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PILONIDAL SINUS DISEASE
Dermatology · 2025-10-10 14:40:19

🔹 Definition:
#Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a persistent infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues that usually affects the sacrococcygeal region in the natal cleft, which is the space between the buttocks.

#It involves a tiny, hair-and debris-filled, epithelial

CHROMIDROSIS
Dermatology · 2025-10-09 17:50:17

🔹 Definition:
#Chromhidrosis is an uncommon disorder that is characterized by sweat glands secreting colored sweat.

#Depending on the underlying reason, the discoloration may be yellow, green, blue, brown, or black.

🔹 Types:
#Chromhidrosis can be divided into th

INVERSE PSORIASIS
Dermatology · 2025-10-07 16:00:40

🔹 Definition:
~Intertriginous (skin fold) areas or areas where skin rubs against skin are the main targets of inverse psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease.

~ Although it is thought to be a variation of psoriasis vulgaris, the moist environment of body folds cau

CUTANEOUS CROHN'S DISEASE
Dermatology · 2025-10-04 14:32:17

🔹 Definition:
# Cutaneous Crohn's disease is an uncommon extra-intestinal form of Crohn's disease in which the skin becomes inflamed with granules.

# It may happen:
• Contiguously (direct extension from intestinal illness, such as enterocutaneous fistulas or perianal

ARGYRIA
Dermatology · 2025-10-04 13:03:45

🔹 Definition:
#Argyria is an uncommon illness brought on by the body accumulating silver particles, typically as a result of extended exposure to silver or silver compounds.

# A blue-gray staining of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes is the defining characteristic and

BLAU SYNDROME
Dermatology · 2025-10-03 16:50:12

🔹 Definition:
#Mutations in the CARD15/NOD2 gene cause the rare autosomal dominant autoinflammatory condition known as Bluau Syndrome (BS).
# It is regarded as the Early-Onset Sarcoidosis family variety.

🔹 Pathophysiology & Genetics:
# Gene implicated: chromosome

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ELASTODERMA
Dermatology · 2025-10-03 15:54:55

🔹 Definition:
# Elastoderma is a localized skin disorder marked by an aberrant buildup and looseness of dermal elastic fibers.
# It causes concentrated patches of loose, redundant, and drooping skin that are more locally distributed and frequently resemble cutis laxa.

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