Dermatology - Tinea Pedis  Tinea Pedis  A particular class of fungus known as dermatiophytes is responsible for the infection of keratinized cutaneous tissues that causes tinea; arthrospores from these species can live for up to a year in skin scales. The

Dermatology - Scurvy  Scurvy is an acute or chronic illness that arises in newborns or children who exclusively consume processed milk or in adults who avoid salads and raw vegetables because of a dietary shortage of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Pregnancy,

Dermatology - Mammary Paget Disease  Mammary Paget disease is a malignant tumor that mimics a persistent eczematous dermatitis and affects the nipple or areola unilaterally. It typically affects women over 50 and is indicative of the continuous spread of

Dermatology - Cryoglobulinemia Serum immunoglobulin complexed with other immunoglobulins or proteins (which precipitates at low temperatures and redissolves at 37°C) is known as cryoglobulinemia. Cryoglobinemia is linked to a number of diseases, such as

Dermatology - Molluscum Contagiosum  A self-limiting viral infection of the epidermis, molluscum contagiosum heals on its own--with the exception of immunocompromised people. Males are more likely than females to contract molluscum infections, and they are

Dermatology - Trichotillomania Patients with trichotillomania may deny pulling or plucking their own hair. Trichotillomania is a compulsive desire or habit to pluck hair that may be related to a specific event or persistent stress. Damage Hair loss can

Acanthosis Nigricans Acanthosis nigricans is a cutaneous sign associated with medication administration, cancer, and endocrine problems (especially diabetes); it has a slow beginning, which accelerates with malignancy. Type 1: An endocrine illness is not

Dermatology - Merkel Cell Carcinoma Merkel cell carcinoma, also known as cutaneous neuroendocrine tumor, is an uncommon form of solid tumor that is mostly found in Caucasians and often manifests beyond the age of 50. Individuals with immunosuppression ex

Fixed Drug  Reaction  An unfavorable cutaneous reaction to an ingested medicine is known as a fixed drug eruption, and it is typified by the development of a single (or sometimes several) erythematous patch or plaque. Tetracyclines, sulfa medications, me

Dermatology - Darier Disease Due to a loss-of-function mutation in the ATP2A2 gene, Darier disease is an uncommon, autosomal-dominant, hereditary condition with a late start and symptoms related to the mucocutaneous and nail areas. Painful, itchy, and