Commonest infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei mite Intensely itchy popular rash The sides and webs of the fingers, wrists, axillae, areolae, and genitalia are among the common sites of involvement. (Classic)…
Caused by Human Herpes Virus DNA virus with 8 serotypes oHSV 1 oHSV 2 oVZV oEBV oCMV oHHV 6,7,8 Persist in the sensory ganglia for life Spread by direct contact…
Pox virus Umblicated flesh coloured papules Spread by close contact
Caused by Human papilloma virus More common in children Different kinds of warts-morphology
Contagious superficial bacterial infection observed most frequently in children ages 2 to 5years. Can be a primary infection or secondary(impetiginisation) Likes warm humid conditions Characteristic honey crust appearance Variants: oNon-bullous…
Chronic asymptomatic scaling rash usually on the trunk Caused by Pityrosporum Ovale yeast Most often affects young adults Predisposing factors : oHigh humidity oIncreased sebum production Well demarcated scaly rash…
Caused by T. rubrum most commonly Spread by autoinoculation Increased incidence in tropical climates Scaly annular plaques with central clearing and marginal erythema Begins as a patch and spreads centrifugally
Mainly affects children between 6-10yrs of age Fomite spread Mostly caused by T. Tonsurans. Also microsporum spp Alopecia +/- pain and tenderness, itch, scaly plaques on the scalp as well…
Onset Infancy (within the first months), puberty, most between 20 and 50 years or older. Involves areas with a high density of sebaceous glands i.e. Scalp, face-eyebrows, nasal folds, beard…
Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic inflammatory itchy skin condition that develops in early childhood in the majority of cases in patients with an underlying atopic tendency. Characterized by…