Clinical Dermatology

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Archive for January, 2008

Correct Contact Lenses for your Sensitive Eyes

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

If you are thinking of getting contact lenses, finding the correct lens can be a little tricky, especially if you suffer from sensitive skin or eyes. First of all, you naturally have to make a visit to your local eye care professional. Since approximately 1 out of 10 shouldn’t wear lenses due to various medical […]

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Immunofluorescent Techniques use of Dermatologic Diseases

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Immunofluorescent
Immunofluorescent techniques are extremely useful in the diagnosis of several dermatologic diseases. University medical centers and most private dermatopathology laboratories have the facilities to carry out these tests. Transport solutions, such as Michel’s solution, are easily available so that specimens of skin to be tested for direct immunofluorescence can be mailed if necessary. Two types […]

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Diagnostic Hallmarks

Distribution: 70% of the skin surface area is involved
History of a preceding, localized skin disease in about 50% of patients

Clinical Presentation
Exfoliative erythrodermatitis is not a single disease but rather is an extreme example of an eczematous reaction pattern. The term “exfoliative erythrodermatitis” is used when eczematous disease covers 70% or more of […]

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