What are Keratotic papules?
Darier disease, also known as keratosis follicularis, is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by (1) warty papules that develop in seborrheic areas, (2) palmoplantar pits, and (3) distinctive nail abnormalities, including alternating red and white longitudinal bands and V-shaped nicking of distal nail plates.
Are angiofibromas tumors?
A benign (not cancer) tumor that is made up of blood vessels and fibrous (connective) tissue. Angiofibromas usually appear as small, red bumps on the face, especially on the nose and cheeks.
How do you get rid of fibrous papules?
Two methods are used for removal of fibrous papules.
- Scrape excision. The fibrous papule is scraped/shaved off. The wound is then cauterised.
- Cautery. The skin tag is focally burnt off using electrosurgery with a very fine tip.
Can you get pityriasis rosea on your tongue?
Abstract. Oral lesions are not commonly reported with pityriasis rosea (PR). We encountered a patient with clinical and histologic evidence of PR who developed aphthous ulcer-like oral lesions on the buccal mucosa, palate, and tongue. The oral lesions resolved concomitantly with the patient’s skin lesions.
What are hypomelanotic macules?
Hypomelanotic macules (“ash leaf spots”) are white or lighter patches of skin that may appear anywhere on the body and are caused by a lack of melanin. White ash leaf-shaped macules are considered to be characteristic of tuberous sclerosis.
What is idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis?
Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis (IGH) is a benign and asymptomatic skin manifestation characterized as diffuse hypopigmented macules, or white spots. The size of the lesions varies from 1-10mm, but are most commonly 1-3 mm in diameter.
What is transient lingual papillitis?
Transient lingual papillitis is a common painful inflammatory condition affecting one or several fungiform papillae on the tongue. It is also known as ‘lie bumps’ and may be related to or the same as eruptive (familial) lingual papillitis and fungiform papillary glossitis. A nonpainful papulokeratotic variant has been reported.
What are hypomelanotic macules (ash leaf spots)?
Hypomelanotic macules (“ash leaf spots”) are white or lighter patches of skin that may appear anywhere on the body and are caused by a lack of melanin. White ash leaf-shaped macules are considered to be characteristic of tuberous sclerosis. Hypomelanotic macule MedGen UID: 869790 •Concept ID: C4024220 Finding Synonym: Hypomelanotic macules HPO: