A blog about dermatology and its related topics. Guide to cope up with dermatology disorders and some dermatology treatments.
The most common and important causes of white lesions in the mouth include the normal bite line, lichen planus, lupus erythematosus, secondary syphilis (lues), leukoplakia, candidiasis, and human papilloma virus infection. All of these diseases except candidiasis occur because of the development of a byperkeratotic surface in an area normally lacking the ability to form […]
Acral Eczematous Diseases
Several eczematous diseases preferentially involve the hands and feet. For this reason one should not use the term “hand eczema” or “foot eczema” as a diagnostic term. One must specifically attempt to identify which process is responsible: atopic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, scabies, contact dermatitis, or secondary eczematization of a noneczematous disease. Guidelines for […]
Diagnostic Criteria
In most instances, the failure to correctly identify a given skin disease does not have life or death consequences. Melanoma constitutes one exception to this generalization. The prognosis in melanoma corresponds most directly with the depth of invasion, and this, in turn, relates at least in part to the duration of the lesion. Correct […]
Cytotoxic
A variety of cytotoxic agents are used for the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as pemphigus, pemphigoid, dermatomyositis, and lupus erythematosus. The most commonly administered medications include azathioprine (Imuran), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), and methotrexate. For the most part, these medications are used only for patients nonresponsive to steroids or in instances where steroid side effects […]