Pruritus and Systemic Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
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Pruritus and Systemic Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
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Most Recently Shared on May 24, 2010 at 3:30 pm By:
Thalidomide for treating pruritus associated with Hodgkin disease: http://bit.ly/aJlYy7
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Ephelides (Freckles): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ephelides (freckles) are tanned macules found on the skin. Ephelides are usually multiple in number. Although ephelides are predominantly benign, they may be seen in association with systemic disease.1 Ephelides are associated with fair skin ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:52 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Ephelides (freckles) are tanned macules found on the skin. Ephelides are usually multiple. Learn the cause of freckles. http://bit.ly/bW2IO7
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome is a rare systemic disease involving various melanocyte-containing organs. Bilateral panuveitis associated with cutaneous, neurologic, and auditory abnormalities are manifestations of this inflammatory granulomatous disorder. As first described by Vogt in 1906 and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:07 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome is a multisystem disorder that is uncommon. Learn the causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/cny34e
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is an extremely rare hereditary disease that affects the skin, musculoskeletal system, and vasculature. HGPS is characterized by signs of premature aging. The term progeria is derived from the Greek word geras, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 8:18 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is an extremely rare hereditary disease that results in premature aging & more.http://bit.ly/bqZ7XO
Chronic Granulomatous Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a primary immunodeficiency that affects phagocytes of the innate immune system and leads to recurrent or persistent intracellular bacterial and fungal infections and to granuloma formation. Chronic granulomatous disease is a ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 3:42 am By:
Chronic granulomatous disease is an inherited disorder in which certain immune system cells do not function properly. http://bit.ly/anIGGz
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Chediak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) was described by Beguez Cesar in 1943, Steinbrinck in 1948, Chediak in 1952, and Higashi in 1954. Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a rare childhood autosomal recessive disorder that affects multiple systems of the body. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 3:36 am By:
Chédiak-Higashi syndrome is a rare, genetic disease of the immune & nervous systems. Learn more about this disease. http://bit.ly/bnycmA
Onchocerciasis (River Blindness): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Onchocerciasis is a common, chronic, multisystemic disease caused by the nematode Onchocerca volvulus. The disease characteristically includes dermatologic, lymphatic, ophthalmologic, and systemic manifestations. Human transmission of the disease is caused by a bite from the intermediate ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:42 am By:
Onchocerciasis is a common, chronic, multisystemic disease caused by the nematode Onchocerca volvulus. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9K0hwD
Pityriasis Rotunda: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis rotunda (PR) is an idiopathic, chronic dermatosis that features characteristic discrete, round, scaly, pigmented patches.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Pityriasis rotunda may be associated with systemic diseases (eg, hepatocellular ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:18 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Pityriasis rotunda is a rare disease with round or oval scaly, pigmented patches. There are two types. Learn more. http://bit.ly/agAZlQ
Granular Parakeratosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Granular parakeratosis, a benign condition, was first described in 1991 as a skin disease manifesting with erythematous hyperpigmented and hyperkeratotic papules and plaques of the cutaneous folds.1 Granular parakeratosis is sometimes associated with pruritus. Granular ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 1:51 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Granular parakeratosis is a skin condition that typically affects the armpits and other skin folds on the body. http://bit.ly/aZtdkr
Clubbing of the Nails: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Since Hippocrates first described digital clubbing in patients with empyema, digital clubbing has been associated with various underlying pulmonary, cardiovascular, neoplastic, infectious, hepatobiliary, mediastinal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal diseases. Finger clubbing also may occur, without evident underlying ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 1:21 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Clubbing of the nails has been associated with various health conditions, though this is not always the case. http://bit.ly/cGQrAf
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), also known as nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD), is a disease of fibrosis of the skin and internal organs reminiscent but distinct from scleroderma or scleromyxedema. Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis always occurs (with the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 10:04 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is a disease of fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Learn more about the cause. http://bit.ly/aPvnLS
POEMS Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome is a rare multisystemic disease that occurs in the setting of a plasma cell dyscrasia. The pathophysiologic link between the constellation of symptoms and the underlying ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:43 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
POEMS syndrome is a rare disease that affects multiple systems of the body. Learn more about causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/anDx86
Dermatologic Manifestations of Hematologic Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Coagulation Disorders Antiphospholipid syndromeAntiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired, multisystemic disorder characterized by recurrent thromboses in the arterial system, venous system, or both. Antiphospholipid syndrome is classified into 2 groups: primary and secondary.Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome is often associated ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:11 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Diseases of the blood can result in skin changes. Learn the dermatologic manifestions of hematologic disease. http://bit.ly/9qdLp2
Dermatologic Manifestations of Pulmonary Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The recognition and correct interpretation of cutaneous signs of diseases that primarily affect the bronchopulmonary system may aid the clinician in diagnosis and assessment of prognosis. This article reviews selected pulmonary diseases with distinctive cutaneous findings.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 8:51 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Patients who suffer with pulmonary disease may notice skin changes. Learn more about skin and pulmonary disease.http://bit.ly/d2lz6A
Amyloidosis, Primary Systemic: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Systemic amyloidosis can be classified as follows: (1) primary systemic amyloidosis (PSA), usually with no evidence of preceding or coexisting disease, paraproteinemia, or plasma-cell dyscrasia; (2) amyloidosis associated with multiple myeloma; or (3) secondary systemic amyloidosis ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 1:51 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Amyloidosis is the term for a group of diseases where organs accumulate various insoluble proteins. http://bit.ly/cpoxRA
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Amyloidosis is the term for a group of diseases where organs accumulate various insoluble proteins. http://bit.ly/cpoxRA
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