Category: May 2019

A warty plaque on the hand of a teenager

Authors:Marie Lourenz M. Racadio MD; Roy Lawrence S. Paredes MD; Audi MD, Marie Socouer M. Oblepias MD Abstract Introduction: Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis (TVC) occurs in previously exposed individuals to TVC due to exogenous infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium bovis. The areas of predilection for TVC in children are the lower extremities, while fingers and […]

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Neonatal acne in a 3-week old infant treated with zinc coceth sulfate foam wash

Authors:Mabelle F. Colayco MD Abstract Introduction: Neonatal acne is a common condition affecting 20% of neonates. The condition typically presents with closed comedones, inflammatory papules and pustules, and prominent facial shine. The acne is mild and resolves within 1 to 4 months. In some instances, the condition may need treatment. However, a major consideration in […]

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Disseminated histoplasmosis in an HIV-positive Filipino

Authors:Frederica Veronica Marquez-Protacio MD Abstract Introduction: Histoplasmosis is a granulomatous infection caused by the fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum. The disseminated type can be the initial manifestation of HIV/AIDS. It may affect the lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen, genitourinary tract, heart, bone marrow, adrenal glands, lymph nodes, and the central nervous system. Cutaneous findings are diverse […]

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Clinical, dermoscopy and histopathological findings in a case of lipoid proteinosis

Authors:Miguel Remigio T. Maralit MD; Johannes F. Dayrit MD, Emmerson Gale S. Vista MD; Abigael T. Villanueva MD Abstract Introduction: Lipoid proteinosis is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis with only approximately 300 cases reported worldwide. This condition is due to the loss of function mutation of the ECM1 gene which encodes for extracellular matrix protein […]

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Basal cell nevus syndrome in a 56-year old Filipino female: a case report

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