Hypertrophic scars and keloids are exuberant fibrous repair tissues after a cutaneous injury. A hypertrophic scar remains confined to the site of original injury; a keloid, however, extends beyond this
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Hypersensitivity VasculitisHypersensitivity Vasculitis
Hypersensitivity vasculitis (HV) encompasses a heterogeneous group of vasculitides associated with hypersensitivity to antigens from infectious agents, drugs, or other exogenous or endogenous sources, characterized pathologically by involvement of postcapillary
Human Papillomavirus: Cutaneous InfectionsHuman Papillomavirus: Cutaneous Infections
Certain human papillomavirus (HPV) types commonly infect keratinized skin. Cutaneous warts are a discrete benign epithelial hyperplasia with varying degrees of surface hyperkeratosis manifested as minute papules to large plaques;
Human Papillomavirus: Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ, and Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anogenital SkinHuman Papillomavirus: Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ, and Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anogenital Skin
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the anogenital epithelium can result in a spectrum of changes referred to as squamous intraepithelial lesions (SILs), ranging from mild dysplasia to squamous cell carcinoma
Human Papillomavirus: Mucosal InfectionsHuman Papillomavirus: Mucosal Infections
Mucosal human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD). When clinically symptomatic, lesions are barely visible papules to nodules to confluent masses occurring on anogenital or
HIV Associated Lipodystrophy SyndromeHIV Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome
HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome occurs in individuals treated with antiretroviral drugs (usually a protease inhibitor), and is characterized by cosmetically disfiguring lipohypertrophy in the dorsocervical fat pad (buffalo hump), circumferentially around
HistoplasmosisHistoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis (say: hiss-toe-plaz-mo-sis) is an infection in your lungs caused by a fungus. Histoplasmosis is a common systemic mycosis with a primary pulmonary infection but with uncommon hematogenous dissemination, characterized
Hirsutism (Excess Hair)Hirsutism (Excess Hair)
Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in androgen-dependent hair patterns (i.e., face, chest, areolae, linea alba, lower back, buttocks, inner thighs, and external genitalia) secondary to increased androgenic activity. Causes of
Use These 6 Oils For Your Glowing SkinUse These 6 Oils For Your Glowing Skin
Skin is the largest body organ. It acts as a barrier towards the environment. Simultaneously, it helps to regulate the body temperature and acts as a filter. The skin keeps