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Skin signs of coma
Coma describes prolonged unconsciousness when the patient does not move or respond to a painful stimulus, light, or sound.
Hibernoma
Hibernoma, also known as fetal lipoma or lipoma of embryonic fat, is a rare subtype of benign lipomatous tumour derived...
Taxanes
Taxanes are a class of chemotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of some cancers [1].
Drug-induced hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis describes excessive sweating due to the overstimulation of the eccrine sweat glands by a neurotransmitter, acetylcholine [1].
Angiofibroma
A cutaneous angiofibroma is a benign vascular neoplasm composed of dermal fibrous tissue and blood vessels.
Vibratory urticaria
Vibratory urticaria is an uncommon form of chronic inducible urticaria in which urticarial weals follow a vibratory stimulus to the...
Acrodermatitis enteropathica-like conditions
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare genetic disorder of zinc metabolism characterised by the triad of dermatitis, diarrhoea, and alopecia [1].
Patient-oriented PASI score
Go to the PO-PASI tool.
Epidermoid cyst
An epidermoid cyst is a benign cyst derived from the infundibulum or upper portion of a hair follicle, encapsulated in...
Vibratory angioedema
Vibratory angioedema is a rare variant of chronic inducible urticaria.
Macroglossia
Macroglossia is an abnormal enlargement of the tongue [1].
Morphoea en coup de sabre
Morphoea en coup de sabre is a variant of linear morphoea (a localised form of scleroderma) that is restricted to...
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) generally consists of wearable items that are designed to shield users from environmental hazards.
CLOVES syndrome
CLOVES syndrome is a rare, progressive congenital disorder that involves multiple organs including the skin, the vascular system, and the...
Subungual haemorrhage
Subungual haemorrhage describes an area of the nail where blood is located between the nail matrix and nail plate.
COVID-19 and dermatology patients
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Dermatopathology topics
Eruptive xanthoma
Eruptive xanthoma presents as crops of pink papules which are often pruritic.
Juvenile xanthogranuloma
Juvenile xanthogranuloma usually presents in younger individuals as smooth pink or yellow nodules.
Verrucous haemangioma
Verrucous haemangioma presents as blue-red, vascular papules, plaques or nodules, which later become warty in appearance.
Myiasis
Myiasis is infestation by the larvae of fly species within the arthropod order Diptera (the adult flies are two-winged).
Systemic amyloidosis
Systemic amyloidosis caused by the buildup of amyloid in various organs.
Lichenoid drug eruption
Lichenoid drug reactions are induced by a medication or another exogenous source which can mimic other lichenoid dermatoses clinically and...
Sclerosing lipogranuloma
Sclerosing lipogranuloma usually presents as a painless or slightly tender, indurated mass on the penis, scrotum, spermatic cord and perineum.
Glomeruloid haemangioma
Glomeruloid haemangioma is a rare benign cutaneous vascular proliferation that typically arises in patients with a history of POEMS syndrome.
Splenosis
Splenosis may present in the skin following splenic trauma and subsequent spread of benign splenic tissue into surrounding structures.
Epithelioid haemangioma
Epithelioid hemangioma is a benign vascular lesion of the skin or deeper structures (bone).
Cutaneous larva migrans
Cutaneous larva migrans is a parasitic skin infection caused by helminth larvae that usually infest cats, dogs and other animals.
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumour arises from mesothelial lining of pleura, peritoneum, pericardium and tunica vaginalis — pleural mesothelioma is...
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is caused by primary infection with the varicella-zoster virus, of the Herpesviridae family.
Synovial sarcoma
Synovial sarcoma is usually an aggressive deep seated mass presenting around large joints (80% in knee and ankle) in young...
Clear cell fibrous papule
Clear cell fibrous papule is a rare variant of fibrous papule that has a clinical presentation identical to conventional fibrous...
Childhood infections
Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection causing fever and a rash. Early symptoms are like the common cold, with...
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an acute fever and blistered rash, mainly in children.
Fifth disease
Erythema infectiosum is a common childhood infection causing a slapped cheek appearance and a rash.
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a viral rash which lasts about 6–12 weeks. It is characterised by a herald patch followed by...
Impetigo
Impetigo is a common acute superficial bacterial skin infection (pyoderma).
Boil
A boil (also called a furuncle) is a deep form of bacterial folliculitis (infection of a hair follicle).
Hand foot and mouth disease
Hand foot and mouth disease (HFM) is a common mild and short-lasting viral infection most often affecting young children.
Papular acrodermatitis
Papular acrodermatitis of childhood is a characteristic response of the skin to viral infection in which there is a papular...
Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection of childhood that causes localised clusters of epidermal papules called mollusca.
VIral warts
A viral wart is a very common growth of the skin caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV).
Head lice
Head lice are small, wingless insects that infest the human scalp.
Scabies
Scabies is a very itchy rash caused by a parasitic mite that burrows in the skin surface.
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