Cheilitis and its Treatment
- Inflammation of the lips caused by various factors such as infections, allergies, or irritants
- Symptoms include dryness, cracking, redness, and swelling of the lips
- Treatment options include avoiding triggers, using lip balms, and applying topical corticosteroids
- Chronic cheilitis may require further evaluation and management by a healthcare professional
Skin Lesions
- Abnormal growth or change in the skin's appearance
- Can be benign or malignant
- Examples include moles, warts, ulcers, and rashes
- Diagnosis may involve visual examination, biopsy, or imaging tests
- Treatment depends on the type and nature of the lesion
List of Cutaneous Conditions
- Comprehensive catalog of various skin disorders
- Includes dermatological conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and fungal infections
- Provides information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for each condition
- Useful resource for research, education, and clinical practice in dermatology
References
- James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. p.798. ISBN978-0-7216-2921-6.
- Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. p.389. ISBN978-1-4160-2999-1.
- Leão, JC; Hodgson, T; Scully, C; Porter, S (Nov 15, 2004). Review article: orofacial granulomatosis. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 20 (10): 1019–27. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2036.2004.02205.x. PMID15569103.
- These references provide valuable information on various aspects of dermatology
- They are written by renowned experts in the field and are widely used as authoritative sources
Categories in Dermatology
- Conditions of the mucous membranes
- Reactive neutrophilic cutaneous conditions
- Cutaneous condition stubs
- These categories help classify and organize different types of skin conditions
- They aid in research, education, and clinical practice in dermatology
Pyostomatitis vegetans is an inflammatory stomatitis and most often seen in association with inflammatory bowel disease, namely ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Uncommonly, it may be one of the features of orofacial granulomatosis.