by Claudia Paoletto | Feb 26, 2020 | Nail Trauma
There are many manifestations that may occur with nail trauma to include subungual hematomas, onycholysis and a linear ridge going from the base of the nail to the distal edge, to name a few. One of the most commonly seen is what is called a “washboard...
by Claudia Paoletto | Feb 16, 2020 | Milia
Milia are very common and may be seen at any age. It is also referred to as Milium. Up to 50% of newborns are born with milia. They are keratinous cysts 1-4 mm in diameter and appear as white lesions over attenuated skin. There are multiple clinical patterns...
by Claudia Paoletto | Jan 24, 2020 | Melanychia Striata Longitudinalis
Melanonychia Striata Longitudinalis (MSL) is also referred to as pigmented bands. Melanonychia is a medical term used to describe black or brownish pigmentation involving the nail plate. MSL is a band of pigmentation that runs along the length-wise portion of the...
by Claudia Paoletto | Jan 21, 2020 | Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is also referred to as Folliculitis Keloidalis, Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae, and simply Acne Keloidalis. Some authors point out that this is a follicular disorder and has nothing to do with acne. It is a chronic condition that affects...
by Claudia Paoletto | Jan 14, 2020 | Chromoblastomycosis
The disease was first reported by Maximilliano Willebald Rudolph in 1914 in a German journal…the article was titled “About the Brazilian fig tree.” It was first recognized in Brazil by Pedroso in 1911. Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is also known as...
