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Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis rosea is an acute exanthem of unknown etiology that is self-limiting and resolves within one to three months. It is a common skin disorder with distinctive erythematous oval scaly eruption of the trunk and limbs, characterized by…
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Kimura disease

  Kimura disease is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes lymphadenopathy, a condition in which lymph nodes become enlarged. It is caused by an abnormal immune response to a viral infection, which results in the production of autoantibodies…
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Trichomycosis Axillaris

  What is the cause of Trichomycosis Axillaris?  Trichomycosis axillaris, also known as trichobacteriosis is a superficial bacterial infection of the underarm hairs caused by Cornyebacterium sp. What is the clinical presentation? The …
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Poikiloderma of Civatte

    Poikiloderma of civatte is a chronic benign skin condition. It is characterised by a triad of skin atrophy, hyper\hypopigmentation and telangiectasia. It is most commonly seen in middle aged fair-skinned people, especially…
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Clinical Presentation of Sézary Syndrome

  Sézary syndrome (SS) is a leukemic type of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) in which the peripheral blood contains a large number of circulating malignant (Sézary) cells. SS is assumed to be made up of mature epidermotropic skin h…
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Dermatofibroma

Dermatofibroma, aka cutaneous fibrous histiocytoma, is a benign fibrous nodule composed of fibroblasts and histiocytes. It mainly occurs on the lower extremities. Dermatofibromas are mostly seen in females —although some histological variants a…
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Sunscreen

Ultraviolet radiation exposure causes deleterious effects on the skin, contributing to skin aging, cancer and photosensitivity. To prevent its impact, sunscreen application is imperative in protecting the skin against these harmful radiation.    The …
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Female Pattern Hair Loss

Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a type of nonscarring hair loss that affects mostly adult women. The disorder is marked by the loss of terminal hairs in the frontal and vertex regions of the scalp, resulting in an apparent loss of hair…
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Monkeypox

  Monkeypox virus belongs to the orthopoxvirus genus. Orthopoxvirus is a genus of viruses in the family Poxviridae –the same family as cowpox and smallpox. Monkeypox is endemic in several African countries. Since 13 May 2022, several c…
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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is by far the most common cutaneous malignancy. Basal cell carcinoma is a tumor that grows slowly and rarely metastasizes.  BCC is more common among males living in geographic locations with greater UV exposure. Furthermore, …
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Melanoma

What is melanoma? Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that affects melanocytes, which are pigment-producing cells that give skin its color. Melanoma is more likely to spread and invade other organs in the body, making it more dangerous…
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Pachyonychia congenita

Pachyonychia congenita is a rare inherited disorder of keratinization that primarily affects the nails and skin. Affected people develop thickened skin on the soles and palms, white patches on the tongue and mouth, and bumps around the elbow…