by Claudia Paoletto | Jan 9, 2020 | Yellow Nail Syndrome
Yellow Nail Syndrome (YNS) was first described by London physicians Peter Samman and William White in 1964. The nail changes are characterized by marked thickening and yellow to yellowish green nail discoloration which is often associated with systemic disease, most...
by Claudia Paoletto | Jan 7, 2020 | Knuckle Pads
Knuckle Pads are also referred to as Heloderma, Athlete’s Nodules, Running/Nike Nodules, Subcutaneous Fibroma, Keratosis Supracapitularis, Discrete Keratoderma, Tylositas Articuli and Garrod pads. Knuckle Pads are well-defined, round, plaque-like fibrous...
by Claudia Paoletto | Dec 22, 2019 | Erythema Ab Igne
Erythema Ab Igne (EAI) is a persistent form of erythema manifesting as reticulated residual pigmentation resulting from long exposures to excessive heat without producing frank burning of the skin. It begins as a mottling caused by local hemostasis and becomes a...
by Claudia Paoletto | Dec 19, 2019 | Cherry Angioma
Cherry Angiomas are also known as senile angiomas and de Morgan spots. They are round, slightly elevated ruby-red papules 0.5-6 mm in diameter and are the most common vascular anomalies of the skin. It is rare for individuals over the age of 30 not to have a few,...
by Claudia Paoletto | Dec 17, 2019 | Chondrodermatitis
Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis is a common solitary inflammatory condition that affects the skin and cartilage of the helix and antihelix of the ear. The lesions are small, nodular, tender, chronic inflammatory lesions that are very difficult to treat. Although...
