Derm DDx - Geriatrics

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Derm DDx

Case: Rapidly enlarging lesion on the wrist

Consider keratoacanthoma in rapidly enlarging tumors occurring after minor skin trauma.
Jul 15, 2008

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

Case: Asymptomatic, slowly enlarging facial lesion

Consider sebaceous tumors such as sebaceous epithelioma in yellow lesions on the face
Jun 15, 2008

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

Derm diagnosis: Ulcerated papule on vertex of the scalp

Consider diseases with cutaneous ulcerations
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

Topical corticosteroid did not improve eruption
Apr 15, 2008

Differential diagnosis of puritic eruption on the face

Derm DDx: Chronic rash on the neck

Mar 15, 2008

Localized cluster with itching, burning, relieved by scratching

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

Feb 15, 2008

Papules on trunk, axillary vaults, and buttocks

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

Jan 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

Dec 15, 2007

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

DERM DDx

Nov 15, 2007

Itchy eruption on the legs

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