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The skin weighs an average of four kilograms, covers an area of two square metres, and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. [1] The two main types of human skin are: glabrous skin, the hairless skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [3]
Heřmanský–Pudlák syndrome (often written Hermansky–Pudlak syndrome or abbreviated HPS) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive [1] disorder which results in oculocutaneous albinism (decreased pigmentation), bleeding problems due to a platelet abnormality (platelet storage pool defect), and storage of an abnormal fat-protein compound (lysosomal accumulation of ceroid lipofuscin).
The skin weighs an average of 4 kg (8.8 lb), covers an area of about 2 m 2 (22 sq ft), and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. [1] The two main types of human skin are glabrous skin, the nonhairy skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the "palmoplantar" surfaces), and hair-bearing skin. [16]
Stasis dermatitis is diagnosed clinically by assessing the appearance of red plaques on the lower legs and the inner side of the ankle. Stasis dermatitis can resemble a number of other conditions, such as cellulitis and contact dermatitis, and at times needs the use of a duplex ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis or if clinical diagnosis alone is not sufficient.
Schamberg's disease is a skin disorder that causes a discoloration of the lower extremities. [ 4 ] It usually occurs in the lower extremities and rarely elsewhere. [ 4 ] This condition is caused by leaky blood vessels near the surface of the skin. [ 7 ] The cause of the leaky capillaries is usually not known. [ 7 ]
Shortly after my diagnosis, I came across a panel from the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), the world’s largest private nonprofit funder of melanoma research. Working with them through advocacy ...
Frequency. ~ 1 per 100,000 people per year [ 3 ] Dermatomyositis (DM) is a long-term inflammatory disorder which affects the skin and the muscles. [ 1 ] Its symptoms are generally a skin rash and worsening muscle weakness over time. [ 1 ] These may occur suddenly or develop over months. [ 1 ] Other symptoms may include weight loss, fever, lung ...
20% of the population [ 8 ] Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [ 2 ] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [ 1 ] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [ 1 ] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [ 1 ] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after ...