Lipodystrophy, Localized: eMedicine Dermatology
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Lipodystrophy, Localized: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Dermatology, Metabolic, Disease and Condition, Fat
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 6:45 pm By:
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
Giant Condylomata Acuminata of Buschke and Lowenstein: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described by Buschke and Lowenstein in 1925, the giant condyloma of Buschke and Lowenstein (GCBL) is a slow-growing, locally destructive verrucous plaque that typically appears on the penis but may occur elsewhere in the anogenital ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:42 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Giant condyloma of Buschke and Löwenstein is a slow-growing, destructive plaque that typically appears on the penis.http://bit.ly/agqQqX
Milker's Nodules: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Milker's nodule, first described in the literature in 1799, is a localized, cutaneous, and mostly benign infection caused by a DNA virus of the genus Parapoxvirus. The disease is a zoonosis endemic to and common in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2010 at 3:33 am By:
Individuals who milk cattle or are around the milking process may develop Milker's nodules. Learn more about it.http://bit.ly/cA2EIH
Brachioradial Pruritus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: INTRODUCTION Brachioradial pruritus is a neurogenic itch syndrome of the upper extremities. It is typically localized to the skin on the dorsolateral forearm overlying the proximal head of the brachioradialis muscle, but involvement of the upper arms ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 3:52 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Brachioradial pruritus is a skin condition that is known to cause intense itching on the arms. http://bit.ly/be2j9T
Lipodystrophy, Generalized: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Generalized lipodystrophy syndrome is the association of acanthosis nigricans (AN) with the generalized complete absence of subcutaneous fat and the presence of muscle hypertrophy, hyperlipemia, diabetes mellitus, and hepatosplenomegaly with cirrhosis. Two forms of this syndrome ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 10:20 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Generalized lipodystrophy (or Beradinelli-Seip syndrome) is a rare genetic skin condition. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/bUAydR
Aplasia Cutis Congenita: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC)1, 2, 3 is part of a heterogenous group of disorders first reported by Cordon in 1767 and is characterized by the absence of a portion of skin in a localized or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 3:05 am By:
Aplasia cutis congenita is a birth defect of skin development resulting in patches of skin with no hair follicles. http://bit.ly/dnkm9y
Protothecosis, Cutaneous: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The skin is most commonly involved, resulting from primary inoculation through a wound or abrasion. The infection is usually localized to the site of inoculation; however, in immunocompromised individuals, it can become widespread. Pathophysiology Prototheca is ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:44 am By:
Cutaneous protothecosis is a serious infection typically spread through the skin. Learn more about this condition. http://bit.ly/crtsE1
Pretibial Myxedema: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pretibial myxedema (PTM) or, more appropriately, thyroid dermopathy is a term used to describe localized lesions of the skin resulting from the deposition of hyaluronic acid, usually as a component of thyroid disease. Although the condition ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 12:52 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Pretibial myxedema is sometimes seen in patients with thyroid disease. Learn about this condition and its symptoms. http://bit.ly/bjWbXe
Amyloidosis, Nodular Localized Cutaneous: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Localized cutaneous amyloidosis (LCA) refers to a condition characterized by the deposition of amyloid or amyloid-like proteins in the dermis. Localized cutaneous amyloidosis encompasses several conditions characterized by amyloid deposition, including macular amyloidosis and lichen amyloidosis. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 11:53 pm By:
Nodular localized cutaneous amyloidosis is the most rare form of localized cutaneous amyloidosis. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/bDsKR7
Verrucous Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Verrucous carcinoma (VC) refers to a clinicopathologic concept implying a locally aggressive, clinically exophytic, low-grade, slow-growing, well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma with minimal metastatic potential.Verrucous carcinoma typically involves the oral cavity, larynx, genitalia, skin, and esophagus.In 1948, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 11:36 pm By:
Verrucous carcinoma is a clinical concept implying a low-grade, slow-growing, squamous cell carcinoma.http://bit.ly/aB5PEW
Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a rare, malignant appendage tumor commonly classified as a low-grade sweat gland carcinoma that typically occurs on the head and neck, particularly the central face. It shows aggressive local invasion but ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Microcystic adnexal carcinoma is a rare, malignant tumor on the arm or leg classified as a low-grade sweat gland tumor. http://bit.ly/9m9rJY
Lymphocytoma Cutis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lymphocytoma cutis is not a specific disease. Rather, lymphocytoma cutis is a response to a variety of known and unknown stimuli that results in the accumulation of lymphocytes and other inflammatory cells in a localized region. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 10:44 pm By:
lymphocytoma cutis is a response to a variety of stimuli that results in the accumulation of lymphocytes. http://bit.ly/bAAJLB
Basal Cell Carcinoma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy in humans. It typically occurs in areas of chronic sun exposure. BCC is usually slow growing and rarely metastasizes, but it can cause clinically significant local destruction ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy in humans. It usually occurs on skin exposed to the sun. http://bit.ly/9bWV9p
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a relatively uncommon soft tissue neoplasm with intermediate- to low-grade malignancy. Although metastasis rarely occurs, DFSP is a locally aggressive tumor with a high recurrence rate.Although DFSP may have been reported in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Angioimmunoblastic lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn more about the condition. http://bit.ly/ayCjc2
Friction Blisters: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Friction blisters of the skin commonly occur in active populations. They are the result of frictional forces between the involved skin area and the object with which the skin is in contact. Friction blisters create localized ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 11:28 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Blisters on the skin caused by friction can be dangerous due to possible secondary infections. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ce1AYc
Tufted Angioma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Tufted angiomas are rare vascular tumors most commonly localized to the skin and subcutaneous tissues and characterized by slow angiomatous proliferation. Although adult-onset cases have been described, tufted angiomas occur far more frequently in children. Tufted ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 10:04 pm By:
Tufted angiomas are rare vascular tumors that usually occur in early childhood. Learn the causes. http://bit.ly/9a6CRv
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