Skin Patch Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Dermatitis

[…] and crusting Neurodermatitis Itching, leathery or scaly patch of skin in a single limited area A raised rough patch that is darker than the rest of the skin Seborrheic Dermatitis [medindia.net]

In a skin patch test, your doctor will put small amounts of different substances on your skin. [healthline.com]

Dry, red patches resembling a burn Stasis or Gravitational Dermatitis Thickened, reddish skin patches on the shins and ankles Itching Swelling Open sores with oozing fluid [medindia.net]

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Contact Dermatitis

Third visit: At your third visit, the dermatologist will look at the skin patch sites and record the reactions. Then we’ll discuss your skin patch test results. [parknicollet.com]

A skin patch test was performed with the same medication; however, it was negative. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

METHODS: A retrospective study was undertaken of the records of a total of 1179 patients who had undergone contact skin patch tests for MCI/MI from January 2005 to December [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that is marked by red and sometimes scaly patches of skin. [healthline.com]

Psoriasis causes patches of thick red skin and silvery scales. [cdc.gov]

Home References Psoriasis causes thick patches of inflamed skin that can be itchy and uncomfortable. [livescience.com]

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Acanthosis Nigricans

Women with PCOS (or PCOD) often experience skin overgrowths including patches of dark, brown, velvety skin. [pcos.com]

That’s right — all three of these seemingly unrelated health care topics can cause acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition characterized by dark, thickened, velvety patches [theprettypimple.com]

Acanthosis nigricans skin patches occur when epidermal skin cells begin to reproduce rapidly. [healthline.com]

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Ichthyosis Vulgaris

This causes dry, dead skin cells to accumulate in patches on the surface of the skin. [healthline.com]

This condition can also cause rough patches of skin. [healthline.com]

The patches of dry skin typically appear on the elbows and lower legs. It most often affects the shins in thick, dark segments. [healthline.com]

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Pityriasis Circinata

A Christmas tree rash causes a distinct raised, scaly skin patch. This skin rash differs from other types of rashes because it appears in stages. [healthline.com]

pityriasis rosea (pitərī əsis rō zēə), n a noncontagious skin disease with reddish, scaly patches and moderate fever. pityriasis a group of skin diseases in humans characterized [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The symptoms of pityriasis rosea include: a mother patch, which is a large, scaly patch of skin that appears violet or dark gray on dark skin and pink on fair skin multiple [medicalnewstoday.com]

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Vitiligo

In dark-skinned people the vitiligo patches are obvious since they contrast with normal skin. [drugs.com]

In areas affected by vitiligo, you will see noticeable lightening in patches of your skin as pigmentation decreases. [brandondermatology.com]

The goals of treatment are to minimize the contrast in color between your normal skin and skin patches that have lost pigment. [drugs.com]

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Malignant Neoplasm of the Skin

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) : The most common variety of skin cancer, BCC often appears as flesh-colored, pearl-like bumps, though it can also include pinkish skin patches. [livescience.com]

The first sign of non-melanoma skin cancer is usually the appearance of a lump or discoloured patch on the skin, which is the tumour. [express.co.uk]

Actinic Keratoses (AK) These dry, scaly patches or spots are precancerous growths. People who get AKs usually have fair skin. [aad.org]

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Hypogonadism

patch (in males) Testosterone gels (in males) Estrogen and progesterone pills or skin patches (in females) GnRH injections HCG injections The right hormone treatment will [medlineplus.gov]

Testosterone is typically administered to men suffering from primary hypogonadism in the form of: Skin gels Skin patches Orally taken medication Specially formulated lozenges [availclinical.com]

patch (in males) Testosterone gels (in males) Estrogen and progesterone pills or skin patches (in females) GnRH injections HCG injections Outlook (Prognosis) The right hormone [pennmedicine.org]

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin

Symptoms Squamous cell skin carcinoma usually appears as a tiny, painless bump or patch. The skin around it can be red and swollen. [drugs.com]

Symptoms of non-melanoma cancer The first sign of non-melanoma skin cancer is usually the appearance of a lump or discoloured patch on the skin that continues to persist after [nhs.uk]

Like Bowen's disease, actinic keratosis is not classed as non-melanoma skin cancer, but there's a small risk that the patches could develop into squamous cell carcinoma if [nhs.uk]

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Menopause

HRT is available in many forms including tablet, creams or gel, a skin patch or an implant. HRT cannot be continued lifelong. [news-medical.net]

Estrogen is prescribed as pills, skin patches, and vaginal creams. [urmc.rochester.edu]

However, estrogen can also be given by using skin patches and vaginal creams. [urmc.rochester.edu]

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Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

Early disease presents as limited skin patches or plaques and exhibits an indolent behavior. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Initial signs of MF include skin patches, plaques or tumor nodules. SS is a type of CTCL that affects both the skin and the blood. [vidacpharma.com]

Many of these patients will have mild involvement in the skin (“patches” or “thin plaques”) with an excellent outcome and low likelihood of the skin condition worsening or [jamanetwork.com]

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Actinic Keratosis

patches. [healthline.com]

It is characterized by the presence of thick, scaly patches of skin. [icd9data.com]

The area surrounding the patch can often become thickened and, in some cases, the patch may protrude from the skin in a horn or spike shape. [news-medical.net]

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Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

Signs And Characteristics Of PUPPs • Red bumpy skin with large patches of itchy hives. • Severe itching (pruritus) typically lasts about a week although the rash may remain [womens-health-advice.com]

Itchy, bumpy hives and plaques develop usually on the abdominal area Symptoms - Pruritic urticarial papules plaques of pregnancy * Itching * Bumpy hives * Skin plaques Causes [checkorphan.org]

In lighter-skinned people, the rashes may appear to be surrounded by a thin, white halo. [medicalnewstoday.com]

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Syphilis

Skin rash, patches around the vagina, penis, and mouth, general ill feeling, loss of appetite, joint and muscle pain, changes in the vision and hair loss are some of the other [symptoma.com]

Raised gray or whitish patches of skin, known as condyloma lata, may also develop, particularly in warm and moist areas of the body such as the armpits, mouth, or groin. [medicinenet.com]

The first presentation of syphilis is a small and painless sore or ulcer, which is known as chancre on the skin, rectum, and genitals. [symptoma.com]

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Sarcoidosis

Laser surgery has been used in treating disfiguring skin plaques and lupus pernio. [dermnetnz.org]

plaques: purple-red or brown, thickened, circular skin lesions maculopapular eruptions subcutaneous nodules (Darier-Roussy disease) infiltration (thickening) of old scars [dermnetnz.org]

Eyes (25%): granulomatous uveitis; blurred vision (ocular sarcoidosis) Skin (25%) Lupus pernio: pathognomonic, extensive, purple skin lesions (violaceous skin plaques) on [amboss.com]

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Palmoplantar Pustulosis

[…] disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. [pizog.cba.pl]

Psoriasis Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. [icdlist.com]

These skin patches are typically red, itchy, and scaly. [pizog.cba.pl]

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Bowen's Disease

patch, most commonly found on the lower leg. [molescreenaustralia.com.au]

or if necessary surgery to remove the skin patch and it's deeper layers. [netdoctor.co.uk]

Radionuclide therapy of skin cancers and Bowen’s disease using a specially designed skin patch. J Nucl Med. 1997;38(5):697–702. [link.springer.com]

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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

For maximum convenience, L-DOPA would be delivered via a device such as a skin patch. [nature.com]

Angiogenesis in TSC Patients with TSC may present with skin lesions such as forehead fibrous plaques, facial angiofibromas, ungual fibromas and Shagreen patches, in addition [doi.org]

Once again, however, L-DOPA's physiochemical properties let it down: it does not pass easily through the skin. As yet, no patch is on the market. [nature.com]

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Nummular Dermatitis

Groups of tiny, weepy blisters form eventually spreading into round, red skin patches. [northstardermatology.com]

The skin patches are usually very itchy. The itching is often worse at night and can affect your sleep. Some people complain that the skin patches burn or sting. [patient.info]

Skin irritation and patches will increase if the skin is exposed to sunlight and hot climatic condition. [diseasespictures.com]

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

ANSWER You may have lupus if you have at least four of these symptoms: Butterfly-shaped rash Raised red patches on your skin You're sensitive to light Ulcers in your mouth [webmd.com]

These are the following: Rash on the bridge of the nose and cheeks, often called a butterfly rash Raised red patches on the skin, called a discoid rash Sensitivity to sunlight [mollysfund.org]

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Intertrigo

Impacted skin patches are frequently found to be extremely raw. The skin flecks may itch, crack, ooze and even bleed. [primehealthchannel.com]

These skin patches are often moist and shiny. [medicalnewstoday.com]

The disease leads to the development of red, scaly skin patches that may ooze or itch. [primehealthchannel.com]

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Vulvitis

This is consistent with one study which did skin patch allergen testing on the vulva and found almost 50% of women allergic to common chemicals in soaps and creams. [wdxcyber.com]

[…] of the vulva and whitish skin patches there. [netdoctor.co.uk]

They include redness and swelling, itching or burning, blisters, sore scaly thickened skin, white patches (if chronic) and more. What are vulvitis care options? [nicklauschildrens.org]

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Pityriasis Alba

Pityriasis alba’s patches of white skin appear most frequently on the cheeks. [healthblurbs.com]

The spots typically start as pink or red patches that gradually fade into abnormally light patches of skin. [verywellhealth.com]

This condition is characterized by patches of lighter skin mainly on the face, although the neck, upper chest, and arms are sometimes involved. [verywell.com]

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Lichen Planus

Dark skin patches may replace skin bumps that fade. These patches usually fade away after many months. [uclahealth.org]

When lichen planus develops on the skin, a person can have the following: Thick patches of rough, scaly skin. [aad.org]

Thick scaly patches may appear on your shins and ankles. Sometimes, bumps on your skin may appear in an area where your skin has been scratched or burned. [uclahealth.org]

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Mycosis Fungoides

Patients can also present with skin patches, plaques, tumors and ulceration at the same time. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Patients should be educated to observe the skin patches for any progression or new onset of lymphadenopathy. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Typical physical findings include chronic, pruritic and scaly skin patches mainly on non-sun exposed areas such as buttock and breast. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

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Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Red, scaly or crusty lesions and patches develop on the skin. Hair loss. Raynaud's phenomenon. Sun sensitivity. Joint pain. Itching and swelling on the skin. [epainassist.com]

It is characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of edema, erythema, scaliness, follicular plugging, and skin atrophy. [sideeffects.embl.de]

A chronic form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus that is characterized by the presence of discoid skin plaques showing varying degrees of swelling, redness, scaliness, and [patientslikeme.com]

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Amyloidosis

purple patches around the eyes, an irregular heartbeat or numbness/tingling or pain in the hands, feet or wrists. [houstonmethodist.org]

Macular amyloidosis - mild to severely itchy, flat, dusky-brown or greyish colored spots that may come together to form patches of darkened skin. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Some symptoms include: Fatigue and weakness Irregular heartbeat Enlarged heart Enlarged tongue Swelling, tingling or numbness in the limbs Weight loss Digestive issues Skin [bswhealth.com]

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Erythema Elevatum Diutinum

Overview Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare type of chronic cutaneous vasculitis characterized by red, purple, brown or yellow papules, plaques (thick, red patches of skin [rarediseases.org]

[…] of skin), or nodules.These lesions are located mainly on the knees, elbows, hands, feet, face, genitals and buttocks. [resourcerepository.org]

Get Update Overview Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare type of chronic cutaneous vasculitis characterized by red, purple, brown or yellow papules, plaques (thick, red patches [resourcerepository.org]

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Rosacea

Other symptoms you may get are: Stinging and burning of your skin Patches of rough, dry skin A swollen, bulb-shaped nose Larger pores Broken blood vessels on your eyelids [webmd.com]

Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, causing red patches of skin covered with silvery scales. [galdermausa.com]

Many patients will experience skin symptoms such as red patches or plaques, dry skin and itching for long periods and without serious complications. [galdermausa.com]

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