A Multifaceted Holistic Review of the Literature on Scar Dermatoses. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Many cutaneous diseases originate or manifest in scars. Scars are areas of compromised skin, which renders them a vulnerable cutaneous district for diseases to develop. The pathophysiology explaining why some dermatoses grow in scars is not yet thoroughly explored. The present study reviews the present literature on scar dermatoses.
Khoury DM +5 more
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Recurrent Cutaneous Myxoma of the Eyelid: A Case Report. [PDF]
Cutaneous myxomas are rare, benign mesenchymal tumors of the dermis. They may occur in isolation or as part of genetic syndromes and can affect the head and neck regions, yet eyelid involvement is rare. We report a case of a 24‐year‐old male with a 10‐year history of a recurrent right upper eyelid lesion, previously excised five times.
Fonseca MI +3 more
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Acral Persistent Papular Mucinosis in the United States: Case Series and Literature Review [PDF]
BackgroundAcral persistent papular mucinosis (APPM) is a localized variant of lichen myxedematosus (LM) characterized by asymptomatic, flesh-colored papules primarily distributed on the hands and forearms.
Devin Miller +5 more
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Dermoscopy of Lichen Planus Follicularis Tumidus: A Case Report With Pattern Analysis and Literature Review. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Lichen planus follicularis tumidus (LPFT) is a rare variant of lichen planus presenting as erythematous to violaceous plaques with significant follicular involvement, most commonly in the retroauricular area. We report a case demonstrating a novel dermoscopic pattern reminiscent of a follicular galaxy, composed of variably sized comedo‐like ...
Azhari V, Saber M.
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Oral focal mucinosis of palatal mucosa: A rare case report
Oral focal mucinosis (OFM), an oral counterpart of cutaneous focal mucinosis, is a rare disease of unknown etiology. Its pathogenesis may be due to the overproduction of hyaluronic acid by a fibroblast, at the expense of collagen production, resulting in
Bharti Vipin, Singh Jagmohan
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A Rare Case of Coexistence: Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and Sturge-Weber Syndrome. [PDF]
ABSTRACT This rare coexistence of Sturge–Weber Syndrome (SWS) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. It highlights potential shared environmental triggers and overlapping inflammatory mechanisms, underscoring the need for a multidisciplinary approach to management.
Efazati A +4 more
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Reticular erythematous mucinosis: A rare cutaneous mucinosis
Reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM) is a rare form of primary cutaneous mucinosis, most often involving the midline of the upper chest or back in middle-aged women. REM bears clinical and histopathologic resemblance to lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET), dermatomyositis, scleredema, and lichen myxedematosus.
Ali Almohssen, Amer +2 more
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Oral Focal Mucinosis of the Tongue: A Rare Clinical Case [PDF]
Oral focal mucinosis (OFM) is a rare mucosal lesion of unknown etiopathogenesis. It is considered the oral counterpart of cutaneous focal mucinosis. From the anatomo-pathological point of view it is characterised by a focal degeneration of myxoid type of
L. Pacifici +5 more
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Trauma-Induced Cutaneous Focal Mucinosis of the Mammary Areola: An Unusual Presentation [PDF]
Cutaneous focal mucinosis (CFM) is a localized form of cutaneous dermal mucinosis clinically presenting as an asymptomatic skin-colored papule or nodule. The etiopathogenesis of CFM is unclear, but it is thought to represent a reactive lesion.
Werner Kempf +4 more
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Adult Variant of Self-healing Cutaneous Mucinosis in a Patient with Epilepsy
A 52-year-old woman was admitted with a 3 weeks history of periorbital edema and lips swelling. She developed several subcutaneous firm erythematous papules and nodules on the face, scalp and two indurated plaques on the upper back and left forearm ...
Reza Yaghoobi +5 more
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