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Psoriasis. What it looks like: Psoriasis causes patches of thickened skin, most often with silver, scaly flakes.It’s usually found around the elbows, feet, knees, palms, and you can even have ...
These lesions, called plaques, may be irregularly round-shaped to oval and are 10 cm (4 in) or larger in diameter. [2] They can be very thin plaques that are asymptomatic or mildly pruritic . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Large-plaque parapsoriasis is a common associate of retiform parapsoriasis , can be accompanied by poikiloderma vasculare atrophicans , and ...
Skin conditions resulting from errors in metabolism are caused by enzymatic defects that lead to an accumulation or deficiency of various cellular components, including, but not limited to, amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. [16] Acute intermittent porphyria; Adrenoleukodystrophy (Schilder's disease) Alkaptonuria
Wrinkly skin syndrome (WSS) is a rare genetic condition characterized by sagging, wrinkled skin, low skin elasticity, and delayed fontanelle (soft spot) closure, along with a range of other symptoms. [1] The disorder exhibits an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern with mutations in the ATP6V0A2 gene, leading to abnormal glycosylation events ...
Psoriatic erythroderma can be congenital or secondary to an environmental trigger. [12] [13] [14] Environmental triggers that have been documented include sunburn, skin trauma, psychological stress, systemic illness, alcoholism, drug exposure, chemical exposure (e.g., topical tar, computed tomography contrast material), and the sudden cessation of medication.
This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes L60-L75 within Chapter XII: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue should be included in this category.
The report acknowledged that psoriasis is a relatively common skin condition in children, but "the pustular variant is rare." Out of 1,262 cases of psoriasis in children, a "0.6% rate of pustular variants" was found. [5] When GPP does occur in children, it usually appears during the first year of life. [11]
Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is also known as (von Zumbusch) acute generalized pustular psoriasis in acute cases, and as impetigo herpetiformis during pregnancy. [3] [5] GPP is a rare and severe form of psoriasis that may require hospitalization. This form of psoriasis is characterized by an acute onset of numerous pustules on top of ...