Xanthelasma: Specific skin conditions associated

Specific skin conditions associated with diabetes mellitus are described below. Diabetic dermopathy Diabetic bullae Diabetic stiff skin Others What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus constitutes a collection of diverse disorders associated with an increase in blood glucose concentration. Diabetes is associated with impaired carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism due to insufficient secretion of insulin or target-tissue insulin resistance. Complications of diabetes mellitus comprise ... Special studies for eruptive xanthoma None are generally needed. Special stains to highlight lipid deposition have been described but are rarely needed. Differential diagnosis for eruptive xanthoma There are a wide range of conditions which result in the accumulation of foamy histiocytes in the dermis and may mimic eruptive xanthoma. The correct diagnosis is generally confirmed by correlating the features of the biopsy with the clinical presentation and serologic findings. Other xanthomatous ... Created 2008. Learning objectives Describe dermoscopic features of pigmented and non-pigmented non-melanocytic lesions Introduction Dermoscopy is useful to distinguish pigmented non-melanocytic lesions from benign and malignant melanocytic lesions. There are specific features that help to distinguish these. Careful observation has resulted in the description of the dermoscopy of many non-pigmented lesions as well, which may be sometimes helpful in diagnosis for an itchy rash. Dermoscopy of ... Xanthelasma Trichoepithelioma Milium Fox-Fordyce disease Microcystic adnexal carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma. What is the treatment for syringoma? Syringomas are benign and do not require intervention. Treatment for cosmetic reasons aims to reduce tumour visibility with minimal scarring, but the results are often suboptimal. Treatment options ...