Lipodystrophy, Generalized: eMedicine Dermatology
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Lipodystrophy, Generalized: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Skin, Liver Condition, Cirrhosis, Genetic, Diabetes, Muscle, Disease and Condition, Fat
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 10:20 pm By:
Generalized lipodystrophy (or Beradinelli-Seip syndrome) is a rare genetic skin condition. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/bUAydR
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
Handheld Computers in Dermatology: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The use of computer technology has grown in the United States in general and in medicine and dermatology in particular. Tens of millions of personal computers were sold in the 1990s. In Germany, one survey found that ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:28 am By:
Handheld computers are widely used by dermatologists. Learn what devices are used most often and why. http://bit.ly/9gBv8a
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
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 4:24 pm By:
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
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
Avitaminosis A: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vitamin A can be considered the most important vitamin in supporting animal life. Deficiency occurs in endemic proportions in developing countries and is considered to be the most common cause of blindness in children throughout the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 12:01 am By:
Avitaminosis A generally accompanies states of severe malnutrition. Learn more about avitaminosis A. http://bit.ly/90TvBi
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
Generalized Essential Telangiectasia: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A telangiectasis refers to a visibly dilated blood vessel on the skin or mucosal surface. Telangiectases that develop in the absence of any preceding or coexisting cutaneous or systemic disease are considered to be primary or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 9:00 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
If it appears that blood vessel dilation is widespread, generalized essential telangiectasia may be to blame.Learn more.http://bit.ly/cBFlbR
Lipodystrophy, Localized: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lipodystrophies are a heterogeneous group of diseases clinically characterized by a congenital or acquired loss of fat in circumscribed, partial, or diffuse areas of the body. As a rule, localized lipodystrophies are not associated with metabolic ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 6:45 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
The gain or loss of fat in a particular area of the body is generally harmless, though perhaps unsightly. Learn causes. http://bit.ly/cwNzXU
Lipodystrophy, HIV: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: HIV-associated lipodystrophy is a syndrome that occurs in individuals with HIV infection who are being treated with antiretroviral medications. Although the term HIV-associated lipodystrophy refers to abnormal central fat accumulation (lipohypertrophy) and localized loss of fat ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 6:18 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
HIV patients may experience fat accumulation or fat loss from localized portions of the body. Learn why this happens. http://bit.ly/9EJaDJ
Lipodystrophy, Progressive: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lipodystrophy syndromes represent a group of rare, heterogeneous disorders characterized by progressive loss of fat tissue, mainly from the subcutaneous compartment and occasionally from visceral fat.1 Subcutaneous loss of fat can occur as generalized or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 6:16 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Progressive lipodystrophy is a rare condition in which fat accumulates in the upper body progressing downward. http://bit.ly/b5ESai
Oral Neurofibroma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Neurofibroma is an uncommon benign tumor of the oral cavity derived from the cells that constitute the nerve sheath. Neurofibroma is seen either as a solitary lesion or as part of the generalized syndrome of neurofibromatosis ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 4:43 pm By:
Tumors of the mouth may arise from nerve sheath cells. These tumors (neurofibroma) are benign. Learn the cause. http://bit.ly/a569Pt
Oral Lymphangiomas: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lymphangiomas and cystic hygromas are rare benign hamartomatous lesions of the lymphatic system. Determining the true incidence of these lesions is difficult because uniformity in classification and nomenclature is lacking. Moreover, lymphatic malformations are generally treated ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 4:31 pm By:
Children may sometimes be born with lymphatic malformations that do not appear for several years. Lymphangiomas info. http://bit.ly/b8vbRt
Geographic Tongue: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) is a benign condition that occurs in up to 3% of the general population. Most often, patients are asymptomatic; however, some patients report increased sensitivity to hot and spicy foods. The ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 1:39 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A geographic tongue is one that has a map-like appearance due to irregular patches on the surface. http://bit.ly/9r0ucI
Fissured Tongue: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fissured tongue is a condition frequently seen in the general population that is characterized by grooves that vary in depth and are noted along the dorsal and lateral aspects of the tongue. Although a definitive etiology ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 1:35 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A fissured tongue is one in which there are grooves on the top and bottom. It is a common issue. http://bit.ly/cdczC2
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