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Leukoplakia is more common in middle-aged and elderly males. [30] The prevalence increases with increasing age. [2] In areas of the world where smokeless tobacco use is common, there is a higher prevalence. [2] In the Middle East region, the prevalence of leukoplakia is less than 1% (0.48%). [46]
Molluscum contagiosum (MC), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center. [1] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [1] Any area of the skin may be affected, with abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being the most ...
Hairy leukoplakia is a white patch on the side of the tongue with a corrugated or hairy appearance. It is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and occurs usually in persons who are immunocompromised , especially those with human immunodeficiency virus infection/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS).
The New Zealand Dermatological Society is a not-for-profit incorporated society for dermatologists in New Zealand. Its website for public education, DermNet , was started in 1996. [ 1 ]
Warty dyskeratoma. Warty dyskeratoma, also known as an Isolated dyskeratosis follicularis, [1]: 777 is a benign [2] epidermal proliferation with distinctive histologic findings that may mimic invasive squamous cell carcinoma [3] and commonly manifests as an umbilicated (Having a central mark or depression resembling a navel) lesion with a keratotic plug, [4] WD have some histopathologic ...
Hairy tongue may be confused with hairy leukoplakia, however the latter usually occurs on the sides of the tongue and is associated with an opportunistic infection with Epstein–Barr virus on a background immunocompromise (almost always human immunodeficiency virus infection but rarely other conditions which suppress the immune system). [6]
The cause is unknown, [2] but it is thought to be caused by intracellular edema of the superficial epithelial cells coupled with retention of superficial parakeratin. . Although leukoedema is thought to be a developmental condition, it may be more common and more pronounced in smokers, and becomes less noticeable when smoking is
[1] In 1995, Oakley and a group of New Zealand dermatologists created DermNet, a medical resource site focused on dermatology. [2] Oakley learned how to code and programme to create the website, which was made to be a source of information for dermatologists and patients. [3] DermNet was registered as a charitable trust in 2013. [4]