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Many of these rashes can be resolved with proper treatment, except in the case of inside-out rashes caused by genetics. Ahead, you’ll find pictures of common skin rashes, plus symptoms to look ...
Pastia's sign, Pastia lines, or Thompson's sign is a clinical sign in which pink or red lines formed of confluent petechiae are found in skin creases, particularly the crease in the antecubital fossa, the soft depression on the inside of the arm; the folding crease divides this fossa where the forearm meets the (upper) arm (the biceps, triceps, humerus section of the upper extremity); the ...
The cubital fossa, antecubital fossa, chelidon, or inside of elbow is the area on the anterior side of the upper part between the arm and forearm of a human or other hominid animals. It lies anteriorly to the elbow (antecubital) (Latin cubitus) when in standard anatomical position. The cubital fossa is a triangular area having three borders. [1]
Olecranon bursitis is a condition characterized by swelling, redness, and pain at the tip of the elbow. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] If the underlying cause is due to an infection , fever may be present. [ 2 ] The condition is relatively common and is one of the most frequent types of bursitis .
Atopic dermatitis of the inside crease of the elbow: Specialty: Dermatology, Clinical Immunology and Allergy: Symptoms: Itchy, red, swollen, cracked skin [2] Complications: Skin infections, hay fever, asthma [2] Usual onset: Childhood [2] [3] Causes: Unknown [2] [3] Risk factors: Family history, living in a city, dry climate [2] Diagnostic method
RS3PE typically involves the joints of the extremities, specifically the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints, wrists, shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles. [4] It is more common in older adults, with the mean age between 70 and 80 years in most studies. [4] [5] It occurs more often in men than in women with a 2:1 ratio.
This swelling begins near the source of infection, but eventually continues down the leg. In some cases, the swelling also travels distally. Treatment includes cleaning the wound and caring for it properly, the administration of NSAIDs, such as phenylbutazone, cold hosing, applying a sweat wrap or a poultice, and mild exercise. [citation needed]
Ulnar neuropathy at the cubital tunnel is diagnosed based on characteristic symptoms and signs. Intermittent or static numbness in the small finger and ulnar half of the ring finger, weakness or atrophy of the first dorsal interosseous, positive Tinel sign over the ulnar nerve proximal to the cubital tunnel, and positive elbow flexion test (elicitation of paresthesia in the small and ring ...