Exfoliative Dermatitis
Written by D C MorganThis is a condition characterised by generalised erythema and scaling. The common causes of exfoliative dermatitis are skin diseases like psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, pityriasis rubra pilaris, Norwegian scabies and chronic eczematous dermatitis with autosensitisation. It can sometimes he the external manifestation of an underlying malignancy especially lymphomas like Hodgkin’s disease and mycosis fungoides.
Occasionally drugs like […]
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Lichen Nitidus and Parapsoriasis
Written by D C MorganLichen nitidus Tiny, Shiny, pinhead sized, grouped papules appear on the forearms, abdomen:and male genitalia. The exact cause of this disease is not certain. Histology shows a granulomatous infiltration in the upper dermis. Usually it lasts for a few months. Treatment consists of application of corticosteroid ointment.
Parapsoriasis Guttate parapsoriasis usually appears as scaly papules on […]
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