Overview Common fungal skin infections include: Infection Causative organism Dermatophytosis (Tinea) Dermatophytes – Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, Microsporum Candidiasis Candida spp. Pityriasis versicolor Malassezia furfur, Malassezia globosa
Pemphigus Vulgaris Pemphigus Vulgaris is a blistering skin disorder that is common in middle age (40-60 years). It has a high prevalence in the Jewish population. It is a lifelong condition. It often has mucosal involvement (>90%) and can be…
Overview Acne vulgaris (aka ‘acne’) is a very common disorder of the pilosebaceous follicles (oil glands). It results from excess production of sebum, which is related to androgen (testosterone) levels. It is associated with psychological distress (including depression, anxiety, and…
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterised by severe symmetrical peripheral joint pain and deformation due to erosive arthritis. It is progressive and drastically reduces quality of life, hence early referral and treatment are important. It is linked…
Subtrochanteric fractures are proximal femur fractures that occur between the lesser trochanter and a point 5cm distal to the lesser trochanter. This region of the femur experiences high compression and tensile forces, has less blood supply, has a dense cortex…
Intertrochanteric fractures are extracapsular fractures of the proximal femur that occur between the greater and lesser trochanter. There is an area of low bone mineral density known as the ward triangle, bordered by the primary compressive trabeculae, principal tensile trabeculae…
Femoral head fractures are rare injuries that are usually associated with hip dislocation (10%). In a posterior hip dislocation, the femoral head hits the posterior rim of the acetabulum and fractures. On the other hand, anterior dislocation causes impaction or…
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