Tinea corporis, more commonly referred to as ringworm, manifests as a scaly rash in the shape of a ring with central clearing and a raised, erythematous border. An 80yearold man with a history of malignant melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma presented to the dermatology clinic with a chronic rash of 20 years. There was still some evidence of erythematous, scaling skin on the left foot, right and left thighs, and legs. You could get this scaly skin problem if you spend too much time in. It started on his left big toe and progressed to his legs and inner arms. A flaky, scaly patch that comes and goes could be actinic keratosis ak, a precancerous condition. The rash did not respond to topical or systemic terbinafine lamisil or. The rash may be well defined at the area of contact, e. Erythematous, scaly, pruritic lesions clinical advisor. Necrolytic migratory erythema glucagonoma syndrome is a rare disease characterized by erythematous, scaly plaques on acral, intertriginous, and periorificial areas, in association with an islet cell tumor of the pancreas. A 65yearold man presents to the clinic with a large rash on his torso. Generalised scaly rash present for palmar erythema is a rare skin condition where the palms of both hands become reddish. Here are the many causes of scaly skin and how to treat it. Clinically, prp is characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis with central plugging, palmoplantar keratoderma and scaly erythematous patches that progress to generalized erythroderma.
Differential diagnosis of annular lesions american. It can result from allergic reactions, fungal infections, or conditions. Rash usually unilateral, starting between the toes and spreads out across the. What are these erythematous, scaly lesions on my foot. Dermatologic signs of systemic disease cleveland clinic. One or more large erythematous patches may appear anywhere on the skin. Hand, foot, and mouth is a childhood illness resulting from a viral infection. Dorsum of foot, multiple skin lesions add or remove findings. Erythematous, annular, scaling patches on the skin photo quiz.
This change in color usually affects the base of the palm and the area around the bottom of your thumb and little finger. Scaling skin, or scaly skin, occurs when the outer layer of your skin peels away in large pieces that resemble fish scales. Classically, patients present with a single erythematous patch. In persons of color, seborrheic dermatitis sometimes. On physical examination, the patient has multiple scaly erythematous patches on.
Acute pruritic rash on the foot photo quiz american family. The lesions expand centrifugally, sometimes with central clearing, giving rise to annular patches. Dry, rough, and scaly skin can be caused by psoriasis, eczema, athletes foot, or other skin conditions. Large, scaly erythematous patches clinical advisor. Seborrheic dermatitis appears as erythematous plaques or patches topped by white or yellow scale. Skin rashes that involve palms and soles remedy publications llc. Tinea is a superficial dermatophyte infection characterized by scaly, inflammatory or noninflammatory patches. Rash flat, nonitchy red blisters on the hands and soles of the feet. Differential diagnoses skin conditions of the feet gponline. Associated signs include hyperglycemia, diarrhea, weight loss, and atrophic glossitis. The rash was erythematous, serpiginous, and raised with clear, fluidfilled vesicles measuring 2 mm. It most commonly affects the scalp figure 1 and the face figure 2, particularly the ears figure 3, eyebrows, and nasal alae. Itchy eczematous dermatitis on the dorsal aspect of the feet raises the possibility of a contact dermatitis, especially to footwear. Recalcitrant solitary erythematous scaly patch on the foot mdedge.