Benign Lymphangioendothelioma: eMedicine Dermatology

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Benign Lymphangioendothelioma: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Benign lymphangioendothelioma (BLAE) is an uncommon vascular tumor that is of importance primarily because it can be confused histologically with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) or angiosarcoma.1, 2 Jones et al first described the tumor as acquired ...

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Tags: Dermatology, Cancer, Kaposi's Sarcoma

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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 7:18 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen

Benign lymphangioendothelioma is an uncommon tumor that is sometimes confused with Kaposi sarcoma. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b7Lejl

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Infantile Hemangioma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Infantile hemangiomas are benign vascular neoplasms that have a characteristic clinical course marked by early proliferation and followed by spontaneous involution. During the proliferative phase in the neonatal period or early infancy, a rapidly dividing endothelial ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Granuloma, Annulare and Pyogenic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign self-limited dermatosis characterized by a raised annular configuration. Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is misnamed, being neither pyogenic nor granuloma. It is a benign, acquired, vascular tumor of the skin and mucous ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 3:53 am By:

Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Annulare and pyogenic granuloma are two types of skin conditions which may send sufferers to the emergency deptartment. http://bit.ly/9mkcDC

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Warts, Nongenital: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Warts are benign proliferations of skin and mucosa caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Currently, more than 100 types of HPV have been identified. Certain HPV types tend to occur at particular anatomic sites; however, warts ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:44 am By:

Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Warts are widespread in the worldwide population and can affect any area of the skin & mucous membranes. http://bit.ly/aBXMi2

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Milker's Nodules: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Milker's nodule, first described in the literature in 1799, is a localized, cutaneous, and mostly benign infection caused by a DNA virus of the genus Parapoxvirus. The disease is a zoonosis endemic to and common in ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:33 am By:

Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Individuals who milk cattle or are around the milking process may develop Milker's nodules. Learn more about it.http://bit.ly/cA2EIH

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Forehead and Temple Reconstruction: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In approaching the reconstruction of the forehead and the temple, the following goals should be emphasized: Preservation of the motor function of the frontal branch of the facial nerve because injury to the nerve can result in ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Indications for forehead and temple reconstruction include trauma and removal of benign and malignant tumors. http://bit.ly/cx777f

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Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Transient acantholytic dermatosis (Grover disease) is not an uncommon condition, but, surprisingly, it was not thoroughly characterized until Grover did so in 1970.1 While generally accepted to be a benign, self-limited disorder, it is often ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:24 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Grover disease is a condition that results in itchy red spots on the trunk, typically in older men. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b6FsZy

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Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Subcorneal pustular dermatosis was first described by Sneddon and Wilkinson in 1956.1, 2 It is a rare, benign, chronic relapsing sterile pustular eruption typically involving the flexural sites of the trunk and proximal extremities. It ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:22 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Studies suggest that some cases of subcorneal pustular dermatosis represent a variant of pustular psoriasis. http://bit.ly/byIyPk

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Granuloma Annulare: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign inflammatory dermatosis. T. Colcott Fox first described granuloma annulare in 1895; however, not until 1902 did Radcliffe-Crocker label it as granuloma annulare. Granuloma annulare is relatively common disease that occurs ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:11 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Granuloma annulare is relatively common disease skin condition that occurs in all age groups but is rare in infancy.http://bit.ly/dhAg1x

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Balanitis Circumscripta Plasmacellularis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1952, J.J. Zoon1 first recognized balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis (plasma cell balanitis) is an idiopathic, rare, benign penile dermatosis. Balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis is important to distinguish this benign condition from the clinically similar neoplastic erythroplasia ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:05 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis is a condition that affects the head of the penis. Learn the symptoms & causes.http://bit.ly/bnsiQO

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Photodynamic Therapy for the Dermatologist: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) involves the use of photochemical reactions mediated through the interaction of photosensitizing agents, light, and oxygen for the treatment of malignant or benign diseases. Photodynamic therapy is a 2-step procedure. In the first step, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 3:52 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Photodynamic therapy is sometimes used in the practice of dermatology. Learn more about the types and why it's used. http://bit.ly/9fbErv

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Laser Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Schawlow and Townes were working with microwaves in 1958 when they first proposed a technique for the generation of monochromatic radiation by stimulated emission. They produced monochromatic radiation in the infrared optical region of the electromagnetic spectrum ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 3:50 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Laser treatment is sometimes used to treat pigmented areas of the skin. Learn about laser therapy. http://bit.ly/9cQqKo

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Poikiloderma of Civatte: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Poikiloderma of Civatte refers to erythema associated with a mottled pigmentation seen on the sides of the neck, more commonly in women. Civatte first described the condition in 1923. Pathophysiology Poikiloderma of Civatte is a rather ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 12:07 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Poikiloderma of Civatte is a rather common, benign condition affecting the skin, mainly the skin on the neck in women. http://bit.ly/bdVSI2

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Ephelides (Freckles): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ephelides (freckles) are tanned macules found on the skin. Ephelides are usually multiple in number. Although ephelides are predominantly benign, they may be seen in association with systemic disease.1 Ephelides are associated with fair skin ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:52 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Ephelides (freckles) are tanned macules found on the skin. Ephelides are usually multiple. Learn the cause of freckles. http://bit.ly/bW2IO7

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Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Neonatal skin lesions are common. Differentiation of the nonsignificant from more serious clinical entities is important.1, 2 Transient neonatal pustular melanosis, a benign idiopathic skin condition mainly seen in newborns with skin of color, has ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:03 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Transient neonatal pustular melanosis is a benign, asymptomatic, and self-limited skin eruption. Learn the causes. http://bit.ly/aRqMew

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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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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 9:03 pm By:

Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

The skin is the primary organ system affected by lichen striatus, but the nails may be affected also. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aDBNdJ

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