Condyloma acuminatum (Genital warts) - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Condyloma acuminatum, commonly called anogenital warts, are typically diagnosed clinically, using visual examination, sometimes aided by a magnifying glass. Patients or clinicians may notice lesions, which may be on anogenital skin or mucous membranes. Lesions typically are papules, 2 to 5 mm in diameter, although smaller or …
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.
Benzyl Benzoate Superior to Permethrin in Treating Scabies
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Among patients with scabies infestation, treatment with benzyl benzoate may be more efficacious than the current standard treatment of choice — topical 5% permethrin — according to study findings published in the British Journal of Dermatology.. Scabies infestation, prevalent in developing regions, has increased recently in high-income …
Red Scrotal Syndrome: A Reddish Rash on the Scrotum
WEBSep 11, 2023 · Red Scrotal Syndrome. Red scrotal syndrome was first reported in 1997 by Fisher, 1 who described cases characterized by persistent erythema of the scrotum accompanied by itching, burning, and hyperalgesia. The redness is well-demarcated, and there is no scale or lichenification. The majority of patients with the condition are aged …
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
Adiposis Dolorosa (Dercum’s disease) - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Adiposis dolorosa, also known as Dercum’s disease, is characterized by painful lipomas that usually appear on the trunk and upper and lower proximal extremities. It is a rare disease more common in obese postmenopausal women. Chronic pain is the cardinal symptom and is characterized as aching burning and stabbing.
Actinic purpura - Dermatology Advisor
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Actinic purpura, also known as Bateman’s or senile purpura, is due to the rupture of delicate blood vessel walls, leading to an erythematous purpura most often seen on the dorsum of the hands in elderly populations . Actinic purpura can also be seen on the upper extremities (Figure 1). Physical examination will reveal thin fragile skin, which ...
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.
Underlying Etiologies of Cutaneous Flushing - Dermatology Advisor
WEBDec 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 …
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)