Kaposi's sarcoma epidemic (overview): HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma with disseminated, bizarrely configured, reddish-brown plaques, partly in a striped pattern arranged in the cleavage lines.
Tinea pedum. general view: Discrete, well defined, heart-shaped, reddened, slightly scaly erythema and hyperkeratosis on the left inner side of the foot in an 80-year-old female patient with exacerbated tinea pedum. The prominent hallux valgus is altered with the same efflorescences.
Psoriasis palmaris et plantaris (plaquet type): long-term chronic inpatient infection of the palms of the hands (in the context of generalized psoriasis), now with generalized shearing activity itching and intralesional blistering.
pityriasis rosea inversa: a special form of rose lichen in the groin region. disseminated plaques with typical oval configured red scaly plaques. note: on critical inspection it is noticeable that the lesions are aligned along the skin cleft lines.
Lupus erythematosus, subacute-cutaneous. detail magnification: Multiple, solitary or confluent, small spots to large areas, sharply defined, anular and gyrated erythema of neck and face of a 68-year-old female patient, partly covered with yellowish crusts.
Bowen's disease: solitary, chronically dynamic, slowly and continuously growing for 14 months, asymptomatic, sharply defined, approx. 1.5 x 1.0 cm large, scaly, rough plaque on the prepuce of a 71-year-old man
Psorisis, plaque type: chronic relapsing-active psoriasis with larger, in places confluent plaques, as well as smaller fresh papules and plaques. Largely symmetrical infestation pattern.
Lichen planus. chronic progressive form (present in this form for about 1 year). plaque-shaped hyperkeratosis in LP palmoplantaris. the flat, yellowish hyperkeratotic plaque is lined by reddish-livid papules. the diagnosis LP is only possible at the roundish papules in the marginal area.
Nodular basal cell carcinoma in Xeroderma pigmentosum: solitary, broadly based, firm, painless, centrally ulcerated nodule. On the edge of the basal cell carcinoma-typical shiny margin. Note: the extensive scarring is a consequence of the underlying disease.
Dermatoliposclerosis in a known chronic venous insufficiency with superimposed erysipelas, which is indicated by the finger-shaped extensions which protrude at the right margin of the picture (lymphangitic spread).
Lupus erythematodes chronicus discoides. 15 years of persistent and, despite disease-adapted therapy measures, constantly progressive skin changes in a 64-year-old patient. Large scar plate with marginal and intralesional erythema as well as isolated flat ulcers (currently covered with crust).
Sézary syndrome: 62-year-old patient. 1 year ago first skin changes with uncharacteristic moderately itchy erythema on the trunk and extremities. Findings: Erythroderma with extensive edematous swelling of the skin; massive pruritus; taut lower legs; massive lymph node packages of the groin.
REM-syndrome. 1.5-year-old female patient with a reticular to planar, frayed, light red, temporarily itchy, urticarial erythema, papules and plaques in the décolleté area. The red colouring of the lesion is alternately strong and shows a clear deterioration after sun exposure.
Nummular Dermatitis: General view: One year ago, for the first time, massive itching, initially papular, later plaque-shaped skin changes on the entire integument with emphasis on the extremities, trunk and buttocks of a 77-year-old woman.
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