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[2] [11] In one study of 28 patients, the disorder was complicated by involvement of the kidney (36% of cases), lung (27%), and liver (11%). [12] It is the least severe of the SCARs disorders, typically shows a mild course, and is rarely associated with severe complications although superinfection of skin lesions may be life-threatening. [2 ...
Familial disseminated comedones without dyskeratosis (FDCWD) is a rare autosomal dominant skin disorder characterized by the presence of numerous comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) on the face, trunk, and extremities. [1] The comedones are typically asymptomatic and do not lead to scarring.
DeSanto-Shinawi (DESSH) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by genetic variations (mutations) in a gene called WW Domain-Containing Adaptor with Coiled-coil Region (the WAC gene). [1] The condition was first described in 2015 in six individuals. [ 2 ]
SJS is a rare and serious skin disorder caused by an allergic reaction to a medication. Symptoms include a fever, sore mouth and throat, fatigue, burning eyes, red or purple rashes and blisters on ...
Dermatographic urticaria is sometimes called "skin writing", as it is possible to mark deliberate patterns onto the skin. The condition manifests as an allergic-like reaction, causing a warm red wheal to appear on the skin. As it is often the result of scratches, involving contact with other materials, it can be confused with an allergic ...
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is thick leathery skin with exaggerated skin markings caused by sudden itching and excessive rubbing and scratching. [1] It generally results in small bumps, patches, scratch marks and scale. [1] It typically affects the neck, scalp, upper eyelids, ears, palms, soles, ankles, wrists, genital areas and bottom. [1]
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also spelt seborrheic dermatitis in American English) is a long-term skin disorder. [4] Symptoms include flaky, scaly, greasy, and occasionally itchy and inflamed skin. [2] [3] Areas of the skin rich in oil-producing glands are often affected including the scalp, face, and chest. [4]
Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare chronic blistering skin disease and the most common form of pemphigus.Pemphigus was derived from the Greek word pemphix, meaning blister. [1] It is classified as a type II hypersensitivity reaction in which antibodies are formed against desmosomes, components of the skin that function to keep certain layers of skin bound to each other.