Chronic Granulomatous Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
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Chronic Granulomatous Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Immune, Dermatology, Infection, Fungal Infection, Disease and Condition
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 3:42 am By:
Chronic granulomatous disease is an inherited disorder in which certain immune system cells do not function properly. http://bit.ly/anIGGz
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
Actinic Prurigo: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Actinic prurigo (AP) is a chronic, pruritic skin disease caused by an abnormal reaction to sunlight. In 1954, Escalona first described it in Mexico.1 Lesions appear hours or days following sun exposure, contrary to what ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:51 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Actinic prurigo is a chronic, itchy skin disease caused by an abnormal reaction to sunlight. Find the symptoms. http://bit.ly/bqqnev
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome is a rare systemic disease involving various melanocyte-containing organs. Bilateral panuveitis associated with cutaneous, neurologic, and auditory abnormalities are manifestations of this inflammatory granulomatous disorder. As first described by Vogt in 1906 and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:07 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome is a multisystem disorder that is uncommon. Learn the causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/cny34e
Onchocerciasis (River Blindness): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Onchocerciasis is a common, chronic, multisystemic disease caused by the nematode Onchocerca volvulus. The disease characteristically includes dermatologic, lymphatic, ophthalmologic, and systemic manifestations. Human transmission of the disease is caused by a bite from the intermediate ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Onchocerciasis is a common, chronic, multisystemic disease caused by the nematode Onchocerca volvulus. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9K0hwD
Pityriasis Rotunda: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis rotunda (PR) is an idiopathic, chronic dermatosis that features characteristic discrete, round, scaly, pigmented patches.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Pityriasis rotunda may be associated with systemic diseases (eg, hepatocellular ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:18 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Pityriasis rotunda is a rare disease with round or oval scaly, pigmented patches. There are two types. Learn more. http://bit.ly/agAZlQ
Buruli Ulcer: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Buruli ulcer, also known as Bairnsdale ulcer, Daintree ulcer, Mossman ulcer, and Searl ulcer, is a chronic, indolent, necrotizing disease of the skin and soft tissue. Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobacterial disease of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 1:02 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Buruli ulcer is a chronic necrotizing disease of the skin and soft tissue caused by toxin-producing mycobacteria. http://bit.ly/d7ughX
Paget Disease, Mammary: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sir James Paget first described Paget disease of the breast in 1874. He reported a chronic eczematous disease on the skin of the nipple and the areola in 15 women, with an associated intraductal carcinoma of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 11:38 pm By:
Mammary Paget disease is an uncommon skin cancer characterized by an eczema-like rash of the nipple. Learn more. http://bit.ly/acmjjd
Lymphomatoid Papulosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a chronic papulonecrotic or papulonodular skin disease with histologic features suggestive of a malignant lymphoma. The disease is characterized by recurrent crops of pruritic papules at different stages of development that predominantly ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 10:46 pm By:
Lymphomatoid papulosis is a rare condition involving multiple skin lesions that appear to be cancerous but are not. http://bit.ly/a2Z5iM
Kimura Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Kimura disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that most commonly presents as painless, unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy or subcutaneous masses in the head or neck region. The first report of Kimura disease was from ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 10:19 pm By:
Kimura disease is a rare benign chronic inflammatory disorder. Learn more about the symptoms and causes. http://bit.ly/aUCB92
Dermatologic Manifestations of Renal Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Chronic kidney disease and renal failure have been recognized as significant medical problems for most of the last 2 centuries and, until recently, were uniformly fatal. Scientific and technologic improvements during the second half of the 20th ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:46 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Chronic kidney disease and kidney failure patients often experience skin problems. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/aoeD2C
Addison Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1855, Thomas Addison first described adrenal insufficiency, which was subsequently named after him. The basis of Addison disease has dramatically changed since its initial description. Originally, the disease usually resulted from an infection of the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 1:47 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Addison disease, chronic adrenal insuficiency, is a rare endocrine disorder. Learn more about this condition. http://bit.ly/9mle5N
Mycetoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Mycetoma is a chronic, granulomatous disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which sometimes involves muscle, bones, and neighboring organs. It is characterized by tumefaction, abscess formation, and fistulae. It typically affects the lower extremities, but ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 12:38 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Mycetoma is a chronic skin infection that can involve the bone characterized by discharging sinuses filled w/organisms. http://bit.ly/crS89W
Favus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Favus, also termed tinea favosa, is a chronic inflammatory dermatophytic infection usually caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii.1, 2, 3 Rarely, favus is caused by Trichophyton violaceum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes var quinckeanum, or Microsporum gypseum. Favus typically affects ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 12:25 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Favus is a disease caused by a vegetable parasite and is contagious. Learn who is most susceptible. http://bit.ly/b0FHjU
Actinomycosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Many infectious and inflammatory diseases affect the skin and the oral mucosa. Actinomycosis is one such characteristic and persistent infection. Actinomycosis is a subacute, chronic, cellulitic invasion of the soft tissues that causes the formation of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 12:05 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Actinomycosis is a fungal infection that affects the skin & mucous membranes. Learn what causes actinomycosis. http://bit.ly/cJq8ns
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