Spider naevi – colloquially called vascular spiders – (synonyms: hepatic nevus; nevus araneus; spider; spider naevi; spider naevus; spider naevus; spider angioma; spider nevus; spider nevus; stellate bangioma; Engl. spider nevus, spider angioma; ICD-10 I78.1: spider nevus) are vascular neoplasms with 0.2 to 1.0 cm of web-like redness. They may occur singly or in groups. … Spider Nevi
Milia – colloquially called semolina – (singular milium, Latin “millet (grain)”; synonyms: Hautgries; Hautmilien, semolina grains; ICD-10-GM L72.0: Epidermal cyst) are small white cysts filled with whitish horny beads. They have no overt connection to the skin surface. Milia are harmless skin lesions. However, they are often perceived as a cosmetic problem. They occur in … Semolina (Milia)
Histiocytoma (synonyms: Dermatofibroma lenticulare, nodulus cutaneus; ICD-10-GM D23.9: Other benign neoplasms of the skin: skin, unspecified) are benign (benign) reactive fibroblasts (principal cells of connective tissue) that resemble hard fibroma. It is also called dermatofibroma. Age of manifestation (first age of onset of disease): adults in the 3rd-6th decade of life; less commonly, children. Sex … Histiocytoma
Keratoses (ICD-10 L57.0: actinic keratosis, incl. keratoses) refers to cornification disorders of the skin with horny and scaly deposits. Typical diseases associated with keratoses include actinic keratosis (noninvasive, early (in situ) squamous cell carcinoma; ICD-10-GM L57. 0: actinic keratosis), seborrheic keratosis (senile wart; ICD-10-GM L82: seborrheic keratosis), and keratosis actinica (light keratosis; ICD-10-GM L57.0: actinic … Keratoses
Comedones – colloquially called blackheads – (Latin comedere “eat’”, “eat along”, “consume”; ICD-10-GM L70.0: Acne vulgaris) are primary, non-inflammatory efflorescences (pathological changes of the skin). They are dilated hair ducts (hair follicles) filled with keratin and sebum. Comedones can occur alone or in association with acne (e.g., acne vulgaris). Symptoms – complaints Frequent occurrence of … Blackheads (Comedones)
Scars (cicatrix; scar; ICD-10-GM L90.5: scars and fibrosis of the skin) are so-called replacement tissues that the body forms to close wounds. They represent the final state of healing. Mustoe scar classification (modified from): Mature scar – light, flat and soft scar at the skin level or slightly below the skin level. Immature scar – … Scars
Pigment spots (ICD-10 L81.9: disorder of skin pigmentation, unspecified) are benign neoplasms of the skin. They are circumscribed, permanent deposits of the pigment melanin in the skin. Pigmented spots include: Lentigo senilis (age spots). Chloasma (melasma) – circumscribed benign (benign) hyperpigmentation that occurs on the face. Nevi – benign skin / mucous membrane malformations (pigment … Pigment Spots: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Puberty striae are skin stretch marks (striae distensae; ICD-10 L57.0: Striae distensae). Stretch marks often form during puberty, largely due to rapid weight gain on the chest, abdomen, buttocks, or thighs. Symptoms – Complaints Stretch marks occur in two versions: Striae rubra (= erythematous, i.e. reddish stripes). Striae alba (= hypopigmented and thus whitish lesions). … Striae in Puberty
Striae gravidarum – colloquially called stretch marks – are skin stretch marks (striae distensae; ICD-10 L57.0: Striae distensae). Stretch marks often form during gravidity (pregnancy), largely due to rapid weight gain on the breasts and abdomen. Symptoms – Complaints Stretch marks occur in two versions: Striae rubra (= erythematous, i.e. reddish stripes). Striae alba (= … Striae Gravidarum: Stretch Marks and Pregnancy
Ephelides (colloquially called freckles; ephelides: Greek ἔφηλις – ephelis, in plural ephelides from Gr. epi – ἐπί “at” and hēlios – ἥλιος; synonyms: summer spots; in Austria also Gugerschecken/Gugaschecken or Guckerschecken, in Switzerland also Märzen- or Laubflecken; ICD-10-GM L81.2.: ephelides) are more pigmented, small yellowish and brownish spots on the skin. They occur, especially on … Freckles (Ephelides)
Synonyms Hyperpigmentation forehead, hypopigmentation forehead, depigmentation forehead, white spot disease, vitiligo Definition The term “pigment disorder” summarizes a series of diseases that are characterized by a disturbed formation of the skin’s color pigments. This disorder can lead to an altered skin appearance in persons with pigment disorders on the forehead. The natural pigmentation of the … Pigment disorder on the forehead
Cause The causes for the appearance of a pigment disorder on the forehead are manifold. The possible causes of the pigment disorder also depend on the exact form of the skin change. In many cases, several independent factors must interact to cause a pigment disorder in the epidermis. The most common causes for the development … Cause | Pigment disorder on the forehead
