surrounded by erythema) N.B. [edoctoronline.com]

[…] treatment, although the application of corticosteroids and antihistamines on the rashes can help control itching and redness The disorder has a very good prognosis; the skin [dovemed.com]

[…] becquer, alopecia circinata, The following are the result pages for the searched keyowrd: pityriasis circinata Herald Patch 26/06/2011 08:56:30 م Pityriasis Rosea It is a skin [edoctoronline.com]

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Dermatitis Vegetans

This disease is of unknown cause, it affects only the skin and has no pathological significance, causing merely organoleptic alteration of the carcass. [cresa.cat]

Usually the mouth lesions occur first, or at the same time as the skin is affected. [dermnetnz.org]

Skin lesions usually are apparent by the third week although some develop later. [vetmed.iastate.edu]

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Pitted Keratolysis

Coalescence of pits may result in larger, crateriform skin defects. Less profound lesions of distinct size may also be observed. [symptoma.com]

If you have a specific question or concern about a skin lesion or disease, please consult a dermatologist. [aocd.org]

Antifungal cream such as miconazole or clotrimazole With some combination of these treatments, the skin lesions and odor of pitted keratolysis usually disappear within 4 weeks [podiatry.org.mt]

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Viral Exanthem

Leukemia cutis is a specific skin lesion caused by infiltration of leukemic cells into the skin. It is uncommon in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The first skin lesions appeared on the trunk or in the large flexures of the limbs. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

It is also necessary to note that many virus capable to cause exanthematic rashes may also provoke systemic symptoms without any skin lesions. [therapeutique-dermatologique.org]

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin

Univariate analysis identified previous skin lesions (ulcers and scars) as risk factor for lymph node metastasis (p 0.047). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Poorly healing skin lesions in chronic discoid lupus should arouse suspicion of malignant change. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Any questionable skin lesion should be biopsied early, and completely excised if it is a tumor. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Vulvitis

Similarly, a skin biopsy may be needed If skin lesions are present on the vulva. [medicalnewstoday.com]

It is important to see a doctor if symptoms, such as vaginal discharges or skin lesions on the vulva, occur. [medicalnewstoday.com]

These may include a skin biopsy to rule out abnormal skin growth on the vulva, known as vulvar dystrophy, and vulvar dysplasia, which can be a precancerous condition. [medicalnewstoday.com]

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Erythema Nodosum

Skin lesions finally resolved despite continued BRAF inhibitor therapy in seven patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient completely recovered and had no evidence of skin lesion 1 month later. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

An algorithm for the management of such lesions is proposed. Erythema nodosum-like skin lesions histologically correspond to panniculitis and/or vasculitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Lentigo Maligna Melanoma

Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) enables the in vivo assessment of equivocal skin lesions at a cellular level. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Furthermore, our observations support the effectiveness of dermatoscopy in diagnosing ambiguous pigmented skin lesions in sun-exposed skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ALMM presents as a nonspecific skin lesion with no single indicative characteristic. A search of the literature confirmed our difficulty in making the diagnosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Behçet Disease

Behçet disease is a multisystemic chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, uveitis, and skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The new set of diagnostic criteria--which requires the presence of oral ulceration plus any two of genital ulceration, typical defined eye lesions, typical defined skin lesions [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lesions and other multisystem affections associated with vasculitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Muckle-Wells Syndrome

Herein we describe six cases of MWS showing, in addition to the classic features of MWS, unique skin lesions that to the best of our knowledge have not been described before [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In two brothers, standard cold contact and cold air provocation tests were performed, as were biopsies from normal and lesional skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] vs. normal skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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