Buruli Ulcer: eMedicine Dermatology
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Buruli Ulcer: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Dermatology, Skin, Disease and Condition
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 1:02 am By:
Buruli ulcer is a chronic necrotizing disease of the skin and soft tissue caused by toxin-producing mycobacteria. http://bit.ly/d7ughX
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modernmedicine.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Antibiotics for Mycobacterium ulcerans infection (Buruli ulcer) often don't work right away. Instead, patients commonly have new or progressive ulceration before healing sets in, according to researchers from Ghana and The Netherlands.” View full resource at modernmedicine.com
Most Recently Shared on January 11, 2012 at 11:28 pm By:
Dermatology Times Medical Journal
Ups and downs of treating M. ulcerans infection http://t.co/BSMgEpk0 #dermatology
Behcet Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Behcet disease (BD) was named in 1937 after the Turkish dermatologist Hulusi Behcet, who first described the triple-symptom complex of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis.1Behcet disease is a complex, multisystemic disease that ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:07 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Behçet disease is a rare disorder that causes chronic inflammation in the blood vessels of the body. http://bit.ly/aDLSde
Cutaneous Cholesterol Emboli: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: {{mediatitle:1096076_1}}{{media:1096076_1}}{{mediacaption:1096076_1}} The general term atheromatous emboli describes the embolization of any atheromatous material. Atheroemboli refers to the dislodgment of relatively large portions of atheromatous plaques containing RBCs and fibrin aggregates, which includes cholesterol crystals of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 1:36 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Cholesterol embolisms may cause skin eruptions which lead to ulcers. Learn more about this condition. http://bit.ly/aNtqWF
Cutaneous Cryptococcus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cryptococcosis is the infection caused by the encapsulated yeast Cryptococcus neoformans, a dimorphic fungus. It was first demonstrated by Busse and Buschke in 1894. Although the primary site of infection is most often the lungs, the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 12:35 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Cutaneous Cryptococcus is a fungal skin infection caused by encapsulated yeast which causes skin ulcers. http://bit.ly/9SN9Iy
Traumatic Ulcers: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Traumatic injuries involving the oral cavity may typically lead to the formation of surface ulcerations. The injuries may result from events such as accidentally biting oneself while talking, sleeping, or secondary to mastication. Other forms of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:18 pm By:
Traumatic injuries involving the oral cavity may typically lead to the formation of surface ulcerations. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9BvSLt
Aphthous Stomatitis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAUs), or canker sores, are among the most common oral mucosal lesions physicians and dentists observe. Recurrent aphthous ulcer is a disorder of unknown etiology that can cause clinically significant morbidity. One or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 12:45 am By:
Canker sores (recurrent aphthous ulcers) are among the most common oral mucosal lesions. Learn about causes. http://bit.ly/d6nulw
Acne Fulminans: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acne fulminans (AF), also known as acne maligna, was originally described as acute febrile ulcerative acne conglobata (AC). In 1958, at a meeting of the Detroit Dermatological Society, Burns and Colville presented a 16-year-old white boy ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 8:12 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Can acne kill you? Acne fulminans can be fatal. See the causes, symptoms & treatment. http://bit.ly/c9TDUI
Ecthyma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ecthyma is an ulcerative pyoderma of the skin caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Because ecthyma extends into the dermis, it is often referred to as a deeper form of impetigo. {{mediatitle:1052348_1}}{{media:1052348_1}}{{mediacaption:1052348_1}} {{mediatitle:1052349_2}}{{media:1052349_2}}{{mediacaption:1052349_2}} Pathophysiology Ecthyma begins ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 9:22 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A condition similar to impetigo, ecthyma causes ulcerative lesions on the skin & is caused by a type of group A strep. http://bit.ly/aEz0bF
Chancroid: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Chancroid is a sexually transmitted genital ulcer disease (GUD) caused by the gram-negative bacillus Haemophilus ducreyi. Chancroid is characterized by the presence of painful ulcers (see image below) and inflammatory inguinal adenopathy.{{mediatitle:1052221_1}}{{media:1052221_1}}{{mediacaption:1052221_1}} Chancroid is often referred ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 9:17 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Chancroid is a STD that causes genital ulcers and inflammation. It is rarely reported in the U.S. and spreads HIV. http://bit.ly/coPgYH
Boutonneuse Fever: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Boutonneuse fever (BF) is usually a mild rickettsial disease caused by Rickettsia conorii (endemic in the Mediterranean basin); however, severe complications with neurologic involvement can occur in about 6-10% of boutonneuse fever patients. Boutonneuse fever complications ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 9:10 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Have fever, a widespread rash, and a skin ulcer at the site of a tick bite? It might be boutonneuse fever. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9YGOV1
Livedoid Vasculopathy: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Livedoid vasculopathy (LV), or livedoid vasculitis, is a hyalinizing vascular disease characterized by thrombosis and ulceration of the lower extremities. Livedoid vasculopathy can evolve into a dermatologic finding termed atrophie blanche (AB). Livedoid vasculopathy is a ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on March 10, 2010 at 5:01 pm By:
Medscape Dermatology Health Site
Livedoid vasculopathy responds to tPA therapy; check out the 2010 eMedicine update: http://bit.ly/ausiUT
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