Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a malignant skin tumor that arises from the epidermal keratinocytes. They can develop on any cutaneous surface, including the head, neck, trunk, extremities, oral mucosa, periungual skin,…
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of infected female sandflies. It is caused by more than 20 species of Leishmania which is a flagellated protozoa.
Epidemiology:
- Worldwide, there are approximately …
Morphea
Morphea is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder, which is characterized by the hardening of the skin. It is a relatively uncommon disorder as the annual incidence rate is estimated to be 27 per million; however, the prevalence increases…
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
CTCL is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It is a group of lymphoproliferative disorders characterized by the localization of neoplastic T cells to the skin. CTCL tends to affect older individuals with a mean onset at 50 to 60 years of ag…
Leprosy
Leprosy or "Hansen's disease" is a contagious disease caused by mycobacterium leprae complex. In 2000, leprosy was eliminated as a cause of public health concern. Yet, cases still occur, especially in resource-limited countries such as India,…
Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophyte molds, and yeasts (mainly Candida species). Incidence increases with age, and it rarely occurs in children. Dermatophytes (Trichophyton rubrum) account…
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare disease that causes muscle inflammation and skin rash.
It can occur at any age, but it most often affects adults over the age of 50, the exact cause is not known but is thought to be an autoimmune…
Vitiligo: classification ,severity scoring system and psychosocial impact
The Vitiligo European Taskforce came to a consensus about the classification of vitiligo in 2007.
They decided on four main categories with subtypes. Classification
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Nonsegmental vitiligo
Focal …
Sunscreen Awareness Month
Introduction:
According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and May 28 is National Sunscreen Day, by the early 20-century sunscreen started to manufacture and by the mid-1970s that …
Psoriasis Awareness Month
August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month, which gives us the opportunity to educate the public about it. The below article elicits some information about psoriasis definition, causes, presentation, and treatment.
Psoriasis…
Vitamin D in Acne
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone found in the body that serves many purposes, most famously bone formation. Although vitamin D is most important for bone health, it also plays a key role in many of the body’s other fu…
Occupational skin manifestations
It is possible for some skin manifestations to arise due to an individual’s occupation, some of those occupations include hairdressers, food industry, health care, farmers, construction. Parts affected depend on exposure, m…