Eruptive Xanthomas: Congenital Hyperlipoproteinemia
Patients diagnosed with eruptive xanthomas that are found to be caused by a deficiency in the enzyme lipoprotein lipase are classified as having type I hyperlipoproteinemia. This is a rare…
Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa
Treatment: Many therapies have been attempted, and their use is anecdotal at best. There have been no randomized, prospective, placebo-controlled trials for the treatment of this eruption. Many destructive modalities…
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Treatment: Treatment requires prompt recognition of the condition and immediate supportive care. Treatment of the underlying infection is a must, and in trauma-induced cases, bleeding must be stopped and coagulation…
Dermatomyositis: Cutaneous and Laboratory Findings
The use of sun protection and sunscreen cannot be overemphasized. Topical corticosteroids help relieve the itching and decrease some of the redness. The treatment of juvenile dermatomyositis is similar. It…
Dermatomyositis: Manifestations
Dermatomyositis is a multisystem disorder. Diagnostic criteria have been established by the American College of Rheumatology. They are based on the presence of clinical, laboratory, and histological findings. Not all…
Cutis Laxa
Treatment: The main goals of therapy is to screen for underlying cardiac or gastrointestinal abnormalities and for the possibility of aortic aneurysm or gastrointestinal diverticula formation. There is no medication…
Cutaneous Lupus: Manifestations
Specific therapies for cutaneous lupus include oral prednisone and hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine as the typical first-line agents. If these are unsuccessful, quinacrine can be added. Other agents that have been…
Cutaneous Lupus: Systemic Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus chilblains is a unique form of Raynaud’s phenomenon, and it is identical in clinical presentation to pernio. It may be that this is just pernio occurring in a patient…
Cutaneous Lupus: Band Test
Discoid lupus is one of the easiest forms of cutaneous lupus to recognize. It is most commonly found on the head and neck region and has a tendency to be…
Calciphylaxis
Treatment: No good therapy exists for calciphylaxis. Aggressive supportive care and early treatment of superinfections are critical. Surgical debridement of wounds is necessary to remove necrotic tissue that provides a…
