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Id reaction. Id reactions (also known as " disseminated eczema ", [1] and " generalized eczema " [1]) are types of acute dermatitis developing after days or weeks at skin locations distant from the initial inflammatory or infectious site. They can be localised or generalised. [2] [3] This is also known as an 'autoeczematous response' [4] and ...
Skin biopsy. Skin biopsy is a biopsy technique in which a skin lesion is removed to be sent to a pathologist to render a microscopic diagnosis. It is usually done under local anesthetic in a physician's office, and results are often available in 4 to 10 days. It is commonly performed by dermatologists.
Banki syndrome. Banki syndrome is a rare disorder in which two or more bones are fused. The symptoms may include: abnormality of the long bone of hand; short fingers or toes; permanent curving of the pinkie finger; fusion of wrist bones. The disorder has been reported in three generations of a single Hungarian family.
Ulcer (dermatology) An ulcer is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue. Ulcers can result in complete loss of the epidermis and often portions of the dermis and even subcutaneous fat. Ulcers are most common on the skin of the lower extremities and in the gastrointestinal tract.
Dermatology. Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. [1] [2] It is a speciality with both medical and surgical aspects. [3] [4] [5] A dermatologist is a specialist medical doctor who manages diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems. [2] [6]
After a diabetes diagnosis scared her, this mom lost 130 pounds and now walks 5 miles every day (Courtesy Kristi Ledgerwood) Thanks to the low-carb diet, a walking routine and medication, she’s ...
The skin weighs an average of 4 kg (8.8 lb), covers an area of about 2 m 2 (22 sq ft), and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The two main types of human skin are glabrous skin, the nonhairy skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin.
The DLQI has been translated into over 115 languages. The full translations are available at the Cardiff University Department of Dermatology website. Scoring. Each question is scored from 0 to 3, giving a possible score range from 0 (meaning no impact of skin disease on quality of life) to 30 (meaning maximum impact on quality of life).