Amyloidosis, Primary Systemic: eMedicine Dermatology
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Amyloidosis, Primary Systemic: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Dermatology, Amyloidosis, Disease and Condition, Protein
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 1:51 am By:
Amyloidosis is the term for a group of diseases where organs accumulate various insoluble proteins. http://bit.ly/cpoxRA
Lichen Nitidus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lichen nitidus is a relatively rare, chronic skin eruption that is characterized clinically by asymptomatic, flat-topped, skin-colored micropapules. Lichen nitidus mainly affects children and young adults. Pathophysiology The skin is the primary organ system affected. Mucous ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:14 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Lichen nitidus is a relatively rare, chronic skin eruption that mainly affects children and young adults. http://bit.ly/8XoYmP
Lichen Striatus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lichen striatus is a rare, benign, self-limited linear dermatosis of unknown origin that predominantly affects children. Lichen striatus is clinically diagnosed on the basis of its appearance and characteristic developmental pattern following the lines of Blaschko. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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The skin is the primary organ system affected by lichen striatus, but the nails may be affected also. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aDBNdJ
Chronic Granulomatous Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a primary immunodeficiency that affects phagocytes of the innate immune system and leads to recurrent or persistent intracellular bacterial and fungal infections and to granuloma formation. Chronic granulomatous disease is a ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Chronic granulomatous disease is an inherited disorder in which certain immune system cells do not function properly. http://bit.ly/anIGGz
Dermatologic Manifestations of Hematologic Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Coagulation Disorders Antiphospholipid syndromeAntiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired, multisystemic disorder characterized by recurrent thromboses in the arterial system, venous system, or both. Antiphospholipid syndrome is classified into 2 groups: primary and secondary.Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome is often associated ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:11 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Diseases of the blood can result in skin changes. Learn the dermatologic manifestions of hematologic disease. http://bit.ly/9qdLp2
Generalized Essential Telangiectasia: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A telangiectasis refers to a visibly dilated blood vessel on the skin or mucosal surface. Telangiectases that develop in the absence of any preceding or coexisting cutaneous or systemic disease are considered to be primary or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 9:00 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
If it appears that blood vessel dilation is widespread, generalized essential telangiectasia may be to blame.Learn more.http://bit.ly/cBFlbR
Sjogren Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sjogren syndrome (SS) is a chronic systemic disorder characterized by polyglandular tissue destruction that causes keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and xerostomia. Patients with primary Sjogren syndrome have keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia, whereas those with secondary Sjogren syndrome ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Two common symptoms of Sjögren syndrome include dry eyes and mouth. Learn more about the symptoms and causes. http://bit.ly/9FPZKL
Syphilis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Treponema pallidum is the microaerophilic spirochete that causes syphilis, a chronic systemic venereal disease with multiple clinical presentations (often referred to as the great imitator). Syphilis is characterized by episodes of active disease (primary, secondary, tertiary ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 10:49 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Though rarely seen since the use of penicillin in the 1950s, death resulting from syphilis continues. http://bit.ly/b5VCvJ
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