Dermatitis Herpetiformis: eMedicine Dermatology
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Allergies, Eczema, Dermatology, Skin Rash, Disease and Condition
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:19 pm By:
An extremely itchy rash that is characterized by bumps and blisters may be diagnosed as dermatitis herpetiformis. http://bit.ly/9QfDg5
Pediatrics, Diaper Rash: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Diaper rash, or diaper dermatitis, is a general term describing any of a number of inflammatory skin conditions that can occur in the diaper area. These disorders can be conceptually divided into 3 categories: Rashes that ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:54 am By:
Some children who suffer from diaper rash will be seen in the emergency room. Learn about diaper rash. http://bit.ly/bk2TNz
Dermatitis Artefacta: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The skin and nervous system develop adjacent to each other as the ectoderm and neuroectoderm, respectively, in the embryo and remain interconnected throughout life. Dermatitis artefacta is defined as the deliberate and conscious production of self-inflicted ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 3:54 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Dermatitis artefacta is defined as the deliberate and conscious production of self-inflicted skin lesions. http://bit.ly/9Q50dj
Wells Syndrome (Eosinophilic Cellulitis): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1971, George Wells first described this syndrome as a recurrent granulomatous dermatitis with eosinophilia.1 Wells and Smith renamed it eosinophilic cellulitis in 1979.2Eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells syndrome) is an uncommon condition of unknown etiology. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 3:54 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Wells syndrome (eosinophilic cellulitis) is a condition of unknown cause. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/dimmIG
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is an X-linked recessive disorder originally described as a clinical triad of thrombocytopenia, eczema (atopiclike dermatitis), and recurrent pyogenic infections. Only 27% of patients have the classic triad, 20% of patients have hematologic ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:40 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare condition that affects blood cells and immune system cells. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dxaGuq
Seborrheic Dermatitis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Seborrheic dermatitis is a papulosquamous disorder patterned on the sebum-rich areas of the scalp, face, and trunk. In addition to sebum, this dermatitis is linked to Malassezia, immunologic abnormalities, and activation of complement. It is commonly ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:16 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky scales to form on oily areas. Learn more. http://bit.ly/95m0Ti
Erythroderma (Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Exfoliative dermatitis (ED) is a definitive term that refers to a scaling erythematous dermatitis involving 90% or more of the cutaneous surface. Exfoliative dermatitis is characterized by erythema and scaling involving the skin's surface and often ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 1:46 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Exfoliative dermatitis is a condition causing widespread scaling of the skin with itching. Learn the cause. http://bit.ly/d2G8Mw
Necrobiosis Lipoidica: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1929, Oppehhein first described necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum and called it dermatitis atrophicans lipoidica diabetica, but it was later renamed necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) by Urbach in 1932. In 1935, Goldsmith reported the first case in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 12:46 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Necrobiosis lipoidica is a disorder involving collagen degeneration, thickening of vessels, and fat deposition. http://bit.ly/cxiMpH
Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited form of zinc deficiency, characterized by periorificial and acral dermatitis, alopecia, and diarrhea. Pathophysiology Zinc is an essential trace nutrient required for the proper function of more than 100 enzymes ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 11:45 pm By:
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited form of zinc deficiency. Learn symptoms and more. http://bit.ly/cqXjkd
Pellagra: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pellagra is clinically manifested by the 4 D's: photosensitive dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death. The full tetrad of symptoms is usually not well developed in infants and children. This vitamin deficiency responds to treatment with nicotinic ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:32 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Pellagra is the medical term to describe a niacin deficiency. Learn more about pellagra. http://bit.ly/aGs6iq
Botanical Dermatology: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: BackgroundPlant-induced contact dermatitis is divided into 5 major categories. These include allergic sensitization, mechanical irritation, chemical irritation, contact urticaria (immunologic or toxin mediated), and photosensitization. Plant products cause a variety of adverse cutaneous effects, and they are ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 11:24 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Skin contact with plants can sometimes produce a reaction. The study of the reactions are botanical dermatology. http://bit.ly/ccTQzw
Temporal (Giant Cell) Arteritis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Temporal arteritis (TA), also known as cranial arteritis or giant cell arteritis, was first clinically recognized in 1890 when Hutchinson described an 80-year-old man whose painful inflamed temporal arteries precluded his wearing a hat. In 1932, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 10:00 pm By:
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid under the skin. Learn the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/aLUJ0F
Pigmented Purpuric Dermatitis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The pigmented purpuric dermatoses are a group of chronic diseases of mostly unknown etiology that have a very distinctive clinical appearance. They are characterized by extravasation of erythrocytes in the skin with marked hemosiderin deposition. A ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 9:34 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Pigmented purpuric dermatits is a group of chronic diseases that have a distinctive clinical appearance. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bpOZrQ
Perioral Dermatitis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Perioral dermatitis (POD) is a chronic papulopustular and eczematous facial dermatitis. It mostly occurs in women, although a distinct papular variant occurs in children. The clinical and histologic features of the perioral dermatitis lesions resemble those ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 10:12 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Tiny red bumps around the mouth may signify perioral dermatitis. What are possible causes? http://bit.ly/daE6ou
Pityriasis Alba: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis alba is a nonspecific dermatitis of unknown etiology that causes erythematous scaly patches. These resolve and leave areas of hypopigmentation that slowly repigment to normal. Pityriasis alba commonly occurs in children. Pathophysiology Pityriasis alba has ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:51 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Pityriasis alba is a condition in which scaly patches appear and leave skin lighter, but later color returns. http://bit.ly/cPuQcT
Pemphigus, Paraneoplastic: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anhalt et al1 first described paraneoplastic pemphigus in 1990. The authors reported 5 patients with underlying neoplasms who developed oral erosions and bullous skin eruptions. Skin biopsy samples showed both suprabasal acantholysis and interface dermatitis. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 6:04 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
A rare disease that causes blisters in the mouth area and may signify underlying cancer is paraneoplastic pemphigus. http://bit.ly/az2SM3
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