Lipodystrophy, Progressive: eMedicine Dermatology
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Lipodystrophy, Progressive: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Dermatology, Disease and Condition, Fat
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 6:16 pm By:
Progressive lipodystrophy is a rare condition in which fat accumulates in the upper body progressing downward. http://bit.ly/b5ESai
Reticulate Pigmented Anomaly: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dowling1 first delineated this genodermatosis as a distinct entity in 1938. In 1954, Degos and Ossipowski2 described a patient with a similar case. Few patients with reticulate pigmented anomaly, also known as Dowling-Degos disease ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 10:31 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Dowling-Degos disease (reticulate pigmented anomaly) is slowly progressive. See causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/bXcRdz
Menkes Kinky Hair Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Menkes kinky hair syndrome is an X-linked recessive multisystemic lethal disorder of copper metabolism. The clinical phenotype is marked by fine silvery wiry hair, doughy skin, connective tissue disturbances, and progressive neurologic deterioration. In 1962, Menkes ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 10:29 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Menkes kinky hair syndrome occurs in 1 case per 300,000 population. Learn the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/b5pFjk
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
Kindler Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described in 1954 by Theresa Kindler, Kindler syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis characterized by congenital acral skin blistering, photosensitivity, progressive poikiloderma, and diffuse cutaneous atrophy. The syndrome is a combination of features of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 9:01 pm By:
Kindler syndrome is a hereditary condition that results in blistering and photosensitivity during infancy. Learn more.http://bit.ly/9Zf8lp
Dyskeratosis Congenita: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Dyskeratosis congenita (DKC), also known as Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome, is a rare, progressive bone marrow failure syndrome characterized by the triad of reticulated skin hyperpigmentation, nail dystrophy, and oral leukoplakia. Evidence exists for telomerase dysfunction, ribosome deficiency, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 7:44 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Dyskeratosis congenita, or Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome, is a rare, progressive bone marrow failure syndrome. http://bit.ly/aWevIg
Cockayne Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cockayne syndrome1 is a rare autosomal recessive, heterogeneous, multisystem disorder characterized by dwarfism, progressive pigmentary retinopathy, birdlike facies, and photosensitivity. The syndrome is divided into 2 subtypes. Cockayne syndrome I, or classic Cockayne syndrome, presents ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 3:34 am By:
Cockayne syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by short stature and premature aging. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b6BKa9
Ataxia-Telangiectasia: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is an autosomal recessive, complex, multisystem disorder characterized by progressive neurologic impairment, cerebellar ataxia, variable immunodeficiency with susceptibility to sinopulmonary infections, impaired organ maturation, x-ray hypersensitivity, ocular and cutaneous telangiectasia, and a predisposition to ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 3:03 am By:
Ataxia-telangiectasia is a rare genetic disorder affecting the nervous system, immune system & other body systems. http://bit.ly/9zchnZ
Actinic Keratosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a UV light-induced lesion of the skin that may progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma.1, 2, 3 It is by far the most common lesion with malignant potential to arise on ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 10:49 pm By:
Actinic keratosis s a UV light–induced lesion of the skin that may progress to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. http://bit.ly/d5BsLe
Leukemia Cutis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Leukemia cutis is the infiltration of neoplastic leukocytes or their precursors into the epidermis, the dermis, or the subcutis, resulting in clinically identifiable cutaneous lesions.The dermatologist is often instrumental in the diagnosis of leukemia cutis. Accurate ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:06 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Leukemia cutis is a progressive, malignant disease of the blood-forming organs. Learn more. http://bit.ly/8Yaoqb
Varicose Veins Treated With Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Venous insufficiency resulting from superficial reflux because of varicose veins is a serious problem that usually progresses inexorably if left untreated. When the refluxing circuit involves failure of the primary valves at the saphenofemoral junction, treatment options ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 11:02 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Radiofrequency ablation therapy is sometimes used to treat varicose veins. Learn more about this therapy. http://bit.ly/aXWM3O
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
Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) is an uncommon form of progressive multifocal leukoplakia with a high rate of malignant transformation to either squamous cell cancer or verrucous carcinoma and a high probability of recurrence. Pathophysiology The etiology ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 5:14 pm By:
Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia is an oral tumor that is likely to become malignant and/or recur. Learn more.http://bit.ly/arE8XM
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by progressive calcification and fragmentation of elastic fibers in the skin, the retina, and the cardiovascular system, which is termed as elastorrhexia.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 12:22 am By:
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum is a rare genetic disorder that involves the elastic fibers of the skin. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ayoG2q
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