Dermoscopy in General Dermatology

Jin, Annie

doi:10.1201/9781315201733

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“…Pityriasis alba [55,56] Flat, acquired roundish, asymptomatic hypopigmented macules with a subtle scaling, often located on the facial skin in children and adolescents.…”

Section: Condition Clinical Characteristics Dermatoscopy Hypopigmente...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Vitiligo [51,56] Flat, acquired and persistent, uni-or bilateral, well-demarcated hypopigmented roundish or linear macules.…”

Section: Condition Clinical Characteristics Dermatoscopy Hypopigmente...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis [51,56] Flat, acquired hypo-or depigmented, variably sized roundish or polygonal macules predominantly located on sun-exposed sites and sparing the face.…”

Section: Hypopigmented Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pityriasis Versicolor—A Narrative Review on the Diagnosis and Management

Łabędź,

Navarrete-Dechent,

Kubisiak-Rzepczyk

et al. 2023

Life

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This narrative review presents a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and management of pityriasis versicolor (PV), a common superficial fungal infection caused by the yeast Malassezia. PV is characterised by scaly hypopigmented or hyperpigmented patches, primarily affecting the upper trunk, neck, and upper arms. Regarding commensal interactions, Malassezia utilises nutrient sources without affecting the human host. In cases of pathogenicity, Malassezia can directly harm the host via virulence factors or toxins, or indirectly by triggering damaging host responses. The diagnosis typically relies on recognising characteristic clinical features. Due to the wide variability in its clinical presentation, recognising the differential diagnosis is critical. In this paper, we discuss the clinical differentials, with their dermatoscopic presentation, but also describe a range of helpful diagnostic techniques (microscopy, conventional and ultraviolet-induced fluorescence dermatoscopy, and confocal microscopy). Topical therapies are the primary treatment for PV, encompassing non-specific antifungal agents like sulphur with salicylic acid, selenium sulphide 2.5%, and zinc pyrithione. Additionally, specific topical antifungal medications with either fungicidal or fungistatic properties may also be incorporated into the topical treatment regimen, such as imidazoles, allylamines, and ciclopirox olamine. Systemic therapies might occasionally be used. Patient education and the promotion of good personal hygiene are pivotal to reduce the risk of recurrence. In recurrent cases, particularly during warmer and more humid periods, prolonged prophylaxis with topical agents should be considered.

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“…Pityriasis alba [55,56] Flat, acquired roundish, asymptomatic hypopigmented macules with a subtle scaling, often located on the facial skin in children and adolescents.…”

Section: Condition Clinical Characteristics Dermatoscopy Hypopigmente...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Vitiligo [51,56] Flat, acquired and persistent, uni-or bilateral, well-demarcated hypopigmented roundish or linear macules.…”

Section: Condition Clinical Characteristics Dermatoscopy Hypopigmente...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pityriasis Versicolor—A Narrative Review on the Diagnosis and Management

Łabędź,

Navarrete-Dechent,

Kubisiak-Rzepczyk

et al. 2023

Life

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“…4,5 Interestingly, such dermoscopic features are usually not seen in the main clinical mimickers of monkeypox, including herpes simplex lesions, molluscum contagiosum, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, orf/milker's nodule, nodular scabies, pytiriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta and chickenpox. 4,[6][7][8] Importantly, dermoscopy of monkeypox and chickenpox may overlap as both of them may feature central umbilication and pale structureless areas/halos, yet bright white colour was typical of the former in our series, while a pinkish-yellowish and opaque hue is commonly reported in the latter; additionally, sparse brown dots and a brownish peripheral rim may also favour the diagnosis of chickenpox. 8 In conclusion, dermoscopy might be used as an additional supportive tool to integrate clinical examination when dealing with lesions potentially related to monkeypox, to increase the index of suspicion and perform further diagnostic tests.…”

Section: Dermoscopy As a Supportive Diagnostic Tool In Human Monkeypoxmentioning

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Dermoscopy as a supportive diagnostic tool in human monkeypox

Maronese

Errichetti

Avallone

et al. 2022

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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“…Dermoscopy is also an in vivo technique, which have become widely used in diagnosis of skin diseases, such as pigmented skin tumors, inflammatory skin diseases, and infectious skin diseases. 1 In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is a non-invasive, repetitive imaging tool that provides real-time images at a nearly cellular histological resolution. 2 It has been used for the evaluation of several skin diseases.…”

Section: Detection Of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus With Dermoscopy and Rmentioning

confidence: 99%