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  2. Histopathologic diagnosis of dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Focal, usually mild, spongiosis with overlying scale crust, with a few neutrophils; The crust is often centered on a follicle; The papillary dermis is generally mildly edematous; Dilated blood vessels in the superficial vascular plexus; Mild superficial perivascular infiltrate of lymphocytes, histiocytes and occasional neutrophils.

  3. Spongiosis - Wikipedia

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    Histopathological image of dyshidrotic dermatitis, showing focal spongiotic change in the epidermis. Spongiosis is mainly intercellular [1] edema (abnormal accumulation of fluid) in the epidermis, [2] and is characteristic of eczematous dermatitis, manifested clinically by intraepidermal vesicles (fluid-containing spaces), "juicy" papules, and/or lichenification. [3]

  4. Skin condition - Wikipedia

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    The dermis contains two vascular networks that run parallel to the skin surface—one superficial and one deep plexus—which are connected by vertical communicating vessels. [ 21 ] [ 25 ] The function of blood vessels within the dermis is fourfold: to supply nutrition, to regulate temperature, to modulate inflammation, and to participate in ...

  5. Dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    By histopathology, superficial dermatitis (in the epidermis, papillary dermis, and superficial vascular plexus) can basically be classified into either of the following groups: [41] Vesiculobullous lesions; Pustular dermatosis; Non vesiculobullous, non-pustular; With epidermal changes; Without epidermal changes.

  6. Chronic venous insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition characterized by blood pooling in the veins, leading to increased pressure and strain on the vein walls. [1] The most common cause of CVI is superficial venous reflux, which often results in the formation of varicose veins, a treatable condition. [2]

  7. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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    The dermis contains two vascular networks that run parallel to the skin surface—one superficial and one deep plexus—which are connected by vertical communicating vessels. [8] [11] The function of blood vessels within the dermis is fourfold: to supply nutrition, to regulate temperature, to modulate inflammation, and to participate in wound ...

  8. Superficial thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Superficial thrombophlebitis is due to inflammation and/or thrombosis, and,less commonly, infection of the vein. It is generally a benign, self-limiting disorder; however, it can be complicated by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and even pulmonary embolism (PE) [ 4 ] Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis is known as Trousseau's syndrome , which can ...

  9. Venous plexus - Wikipedia

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    In vertebrates, a venous plexus is a normal congregation anywhere in the body of multiple veins. [1] A list of venous plexuses: This list is incomplete; ...