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<h2> Definition/Description  </h2>
== Introduction ==
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Dermatological disorders are an umbrella term to describe conditions affecting the skin. They may range from common skin rashes to severe skin infections which may occur as a result of: infections, allergens, systemic disorders or medications.
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<h2> Prevalence  </h2>
== Common Skin Conditions ==
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*[[Tinea Versicolor]]
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*Acne vulgaris: Commonly referred to as pimples or otherwise known as acne, is a skin condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit causing non-inflammatory lesions, inflammatory lesions and varying degrees of scarring <ref>Tan AU, Schlosser BJ, Paller AS. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986265/# A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acne in Adult Female Patients.] Int J Womens Dermatol. 2018; 4(2): 56–71. </ref>. It occurs mainly in adolescence but can persist till adulthood. Four pathogenic processes have been postulated to causing acne. They are:
<h2> Characteristics/Clinical Presentation  </h2>
**alteration of follicular keratinization that leads to comedones
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**increased and altered sebum production under androgen control
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**follicular colonization by the bacteria, ''Propionibacterium acnes''
<h2> Associated Co-morbidities  </h2>
**complex inflammatory mechanisms that involve both innate and acquired immunity
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*Dermatitis
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*Psoriasis
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*[[Cellulitis]]
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*Eczema
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*[[Pressure Ulcers|Pressure ulcers]]
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== References ==
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<h2> Causes  </h2>
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<h2> Systemic Involvement  </h2>
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<h2> Differential Diagnosis  </h2>
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Dermatological disorders are an umbrella term to describe conditions affecting the skin. They may range from common skin rashes to severe skin infections which may occur as a result of: infections, allergens, systemic disorders or medications.

Common Skin Conditions[edit | edit source]

  • Tinea Versicolor
  • Acne vulgaris: Commonly referred to as pimples or otherwise known as acne, is a skin condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit causing non-inflammatory lesions, inflammatory lesions and varying degrees of scarring [1]. It occurs mainly in adolescence but can persist till adulthood. Four pathogenic processes have been postulated to causing acne. They are:
    • alteration of follicular keratinization that leads to comedones
    • increased and altered sebum production under androgen control
    • follicular colonization by the bacteria, Propionibacterium acnes
    • complex inflammatory mechanisms that involve both innate and acquired immunity
  • Dermatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Cellulitis
  • Eczema
  • Pressure ulcers

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Tan AU, Schlosser BJ, Paller AS. A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acne in Adult Female Patients. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2018; 4(2): 56–71.
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