Blue Nevi: eMedicine Dermatology
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Blue Nevi: eMedicine Dermatology
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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 12:25 am By:
Noticed a mole that has a blue tint? It may be a blue nevi. Learn the causes and treatment options. http://bit.ly/9wvEzv
Epidermal Nevus Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Epidermal nevi (EN) are congenital hamartomas of embryonal ectodermal origin classified on the basis of their main component; the component may be sebaceous, apocrine, eccrine, follicular, or keratinocytic. An estimated one third of individuals with epidermal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 7:48 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Epidermal nevi are caused by an overgrowth of the upper layers of skin & may be present at birth. Learn more about them.http://bit.ly/cOraoC
Congenital Nevi: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Congenital nevi are present at birth and result from a proliferation of benign melanocytes in the dermis, epidermis, or both. Occasionally, nevi that are not present at birth but are histologically identical to congenital nevi may ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 3:38 am By:
A congenital nevi is moles that are present at or develops shortly after birth. http://bit.ly/dC8Ed5
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a syndrome characterized by multiple cutaneous venous malformations in association with visceral lesions, most commonly affecting the GI tract. In 1860, Gascoyen first described an association between cavernous hemangiomas ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 7:25 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Blue rubber bleb nevus is a rare blood vessel disorder that affects the skin and internal organs. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/cpQR1u
Angioma Serpiginosum: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Jonathan Hutchinson described a teenage girl with a very peculiar condition of serpiginous or infective nevus in 1890.1 He noted that although nevi may increase in size and number early in life, it is unusual ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 7:14 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A skin condition that appears to be red dots clustered together may be diagnosed as angioma serpiginosum. Learn causes.http://bit.ly/dwoHsi
Oral Malignant Melanoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pigmented entities are relatively common in the oral mucosa and arise from intrinsic and extrinsic sources. Conditions such as melanotic macules, nevi, smoker's melanosis, amalgam and graphite tattoos, racial pigmentation, and vascular blood-related pigments occur with ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:02 pm By:
Malignant melanomas can occur in the oral cavity. Learn more about this condition and possible causes. http://bit.ly/9GEtlV
Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis (Mongolian Spot): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Mongolian spot refers to a macular blue-gray pigmentation usually on the sacral area of healthy infants. Mongolian spot is usually present at birth or appears within the first weeks of life. Mongolian spot typically disappears spontaneously ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:34 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A Mongolian spot, or congenital dermal melanocytosis, is a birthmark that is flat and dark in color. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9ScRqr
Spiradenoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The histogenesis of spiradenomas remains in question, but many lesions demonstrate apocrine differentiation. The term eccrine spiradenoma may join the list of other misnomers in dermatology, including mycosis fungoides and granuloma faciale. Lesions usually manifest as ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 2:55 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Spiradenomas are rare. It is a tumor that may appear gray, pink, purple, red, or blue and it may be malignant. http://bit.ly/dCVzmC
Halo Nevus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Halo nevi are common benign skin lesions that represent melanocytic nevi in which an inflammatory infiltrate develops, resulting in a zone of depigmentation surrounding the nevus. Although Sutton originally described the lesion in 1916 as leukoderma ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 2:12 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A halo nevus is a pink or brown mole that is surrounded by lighter skin. Is it serious? What causes it? http://bit.ly/9w8aA0
Fibrous Papule of the Face: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fibrous papule of the face is a benign, clinically indistinct papule. Pathophysiology In the past, fibrous papule has been suggested to have been derived from preexisting or involuting melanocytic nevi; however, subsequent investigations appear to have ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 2:05 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A fibrous papule of the face is a benign lesion on the face. Some patients report bleeding after trauma to the area. http://bit.ly/b0zvOX
Connective Tissue Nevus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Connective tissue nevi are hamartomas in which one or several components of the dermis is altered. Lesions in which collagen predominates are called collagenomas; lesions in which elastin predominates are called elastomas. A nevus mucinosis is ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 12:33 am By:
Connective tissue nevis are thought to be genetic defects in skin cells. Learn more about connective tissue nevis.http://bit.ly/a04Wwb
Atypical Mole (Dysplastic Nevus): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1820, Norris proposed an association between nevi and melanoma. He described a family in which 2 members developed melanoma, while other family members had many moles on various parts of their bodies. However, the exact ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 11:54 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Atypical moles may be inherited and may give rise to melanoma. Learn more about causes, symptoms & treatment. http://bit.ly/bejcvf
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