Nevus Comedonicus: eMedicine Dermatology
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Nevus Comedonicus: eMedicine Dermatology
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Most Recently Shared on July 9, 2010 at 12:44 pm By:
Laser treatment of nevus comedonicus: http://bit.ly/beJKcz
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Leukoplakia, Oral: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The World Health Organization (WHO) first defined oral leukoplakia as a white patch or plaque that could not be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease; therefore, lichen planus, candidiasis, and white sponge nevus were ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 6, 2010 at 11:52 am By:
eMedicine articles on oral infections, candidal and noncandidal, and leukoplakia, updated for 2010. Second of three! http://bit.ly/d4uP3g
Epidermal Nevus Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Epidermal nevi (EN) are congenital hamartomas of embryonal ectodermal origin classified on the basis of their main component; the component may be sebaceous, apocrine, eccrine, follicular, or keratinocytic. An estimated one third of individuals with epidermal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 7:48 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Epidermal nevi are caused by an overgrowth of the upper layers of skin & may be present at birth. Learn more about them.http://bit.ly/cOraoC
Congenital Nevi: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Congenital nevi are present at birth and result from a proliferation of benign melanocytes in the dermis, epidermis, or both. Occasionally, nevi that are not present at birth but are histologically identical to congenital nevi may ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 3:38 am By:
A congenital nevi is moles that are present at or develops shortly after birth. http://bit.ly/dC8Ed5
Nevus Anemicus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Nevus anemicus is a congenital vascular anomaly that presents clinically as a hypopigmented macule or patch, as shown below. The lesional pallor is due to a localized hypersensitivity to catecholamines with resultant vasoconstriction. Nevus anemicus is ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 9:28 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Nevus anemicus is a skin disorder of the blood vessels that results in a demarcated patch. http://bit.ly/9vmGgS
Nevus Araneus (Spider Nevus): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Spider angiomas are common, benign, acquired lesions present in 10-15% of healthy adults and young children. One lesion, or occasionally, a small number of lesions, develops in children or adults. Lesions are found most commonly on ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 9:27 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Spider angioma is the medical terminology for a collection of blood vessels near the top of the skin. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bBFRrD
Capillary Malformation: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Capillary malformation, usually referred to as a port-wine stain or nevus flammeus, is the most common type of vascular malformation. As a congenital malformation of the superficial dermal blood vessels, capillary malformation is present at birth ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 7:27 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A port-wine stain or capillary malformation is the most common type of vascular malformation. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/dtwfcM
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a syndrome characterized by multiple cutaneous venous malformations in association with visceral lesions, most commonly affecting the GI tract. In 1860, Gascoyen first described an association between cavernous hemangiomas ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 7:25 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Blue rubber bleb nevus is a rare blood vessel disorder that affects the skin and internal organs. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/cpQR1u
Angioma Serpiginosum: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Jonathan Hutchinson described a teenage girl with a very peculiar condition of serpiginous or infective nevus in 1890.1 He noted that although nevi may increase in size and number early in life, it is unusual ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 7:14 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A skin condition that appears to be red dots clustered together may be diagnosed as angioma serpiginosum. Learn causes.http://bit.ly/dwoHsi
Becker Melanosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1948, S. William Becker described 2 young men with acquired melanosis and hypertrichosis in a unilateral distribution.1 Since then, this condition has been termed Becker nevus. Pathophysiology The pathogenesis of Becker nevus remains uncertain. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:29 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Becker melanosis is a condition in which a brown patch develops on the skin that becomes hairy. Learn the causes. http://bit.ly/bMoM9C
Spitz Nevus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Physicians have known for almost a century that some childhood lesions histologically diagnosed as melanomas did not show malignant behavior. The terms juvenile melanoma and prepubertal melanoma were used to describe such lesions. After Spitz's original ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 3:21 am By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Spitz nevus is the medical term for a mole from pigment cells. These were once commonly confused with melanoma. http://bit.ly/cCLV0z
Halo Nevus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Halo nevi are common benign skin lesions that represent melanocytic nevi in which an inflammatory infiltrate develops, resulting in a zone of depigmentation surrounding the nevus. Although Sutton originally described the lesion in 1916 as leukoderma ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 2:12 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A halo nevus is a pink or brown mole that is surrounded by lighter skin. Is it serious? What causes it? http://bit.ly/9w8aA0
Speckled Lentiginous Nevus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Speckled lentiginous nevus is a patch of hyperpigmentation that can be seen on any area of the body. This patch contains a variable number of darkly pigmented macules and papules. Some authorities believe that speckled lentiginous ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 1:58 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Speckled lentiginous nevus is a discolored patch of skin that contains a number of darkly pigmented spots. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c8rMQq
Connective Tissue Nevus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Connective tissue nevi are hamartomas in which one or several components of the dermis is altered. Lesions in which collagen predominates are called collagenomas; lesions in which elastin predominates are called elastomas. A nevus mucinosis is ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 12:33 am By:
Connective tissue nevis are thought to be genetic defects in skin cells. Learn more about connective tissue nevis.http://bit.ly/a04Wwb
Blue Nevi: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Two clinically recognized variants of blue nevus exist: the common blue nevus and the cellular blue nevus. Tieche, a student of Jadassohn, first described the common blue nevus in 1906. Earlier authors described similar lesions as ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 12:25 am By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Noticed a mole that has a blue tint? It may be a blue nevi. Learn the causes and treatment options. http://bit.ly/9wvEzv
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Becker melanosis treatment with a long-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser; check the newly updated eMedicine article: http://bit.ly/8Y5Snm
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