Verruca Plana
Verruca plana, commonly referred to as flat warts, are benign epidermal proliferations caused by specific strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly HPV types 3,…
Systemic Mastocytosis
Systemic mastocytosis (SM) is a rare and complex condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation and proliferation of mast cells in various tissues throughout the body,…
Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma
Superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC) is the second most common subtype of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most prevalent form of skin cancer globally. Unlike…
Raised Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous (benign) skin tumor that appears as a raised, wart-like lesion. Often characterized by a rough, scaly surface, seborrheic keratosis is…
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…