[Dermatology] Introduction

Dermatologists specialise in diseases of the integumentary system.

 

Etymology

Ancient Greek δέρμα (dérma) = skin, hide
Ancient Greek -λογία (logia) = study of

 

History taking

 

Physical examination

 

Skin diseases

 

Common diseases:

• Folliculitis
• Acne vulgaris
• Premalignancies
• Actinic keratosis
• Squamous cell carcinoma in situ (Bowen's disease)
•  Neoplasms:
• Basal cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanoma
• Psoriasis 
• Alopecia 
• Dermatitis (eczema)
• Atopic dermatitis 
• Allergic contact dermatitis 
• Epidermoid cyst
• Milia
• Molluscum contagiosum
• Trichilemmal cyst
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis
• Rosacea 

 

Other diseases:

• Lichen planus
• Hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa)
• Hyperhidrosis
• Hypertrichosis
• Erythema multiforme
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens–Johnson syndrome