by Curt Samlaska | Nov 16, 2020 | Lichen Nitidus
Lichen Nitidus was first described by Pinkus in 1901. It is an uncommon, chronic, papulosquamous eruption characterized by multiple, 1-2 mm, flesh-colored, shiny, dome-shaped papules. Children and young adults are primarily affected. Pruritus is usually minimal or...
by Curt Samlaska | Nov 13, 2020 | Lichen Planus
Lichen Planus was first reported in 1869 by Erasmus Wilson. The origin of the word Lichen is believed to be from the Greek word “Leichen”, which means tree moss and the Latin word “Planus” which means flat and even surface. In 1895 Wickham...
by Curt Samlaska | Nov 10, 2020 | Contact dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis to Rubber is a very common reaction to rubber products that come in direct contact with the skin. As time goes on there are fewer rubber type products used in industry for clothing and shoe products. Natural latex is also in this category of...
by Curt Samlaska | Oct 27, 2020 | Hot Tub Folliculitis
Hot Tub Folliculitis is also known as Spa Pool Folliculitis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Folliculitis. It is characterized by pruritic follicular, maculopapular, vesicular, or pustular lesions occurring within 1-4 days after bathing in a hot tub, whirlpool, or public...
by Curt Samlaska | Sep 17, 2020 | Loa Loa
From my Tripler Files… A 19 year-old female presented with tender swellings involving her lower legs and an uncomfortable sensation of movement involving her eyelids. Her father was in the Air Force and they were stationed in Western Africa for three...
