Symmetrical—lesions appear to be distributed in a similar arrangement on differing sides of the body (Figure 3, see slideshow) Once the configuration and distribution has been determined, the next ...

The differential diagnosis for TFFD includes a variety of dermatologic diseases, all of which are characterized by hyperpigmented plaques. These include pityriasis versicolor, acanthosis nigricans, ...

Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer that causes skin blotches and tumors. It has three skin stages, and the patch stage is one of them. The human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) causes Kaposi sarcoma. HHV8 may be ...

Why has this asymptomatic man in his 60s with an unremarkable medical history suddenly developed gray-white plaque on his soft palate? That's the question facing Jianjun Qiao, MD, PhD, of Zhejiang ...

Psoriasis can involve any area of the skin. The most common areas are those that are prone to significant trauma from rubbing or scratching. These areas include the elbows, knees and scalp. However, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The rash was composed of two round flesh-colored plaques with central clearing and raised borders but without ...

Inverse psoriasis forms discolored patches on the body’s skin folds, such as the armpits, genitals, and under the breasts or buttocks. Because these skin folds are called flexures, it’s also is known ...

Photo Credit: Adapted from: Ambrose JA. TCT-54: The distribution of hgh-risk plaques with respect to artery stenosis in non-culprit non-ischemic native coronary lesions of diabetic patients: data from ...

Dermatology Nursing. 2005;17(2):165-166. Dermatology Nursing Essentials: A Core Curriculum (2nd edition) was written to provide the reader with core knowledge about the specialty of dermatology ...