Purpura eczematide-like purpura: non-symptomatic (no itching) "eczema-like" disease that has been recurrent for months in a completely healthy patient (no history of medication).
vasculitis, leukocytoclastic (non-IgA-associated). multiple, acute, symmetric, localized on both legs for 2 weeks, symptomless, red, smooth spots and plaques. localized aspect of erythema multiforme.
Meesche transverse ligaments: 56 year old woman. 3 months before the present picture was taken, the patient had severe bronchitis. The symmetrical white transverse ligament of all fingernails indicates the temporary, systemic disturbance of the organism. Picture from the collection of Dr. med. Eva Kämmerer
Drug exanthema, maculo-papular. multiple, acute, since 3 days generalized, disseminated, dense, blurred, isolated, 0.2-10.0 cm large, isolated and aggregated to homogeneous areas, itchy, red, smooth spots. appearing 4 days after taking antibiotics because of a flu-like infection.
Purpura jaune d'ocre. multiple, symptomless, reddish-brown to brown-black spots of varying size localized on lower legs and back of the foot. known chronic venous insufficiency with recurrent swelling of lower legs and back of the foot.
Urticaria pigmentosa (systemic mastocytosis): spots of varying size, disseminated, flat, oval or round, brownish-red spots on the trunk, buttocks and thighs; continuous proliferation of the spots for years; laboratory and histological evidence of systemic infestation.
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