Dermatology - Pediculosis Capitis ( Lice Infestation)  Pediculosis capitis refers to an infestation of lice on the scalp. Head lice infestations occur when these parasites consume blood from the scalp and neck and lay eggs, also known as nits, on the hai

Dermatology - Dominant  Ichthyosis Vulgaris Dominant ichthyosis is a hereditary condition that follows an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning it is passed down from one generation to the next. It typically starts between the ages of 3 and 12 months and

Dermatology - Dyshidrotic eczematous dermatitis Dyshidrotic eczema is a specific form of dermatitis that affects the hands and feet, characterized by the presence of vesicles. It can occur suddenly, last for a long time, or reoccur periodically. Pruritu

Dermatology - Papular Urticaria ( Bug Bites)  Papular Urticaria, also known as bug bites, is a skin condition. Arthropod bites can cause cutaneous reactions that are either inflammatory or allergic in nature. These reactions are characterized by a highl

Dermatology - Necrobiosis Lipoidica Necrobiosis lipoidica is a skin condition that frequently, although not always, occurs in individuals with diabetes mellitus. It typically affects young adults, but is also seen in juvenile diabetics. Women are afflict

Dermatology - Bullous Impetigo The primary causative agents of impetigo are Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic Streptococcus group A. Bullous impetigo occurs due to the localized synthesis of epidermolytic toxin by S. aureus bacteria. These microorg

Dermatology - Varicose Veins Varicose veins occur when there is a chronic problem with the flow of blood back to the heart, leading to increasing pressure in the capillaries. The highest occurrence of the beginning of symptoms often happens between the ag

Dermatology - Nail Findings of Lichen Planus  Approximately 10% of persons with disseminated lichen planus experience nail involvement, which can result in the destruction of the nails. In other cases, nail lesions may be the sole indication of the condi

Dermatology - Meningococcemia Neisseria meningitides establishes itself in the human nasopharynx and is transmitted from one person to another through respiratory droplets. The symptoms of meningococcal meningitis are characteristic of bacterial meningiti

Dermatology - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) SJS and toxic TEN are both severe and potentially fatal mucocutaneous reactions marked by widespread necrosis and separation of the epidermis. SJS and TEN are different form