Presentation
Abstract A case report of nonpitting induration of the skin, scleredema adultorum of Buschke, is presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Many patients present with café au lait spots, which, in most individuals, are present at birth. [emedicine.medscape.com]
The section on "Tips that Make Nail Surgery Easy" presents practical and simple methods to Obtain a good anesthesia, Perform a punch biopsy; Treat an ingrown toenail, and Best way to remove a subungual tumor; each is accompanied by a technique video. [elsevier.com]
Patients who seek our services often have rare skin disorders or unusual presentations of common skin diseases and are referred to us from regional physicians. [dermatology.keckmedicine.org]
There is no cure at present for alopecia; treatment is currently aimed at helping hair regrowth, but it cannot stop the spread of hair loss. [ds-health.com]
Skin
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Eczema
Common Skin Diseases in Children Ringworms, psoriasis, eczema, chicken pox, measles, cold sore, rosacea, seborrheic eczema, vitiligo, hives, carbuncle, warts, hemangioma of skin, impetigo, heat rash, dermatitis, roseola, hand-foot mouth disease (coxsacie [medindia.net]
Many different corticosteroid preparations are available to treat eczema, allergic reactions to substances like poison ivy, or… Read More In drug: Dermatologic drugs Few drugs are absorbed rapidly through intact skin. [britannica.com]
Read more Eczema Atopic eczema is a very common skin condition due to skin inflammation. It may start at any age but the onset is often in childhood. [britishskinfoundation.org.uk]
These diseases can include skin cancer, eczema, acne, psoriasis, nail infections and other skin conditions. At Gardner Dermatology, we understand... Living with a chronic skin condition can feel overwhelming, unfair, and lonely. [gardnerdermatology.com]
NMEC has three divisions: Eczema Clinical Care: Northwestern Medicine Multidisciplinary Eczema Center is comprised of multiple specialty clinics for eczema care. [nm.org]
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Alopecia
A gene implicated in the cause of alopecia areata has been found on the 21st chromosome; see the abstract for August 2000. Alopecia is highly unpredictable. [ds-health.com]
Read more Alopecia Areata Alopecia is a general term for hair loss. Alopecia areata is a common cause of non-scarring hair loss that can occur at any age. [britishskinfoundation.org.uk]
Finasteride decreases scalp and serum DHT concentrations, thus inhibiting a key factor in the etiology of androgenic alopecia. [Note: Finasteride is used in higher doses for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.] [brilliantnurse.com]
alopecia Nutritional deficiency alopecia For more information on our services or to schedule an appointment, please call 916-734-6111 or 800-770-9282. [ucdmc.ucdavis.edu]
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Blister
It is a group of diseases causing painful blisters to form on the skin. These blisters can cause problems if they become infected. [niams.nih.gov]
Initially they show up as blisters or fluid filled pockets under the surface of the... How to get rid of whiteheads When whiteheads appear on your face, neck or any other body part, the only thing that you want to know is how to get... [doctortipster.com]
Read more Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) simplex is a rare inherited disorder in which the skin is fragile and blisters at sites of rubbing. [britishskinfoundation.org.uk]
Vesicles are small, clear, fluid-filled blisters 10 mm in diameter. Vesicles are characteristic of herpes infections, acute allergic contact dermatitis, and some autoimmune blistering disorders (eg, dermatitis herpetiformis ). [msdmanuals.com]
Conditions We Treat Allergies of the skin Atopic dermatitis Basal cell cancer Blistering skin diseases Cancers of the skin Cold sores Connective tissue disease Cysts Dermatomyositis Inflammatory diseases of the skin Immune system disorders Infections [dermatology.keckmedicine.org]
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Delayed Wound Healing
Although it may be a benign, self-limited disease, its complications may require drainage of abscesses or soft-tissue coverage, which may result in delayed wound healing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Subcutaneous Nodule
Cutaneous plasmacytoma of the skin manifests as nontender, smooth, cutaneous or subcutaneous nodules 1-5 cm in diameter. The lesions are flesh- or plum-colored and can become crusted or ulcerated. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Psychiatrical
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Social Isolation
Picking is chronic and debilitating and may lead to impaired personal and occupational functioning and social isolation. A common pattern of picking is noted in these patients. [clinicaladvisor.com]
Workup
Microbiology
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Pseudomonas
Green fingernails suggest Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Violet skin may result from cutaneous hemorrhage or vasculitis. Vascular lesions or tumors, such as Kaposi sarcoma and hemangiomas, can appear purple. [msdmanuals.com]
Neomycin [nee-oh-MY-sin] in combination with other agents and also gentamicin can be used to treat skin infections caused by gram-negative organisms such as Pseudomonas, E. coli, and Klebsiella sp. [brilliantnurse.com]
Secondary infections, mostly with Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus species, and Bacteroides species are most common. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
"The treatment gave me the confidence to go out! We both loved to dance, and when I told him later that I was receiving treatment for hyperhidrosis, he just held my hands tighter and said it didn't make a difference to him." [news-medical.net]
Permethrin is preferred over lindane for the treatment of lice and scabies, since lindane can cause neurotoxicity. [Note: Oral ivermectin (see Chapter 44) is an alternative treatment for lice and scabies]. [brilliantnurse.com]
[…] to a dermatologist to discuss other treatment options or recommendations, when warranted. [pharmacytimes.com]
These do not require treatment, but they can be removed by lasers, shaving or scooping out with a curette. [ds-health.com]
In the article "Tips to Treat 5 Most Common Nail Disorders" readers will find treatment options for brittle nails, onycholysis, paronychia, psoriasis, and onychomycosis, with a practical treatment algorithm. [elsevier.com]
Prognosis
The prognosis for leukemia cutis is related directly to the prognosis for the systemic disease. Therapy is usually directed at the underlying leukemia. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Outcome and prognosis in anorexia nervosa and bulimia: some results of previous investigations, compared with those of a Swedish long-term study. J Psychiatr Res. 1985; 19 (2–3): 493–508 PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar 21. [link.springer.com]
Patients with CREST syndrome have a better prognosis. Differential diagnosis includes diabetic sclerodema, scleromyxedema, and chronic graft-versus-host disease. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]
Despite sharing the name squamous cell carcinoma, the SCCs of different body sites can show differences in their presenting symptoms, natural history, prognosis, and response to treatment. SCC typically occurs in people older than 50 years. [omicsonline.org]
Etiology
the branch conducts both clinical and basic research studying the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of inflammatory and malignant diseases involving the skin and the host's response to these diseases. Laboratory of Skin Biology Led by Dr. [niams.nih.gov]
Finasteride decreases scalp and serum DHT concentrations, thus inhibiting a key factor in the etiology of androgenic alopecia. [Note: Finasteride is used in higher doses for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.] [brilliantnurse.com]
Harper, a dermatologist from the Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham, gives an overview of acne etiologies and treatments for primary care providers. Dr. [consultant360.com]
Etiology Pathophysiology Recognized psychosocial stress precedes picking in 30-90% of patients. Stress as a trigger is common in those who have anxiety, depression, impulse-control issues or one of the personality disorders. [clinicaladvisor.com]
Warfarin also has been implicated in the etiology of calciphylaxis in patients with end-stage renal disease. It is a poorly understood disorder associated with high morbidity and mortality (60-80%). [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology of childhood vitiligo: A study of 625 patients from 2003;20:207-10. [pediatricsciences.com]
Epidemiology of the eating disorders. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 1996; 19: 681–700 PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar 5. Becker AE, Grinspoon SK, Klibanski A, et al. Eating disorders. N Engl J Med. 1999; 340: 1092–8 PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar 6. [link.springer.com]
Eczema Research: Northwestern Medicine has a very active research program, aimed at clinical, epidemiological, translational and basic science eczema research. Learn more about our research. Downtown (AMC) Northern Suburbs Greater DeKalb County [nm.org]
(Epidemiology and Biostatistics) Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Intern (Internal Medicine) University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Resident (Dermatology) Vikash Oza, MD Associate Program Director, Dermatology Residency Training Program Director [med.nyu.edu]
Pathophysiology
Soter, MD Medical Director, Skin and Cancer Unit, NYU Langone Medical Center Professor of Dermatology Mast cell biology Inflammatory mediators in dermatologic disorders Pathophysiology of urticaria, photosensitivity disorders, cutaneous necrotizing vasculitis [med.nyu.edu]
Etiology Pathophysiology Recognized psychosocial stress precedes picking in 30-90% of patients. Stress as a trigger is common in those who have anxiety, depression, impulse-control issues or one of the personality disorders. [clinicaladvisor.com]
The pathophysiology of this phenomenon is not completely understood. Differential diagnosis includes psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, allergic or irritant contact dermatitis, and dermatophyte (tinea) infections. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]
Prevention
To prevent scarring, never squeeze, pinch, or pick acne lesions. To prevent irritation of acne, avoid scrubbing when cleaning the skin. [pharmacytimes.com]
Each chapter features five sections: pre-operative care, step by step surgical technique, post operative care and follow up, complications, and prevention and management of complications. [books.google.com]
They form an occlusive film over the skin, preventing evaporation, thus restoring elasticity of cracked and dry skin. [doctoralerts.com]
Diabetes Publish Date April 8, 2019 Inferior Facial Coverage Observed With SPF Moisturizer Publish Date April 4, 2019 FDA Panel: Too Early to Ban Breast Implant Linked With Cancer Publish Date March 27, 2019 Topical Immunotx for Actinic Keratosis May Prevent [empr.com]
As noted above, it is commonly combined with neomycin and bacitracin (“triple antibiotic”) in topical products used for the prevention of skin infections after minor skin trauma. [brilliantnurse.com]