Papular mucinosis = الداء المخاطيني الحطاطي

Papular mucinosis = الداء المخاطيني الحطاطي Mucinoses There are six types of cutaneous mucinosis: (a) generalized myxedema, (b) pretibial myxedema, (c) lichen myxedematosus or papular mucinosis, (d) reticular erythematous mucinosis or plaquelike mucinosis, (e) self­healing juvenile cutaneous mucinosis, and (f) scleredema. Regular demonstration of the presence of mucin in the dermis is possible only in […]

Read More

Paraffinoma = الورم البارافيني

Paraffinoma = الورم البارافيني Paraffinoma Foreign-body reactions may occur following injections of oily substances such as mineral oil (paraffin) typically into the breasts , genitalia, or scalp  for cosmetic purposes. These occur as irregular, plaquelike indurations of the skin and subcutaneous tissue . Ulcers or abscesses may develop. The interval between the time of injection and […]

Read More

Parapsoriasis Large-plaque = نظير الصدف كبير اللويحات

Parapsoriasis Large-plaque = نظير الصدف كبير اللويحات Parapsoriasis There are three entities described as parapsoriasis: small-plaque parapsoriasis, large-plaque parapsoriasis, and parapsoriasis variegata. Large-plaque parapsoriasis and parapsoriasis variegata are best considered as early stages of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma/mycosis fungoides. The small-plaque parapsoriasis is also known as xanthoerythrodermia perstans of Crocker  and as digitate dermatosis . Pink-to-yellow, slightly scaly, oval or elongated, […]

Read More

Pellagra = البيللاغرا

Pellagra = البيللاغرا Pellagra The word “pellagra” is derived from two Italian words, “pelle,” meaning “skin,” and “agra,” meaning “sharp burning” or “rough.” Although primarily ascribed to niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency, other vitamin deficiencies or protein malnutrition  appear integral to the development of the pellagra symptom complex. Presenting as cutaneous lesions, gastrointestinal symptoms, and mental changes, pellagra has been ascribed […]

Read More
error: Content is protected !!