Derm DDx - Geriatrics
Geriatrics
Derm DDx

Case: Rapidly enlarging lesion on the wrist

July 15, 2008

Consider keratoacanthoma in rapidly enlarging tumors occurring after minor skin trauma.

Case: Asymptomatic, slowly enlarging facial lesion

June 15, 2008

Consider sebaceous tumors such as sebaceous epithelioma in yellow lesions on the face

Derm diagnosis: Ulcerated papule on vertex of the scalp

May 15, 2008

Consider radiation dermatitis in a non-healing ulceration at the site of previous X-ray therapy

Derm diagnosis: Asymptomatic eruption of the face of a 68-year-old woman

April 15, 2008

Differential diagnosis of puritic eruption on the face

Derm DDx: Chronic rash on the neck

March 15, 2008

Localized cluster with itching, burning, relieved by scratching

DERM DDx: Intractable generalized pruritus in an 82-year-old

February 15, 2008

Papules on trunk, axillary vaults, and buttocks

Pruritic eruption on the leg: Follows excision of a benign lesion

January 15, 2008

A 53-year-old woman presents with a 4-day history of a pruritic eruption on her leg. She had a benign lesion surgically excised with 2-layer suture closure 1 week before onset of the eruption.

DERM DDX

December 15, 2007

Bumps on the legs: More prominent at day's end, shrink overnight

DERM DDx

November 15, 2007

Itchy eruption on the legs

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