Dermoscopy of cutaneous leishmaniasis

Llambrich, Álex; Zaballos, Pedro; Terrasa, F.; Torné, I.; Puig, Susana; Malvehy, Josep

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08986.x

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“…Also very recently, Llambrich et al [6] investigated the dermoscopic patterns of 26 cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis. Patterns associated with this skin infection were generalized erythema (100%), yellow tears (53%), hyperkeratosis (50%), central erosion/ulceration (46%), erosion/ulceration associated with hyperkeratosis (38%) and white starburst-like pattern (38%).…”

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Dermoscopy of Cutaneous Sarcoidosis

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Tiodorović-Živković

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et al. 2010

Dermatology

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Background: The clinical variability of cutaneous sarcoidosis (CS) often makes its correct diagnosis challenging. Although traditionally employed for the diagnosis of skin tumors, during the past years dermoscopy also gained increasing interest as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of inflammatory and infectious skin manifestations in general dermatology. Objective: Our purpose was to evaluate the usefulness of dermoscopy in the differential diagnosis of CS. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 7 clinical and dermoscopic images of CS that were collected at dermatology clinics in France and Italy between 2005 and 2009. Results: Retrospective dermoscopic evaluation revealed small grouped, translucent orange globular structures associated with linear vessels of variable diameter in all 7 cases. In 5 cases, additional central scar-like areas were seen. Conclusion: Lesions showing dermoscopically translucent yellow to orange globular-like or structureless areas associated with linear vessels should raise the suspicion of a granulomatous skin disease, including CS.

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“…Specific dermoscopic patterns have been described for a variety of inflammatory and infectious skin manifestations including some commonly considered in the differential diagnosis of CS [4,5,6]. …”

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Dermoscopy of Cutaneous Sarcoidosis

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Tiodorović-Živković

Gourhant³

et al. 2010

Dermatology

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“…Dermoscopically, the most common findings are characterized by diffuse erythema and vascular structures such as comma-like, linear or atypical, and arborizing vessels [60] . Early-stage lesions may have a yellow oval or tear-drop-shaped aspect known as yellow tears made from follicles due to the compression of follicular openings.…”

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Alternative uses of dermoscopy in general dermatology

Papakonstantinou

Raap

2017

J Surg Dermatol

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Abstract:Over the last few years, dermoscopy has been shown to be an effective diagnostic tool in assisting the noninvasive diagnosis not only of skin tumors but also of various general dermatological disorders. The use of dermoscopy has offered a new morphological dimension supporting the diagnosis and clinical follow-up of several dermatological conditions. Within the last years, dermoscopy is gaining ground in general dermatology as well. Among the large spectrum of skin infections, specific dermoscopic patterns have been described for common skin infections such as viral warts, molluscum contagiosum, scabies, and pediculosis, as well as for tinea nigra, tungiasis, and cutaneous larva migrans. Also, common skin disorders such as psoriasis, pityriasis rosea or lichen planus show characteristic dermoscopic patterns. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the use of dermoscopy in general dermatology by analyzing the dermoscopic differential diagnosis of relatively common dermatological disorders grouped according to their clinical characteristics.

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“…The main dermoscopic features of the condition include generalized erythema in 100% of cases, hyperkeratosis with or without central ulceration, and two recently identified patterns ("yellow tears" in 53% of cases and a "white starburst-like pattern" in 38% of cases). 3 There is no international gold standard for the optimal management of Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis, particularly because different Leishmania species differ in virulence. However, clinical guidelines are available for managing different clinical scenarios.…”

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“…3 The differential diagnosis includes tinea incognito (which may be masked by topical corticosteroid use), acute prurigo and tache noir (as the initial clinical feature of Mediterranean spotted fever).…”

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