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Alopecia , Negro ou Afro-Americano , Humanos , Alopecia/diagnóstico , Cabelo , Indústria da BelezaRESUMO
Identification of specific patterns, shades, and intensity of erythema in the skin has always been critical and fundamental to diagnostic accuracy in dermatology. Erythema is often less noticeable in darker skin types. The interplay of inflammation and variance of skin tone contributes to appreciable differences in the clinical appearance of cutaneous disease in darker complexions. In this article, we discuss common disorders that present with facial erythema in skin of color and offer distinguishing features of each disorder to assist the clinician with diagnosing these conditions in the presence of deeply pigmented skin.
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Acne Vulgar , Rosácea , Humanos , Rosácea/complicações , Rosácea/diagnóstico , Eritema/etiologia , PeleRESUMO
In this case report, we outline a case of a 36-year-old woman who presented to the dermatology clinic with a history of a hypopigmented macule on her lip. After conducting hepatitis C antibody testing and a shave biopsy, the patient was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. Because of the increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma, she underwent an anogenital exam, where no lesions were found.
