Dermatology - Dermatofibroma
Dermatology - Dermatofibroma Dermatofibromas are prevalent cutaneous nodules that resemble buttons and typically appear on the limbs. They hold significance solely due to their aesthetic appeal or the potential confusion they may cause as colored grow
Dermatology - Telogen Effluvium
Dermatology - Telogen Effluvium The temporary increased shedding of typical club hairs from dormant scalp follicles is known as telogen effluvium, and it is caused by a rapid transition from the anagen (growth phase) to the catagen and telogen phases (
Dermatology - Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis
Dermatology - Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis An autosomal dominant mutation of keratin 1 and 10, the genes encoding keratins involved in epidermal differentiation, results in epidermolytic hyperkeratosis. Blisters can be localized or widespread when e
Dermatology - Cryptococcosis
Dermatology - Cryptococcosis A initial lung infection known as cryptococcosis can spread to the skin and meninges in vulnerable individuals. Soil and bird droppings include the yeast serotypes A, B, C, and D of Cryptococcus neoformans. Most cutaneous
Dermatology - Cutanose Larvae Migrans
Dermatology - Cutanose Larvae Migrans The cutaneous infestation caused by hookworm larvae that pierce human skin is known as cutaneous larva migrans. Humans are abnormal, hopeless hosts that pick up the parasite from animal excrement-contaminated enviro
Dermatology - Erythema Multiforme Syndrome
Dermatology - Erythema multiforme syndrome Erythema multiforme is a frequent reaction pattern of blood vessels in the dermis with secondary epidermal changes that appear as erythematous iris-shaped papular and vesiculobullous lesions on the extremities (
Dermatology - Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Dermatology - Lichen Simplex Chronicus Lichen simplex chronicus is a specific, localized manifestation of lichenification that occurs in distinct plaques as a result of continuous rubbing and scratching. This condition manifests in persons who are at lea
Dermatology - Perioral Dermatitis
Dermatology - Perioral Dermatitis Perioral dermatitis primarily affects females and typically starts between the ages of 16 and 45, however it can also occur in infants and the elderly. The exact etiology is uncertain, although outbreaks are significantl
Dermatology - Tinea Capitis
Dermatology - Tinea capitis Tinea is a fungal infection that affects the outer layers of the skin, nails, and hair. It is caused by a specific type of fungus called dermatophytes. The spores of these fungi, known as arthrospores, can remain viable in skin
Symptoms and Signs – Differential Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
Symptoms and Signs – Differential Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer • Strictures • Metastatic carcinoma (prostate, sarcoma) • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) • Infectious or inflammatory lesions • Extrinsic masses (cysts, abscesses) • Diverticular disease •
