ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses dermatological examination, terminology of common lesions, neonatal conditions, nappy rash, atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis), acne vulgaris, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris, pityriasis rosea, infections, cutaneous reactions, vascular birthmarks, naevi, alopecia, disorders of pigmentation, congenital ichthyoses, vesiculobullous disorders, DNA fragility syndromes, ectodermal dysplasias, ehlers–danlos syndromes, and cutis laxa. It provides clinical manifestations, prognostic features, investigations, and management of the diseases. Dermatological Examination Includes: Examination of all the skin, Hair, Nails, Mucous membranes and Teeth. Common infection in school children with DNA pox virus. Spread by contact and scratching lesions. Widespread infection in immnuosuppression and atopic dermatitis. Ringworm is caused by superficial fungal infection with dermatophytes which invade the keratin layer. The three species of superficial dermatophyte are: trichophyton, epidermophyton and microsporum. A ringworm lesion is typically red, scaly and annular with an active raised border and central clearing. In tinea capitis hairs may be broken just above the scalp, producing a black dot appearance.
