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 related with psychological distress (including depression, anxiety, and…
Overview Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by raised, red, itchy, scaly plaques on the skin. It is caused by an abnormal T-cell-mediated immune response. T-cells release cytokines which leads to keratinocyte proliferation. 10-15% of cases are…
Overview Atopic dermatitis AKA eczema is a chronically relapsing, pruritic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by papules and vesicles on an erythematous base, eczematous lesions, xerosis (dry skin) and lichenification (thickening of skin and accentuated skin markings). It is caused by…
Overview Dermatology can be defined as the study of both normal and abnormal skin, and associated structures such as hair, nails, and oral and genital mucous membranes. Dermatological History Fitzpatrick skin type and scoring Skin type and score Typical features…
Overview Joint pain is a common presentation across different demographics and can present as: Term Definition Arthralgia Pain that is at the joint or referred to the joint; muscle, tendon, bone e.g. enthesistis Arthritis Inflammation of the joint structure (a…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized 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 is important. It…