Dermatology - Human African Trypanomiasis
Human African Trypanomiasis Ninety-five percent of reported cases of sleeping sickness in West Africa are caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense. East African sleeping sickness is caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense. The tse-tse fly is the vector.
Dermatology - Leishmaniasis
Dermatology - Leishmaniasis Sandflies are the primary vector of infection with one of the numerous species of the obligatory intracellular protozoa Leishmania, which causes leishmaniasis. One to eight weeks after the attack, primary lesions appear at t
Dermatology - Diabetic Dermopathy
Dermatology - Diabetic Dermopathy On the anterior lower legs, there are circumscribed, atrophic, somewhat depressed, pink to brown macules that develop in crops and gradually go away. New lesions occasionally develop and may even ulcerate. A biopsy may
Dermatology - Non Genital Human Papillomavirus ( HPV) Infection
Dermatology - Non Genital Human Papillomavirus ( HPV) Infection Human HPV is widely distributed and can cause subclinical infections, a variety of benign clinical lesions on the skin and mucous membranes (such as warts), and, more dangerously, premaligna
Dermatology - Erythema Nodosum
Dermatology - Erythema Nodosum Painful nodules can occur on the lower legs as a result of erythema nodosum, an essential and prevalent pattern of acute inflammation and immunologic response of the subcutaneous fat. It is the most prevalent form of pannic
Dermatology - Allergic Phytodermatitis
Dermatology - Allergic Phytodermatitis Those who are allergic to plants can develop allergic phytodermatitis, which manifests as a linear pattern of sudden, extremely itchy, eczematous dermatitis. On the other hand, phytophotodermatitis is a type of phot
Dermatology - Lamellar Ichthyosis
Dermatology - Lamellar Ichthyosis Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare genetic skin disorder characterized by the presence of dry, scaly skin. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that both parents must carry the gene for the condition in o
Dermatology - Sweet Syndrome
Dermatology - Sweet Syndrome A rare, sudden, and recurring cutaneous reaction caused by cytokines and related with several causes. The age at which symptoms first appear is typically between 30 and 60 years, with a higher prevalence in women compared to
Dermatology - Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dermatology - Seborrheic Dermatitis Dermatitis is a prevalent and persistent skin condition characterized by inflammation and flaking. It primarily affects areas with high sebaceous gland activity, including the face, scalp, presternal area, and body fo
Dermatology - Viral Exanthem
Dermatology - Viral Exanthem Primary systemic viral infections commonly manifest with distinctive mucocutaneous rashes, exanthems, and enanthems. An exanthem refers to a rash that appears on the skin as a result of a systemic condition. Enanthem, on the
