Other Signs
(1) Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France 8.1 Diascopy 8.2 Wood’s Light Examination 8.3 Applying Certain Substances on the Skin 8.4 Linear Stimulation 8.5 Skin Traction 8.6 Köbner and…
Erosions and Ulcerations
(1) Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Abstract These lesions are the consequence of a loss of substance that can either be superficial (erosion), allowing full healing, or deep…
Palmoplantar Keratodermas
(1) Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Abstract Palmoplantar keratodermas are a common clinical finding and thus addressed in this chapter. Keratoderma is a scaly and/or keratotic thickening of…
Exanthemas
(1) Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France 20.1 Maculopapular Exanthema 20.2 Other Exanthemas Abstract There are many types of maculopapular exanthema which require an excellent knowledge of nosology and…
Skin-Colored Palpable Lesions
(1) Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Abstract Main causes of palpable solid lesions of the same color as normal skin, with no alteration of the skin surface Table…
Hypopigmented or Leukodermic Lesions
(1) Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Abstract It is easy to identify a localized hypopigmented area in a dark-skinned individual. It can however be a difficult task to…
Erythematous Macules. Erythema
(1) Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Abstract The intensity of an erythema depends on the room temperature where the patient is being examined and on the patient’s position,…
