Pinta Disease
Pinta is a chronic, non-venereal infectious skin disease caused by Treponema carateum, a bacterium closely related to the causative agent of syphilis. This condition is…
Paucibacillary Leprosy
Paucibacillary leprosy (PB leprosy) is a clinically and microbiologically distinct form of Hansen’s disease characterized by a limited number of skin lesions and low bacterial…
Multibacillary Leprosy
Multibacillary (MB) leprosy is a severe form of Hansen’s disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a slow-growing bacterium that primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and…
Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection caused by the Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a member of the poxvirus family. It leads to small, raised,…
Keratosis Follicularis (Darier Disease): An In-Depth Analysis
Keratosis follicularis, commonly known as Darier disease, is a rare genetic disorder affecting the skin. Characterized by wart-like blemishes, this condition presents unique challenges in…
Granuloma Annulare: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Granuloma annulare is a chronic skin condition characterized by raised, reddish or skin-colored lesions that form ring patterns. Although benign, this condition can persist for…
Ecthyma gangrenosum
Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a rare but serious cutaneous infection, primarily associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia. First described in 1897 by Dr. Lewellys Barker, EG…
Chromoblastomycosis
Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection that predominantly affects the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Caused by various species of dematiaceous fungi, this infection leads to…
