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Cutaneous leiomyoma, also known as leiomyoma cutis, [1] or cutaneous leiomyomata, [2] is a benign skin tumor made of smooth muscle cells. [3] There are three different types of cutaneous leiomyomas, genital leiomyomas, angioleiomyomas, and piloleiomyomas. Cutaneous leiomyomas can occur sporadically or as a part of a genetic condition.
Xeroderma, xerosis or xerosis cutis, or simply dry skin, is a skin condition characterized by excessively dry skin. [2] The term derives from Greek ξηρός (xeros) 'dry' and δέρμα (derma) 'skin'. In most cases, dry skin can safely be treated with moisturizers (also called emollients).
Leukemia cutis is the infiltration of neoplastic leukocytes or their precursors into the skin resulting in clinically identifiable cutaneous lesions. [1] This condition may be contrasted with leukemids , which are skin lesions that occur with leukemia, but which are not related to leukemic cell infiltration.
The dermis is composed of three major types of cells: [3] fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells.. Apart from these cells, the dermis is also composed of matrix components such as collagen (which provides strength), elastin (which provides elasticity), and extrafibrillar matrix, an extracellular gel-like substance primarily composed of glycosaminoglycans (most notably hyaluronan ...
Cutis, often termed the "true skin", is composed of the epidermis and the dermis. [1] The dermis contains blood vessels, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles. [2] The epidermis and the dermis contain sensory nerve endings to detect changes in the environment. [2] The cutis is the layer located above the subcutis. [2
Dystrophic calcinosis cutis is the most prevalent kind of calcification on the skin. [2] The ectopic calcified mass usually consists of amorphous calcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite . [ 6 ] Dystrophic calcification is linked to a number of illnesses, such as infections, hereditary diseases, cutaneous neoplasms, and connective tissue diseases ...
Cutaneous lymphoma, also known as lymphoma cutis, is when lymphoma involves the skin. [1] It is characterized by a proliferation of lymphoid tissue. [2] There are two main classes of lymphomas that affect the skin: [citation needed] Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma; Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma
Follicular hyperkeratosis, also known as keratosis pilaris (KP), is a skin condition characterized by excessive development of keratin in hair follicles, resulting in rough, cone-shaped, elevated papules. The openings are often closed with a white plug of encrusted sebum.