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Dermatology

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronic condition that results in dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It is more prevalent in those with a family history of the disease. Though it usually starts in young children, it can occur at any age.

Atopic Dermatitis

Bullous Pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a non-contagious autoimmune condition characterized by blisters on the skin. These form when antibodies mistakenly attack proteins that help connect the outer skin layer (epidermis) to the deeper skin layer (dermis), causing them to separate.

Bullous Pemphigoid

Calciphylaxis

Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA), is a rare and serious condition characterized by the calcification of small blood vessels in the subcutaneous tissue and skin.

Calciphylaxis

Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a form of cancer affecting a type of white blood cell known as T cells, with manifestations primarily on the skin.

Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma

Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads through mosquito bites. The dengue virus is carried by female mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti species. These mosquitoes are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, which makes dengue prevalent in many parts of the world.

Dengue Fever

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic, autoimmune, itchy blistering disease associated with gluten sensitivity. It is caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in some grains, including wheat, rye, and barley.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare type of locally aggressive skin cancer. It originates from connective tissue cells in the dermis layer of the skin.

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the muscles and skin. It is characterized by inflammation in the muscles, leading to muscle weakness and stiffness, as well as skin rashes.

Dermatomyositis

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a type of patterned scarring hair loss characterized by a gradual recession of the hairline, primarily affecting women.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is marked by sterile pustules and it presents as a potentially serious condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated promptly. The available treatment options are limited; however, novel medications now approved seek to manage pustular outbreaks.

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Hair Thinning

Hair loss affects at least a third of women. But unlike men, women typically experience thinning hair without going bald, and there can be a number of different underlying causes for the problem.

Hair Thinning

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition that results in the formation of small, painful lumps beneath the skin. Lump formation is most common in skin folds where skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks, and breasts. The lumps ma...

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Impetigo

Impetigo, also known as “school sores,” is a skin infection characterized by red to purplish sores that rupture and scab over into golden-yellow crusts. It is highly contagious and most commonly spread among young children ages 2 to 5.

Impetigo

Lichen Planopilaris

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is a rare inflammatory condition affecting hair follicles in the scalp, brows, pubic area, or other hair-bearing skin. It leads to permanent hair loss in the affected areas due to scarring.

Lichen Planopilaris

Livedo Reticularis

Livedo reticularis (LR) is a chronic, painful, thrombo-occlusive cutaneous vasculopathy that affects the distal lower extremities and feet. LR manifests as a characterized hyperpigmented color change, either temporary or permanent, with a mottled, reddish-blue to purple, intact circular or net-like structure.

Livedo Reticularis

Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which a person’s immune system attacks healthy organs and tissues in the body. This can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain, fatigue, inflammation, rashes, hair loss, and nail changes.

Lupus

Morphea

Morphea is an inflammatory skin condition caused by increased collagen deposition that leads to patches of thickened skin. It is also known as localized scleroderma and primarily appears on the chest, belly, and back.

Morphea

Pemphigus Vulgaris

Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare auto-immune disorder that affects the skin and mucous membranes. In this condition, the immune system mistakenly attacks the part of the skin that attaches it to the underlying layers, leading to the formation of painful blisters and sores.

Pemphigus Vulgaris

Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica

Pityriasis lichenoides chronica (PLC) is a self-limited rare inflammatory skin condition that presents with multiple scaly, erythematous to brown papules on the trunk and extremities.

Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica

Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis rosea is a common benign skin rash and is not contagious. It typically occurs under the age of 35 and is sometimes preceded by a sore throat or fever.

Pityriasis Rosea

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that causes patches of flaky skin (plaques) with overlying white or silvery scales. Psoriasis can also affect the nails and joints, and can start at any age.

Psoriasis

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful, rapidly progressing ulcers. Treatment typically involves immunosuppressive medications and wound care management.

Pyoderma Gangrenosum