Synopsis

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(1) Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France   Abstract Features that must be part of the description of a primary lesion are listed in Box 11.1. When a patient has…

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Palpable Lesions: Overview

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(1) Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France   30.1 Single Lesions 30.2 Multiple Lesions Abstract Palpable lesions may be solid or contain fluid; in the latter case, one must refer…

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Melasma

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Figure 14.1 Centrofacial melasma. Brown, reticular patches are noted on the forehead, cheeks, upper lip, nose, and chin Differential Diagnosis The patient’s clinical presentation was most consistent with melasma. Postinflammatory…

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Vitiligo

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Figure 16.1 Depigmented patches on the cutaneous lips and periorificial skin Figure 16.2 Depigmented patches on the bilateral dorsal hands Figure 16.3 Depigmented patches on the mid-back and bilateral axilla…

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Tinea Versicolor

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Figure 11.1 Tinea versicolor. Multiple well-marginated hypopigmented round to oval macules, with fine dust-like scaling, on the back Figure 11.2 Tinea versicolor. Close up. Hypopigmented macules on the back have…

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Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation

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Figure 13.1 Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. 30 year-old African-American woman with ill-defined hyperpigmented macules and patches on the chest Clinical Differential Diagnosis In this particular case of scattered macules and patches involving…

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Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

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Figure 3.1 Pseudofolliculitis barbae. 2–4 mm skin-colored and hyperpigmented perifollicular papules, confined to the mandible and neck Figure 3.2 Pseudofolliculitis barbae in a woman. Scattered skin-colored and hyperpigmented perifollicular papules…

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Acne Vulgaris

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Figure 1.1 Inflammatory acne vulgaris. Multiple erythematous papules and pustules and enlarged pores are noted on the cheeks, nose, jawline, and chin. Hyperpigmented macules are also noted on the cheeks…

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Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans

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Figure 15.1 Erythema dyschromicum perstans. Ash-like, slate gray to blue, oval macules and patches are noted on the chest (a) and antecubital fossa (b) Differential Diagnosis The differential diagnosis of…

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Atopic Dermatitis

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Figure 7.1 Atopic Dermatitis. Hyperpigmented scaly patches at the knees bilaterally Figure 7.2 Atopic Dermatitis. Hyperpigmented scaly plaques at the ankles bilaterally Differential Diagnosis Based on age and clinical exam,…

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