| Preface |
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| Acknowledgements |
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| Glossary |
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| 1 An itchy, slow-growing infant |
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1 | (2) |
| 2 An agitated atopic child |
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3 | (2) |
| 3 An acute monomorphic eruption in a systemically unwell atopic child |
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5 | (2) |
| 4 A recurrent, unsightly facial eruption in a stressed but well young adult |
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7 | (2) |
| 5 Blistered hands and feet in an athletic man |
|
9 | (2) |
| 6 Chronic erythematous pruritic eruption on the lower legs |
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11 | (2) |
| 7 An itchy localized eruption |
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13 | (3) |
| 8 An eczematous eruption complicating venous ulcers |
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16 | (3) |
| 9 A transient pruritic eruption exacerbated by heat |
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19 | (4) |
| 10 A toddler with brown patches which urticate |
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23 | (2) |
| 11 Acute soft tissue swelling associated with systemic symptoms |
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25 | (2) |
| 12 Chronic scaly plaques on the knees |
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27 | (2) |
| 13 Widespread scaly eruption appears after a sore throat |
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29 | (2) |
| 14 A patient presents acutely unwell with all his skin red and hot |
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31 | (2) |
| 15 An itchy eruption appearing on the chest and arms after sun exposure |
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33 | (2) |
| 16 Acute-onset linear blistering on the legs |
|
35 | (2) |
| 17 Chronic blistering eruption on the dorsal hands |
|
37 | (2) |
| 18 Sun-induced skin pain, redness and scarring in a child |
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39 | (2) |
| 19 Sudden-onset widespread rash |
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41 | (2) |
| 20 Recurrent annular erythematous lesions reactivating at identical skin sites |
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43 | (2) |
| 21 Painful lip lesion associated with a localized blistering rash and sore mouth |
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45 | (2) |
| 22 Painful eroded mucous membranes and skin lesions |
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47 | (2) |
| 23 Acute-onset extensive blistering and skin necrosis with mucous membrane involvement |
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49 | (2) |
| 24 Fever, epilepsy and a widespread skin eruption with marked facial oedema |
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51 | (2) |
| 25 Acute-onset multiple pustules on a background of erythematous skin |
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53 | (2) |
| 26 Acute non-blanching cutaneous eruption associated with a sore throat |
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55 | (2) |
| 27 An itchy papular eruption on the ankles |
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57 | (2) |
| 28 A generalized itchy blistering eruption in an elderly woman |
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59 | (4) |
| 29 Sudden onset of erosions, blisters and fragile skin following gradually worsening mouth ulcers |
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63 | (2) |
| 30 An itchy, vesicular extensor eruption associated with malabsorption |
|
65 | (2) |
| 31 An itchy blistering eruption recurring in a second pregnancy |
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67 | (2) |
| 32 Extremely itchy stretch marks in the third trimester |
|
69 | (2) |
| 33 Asymptomatic sclerotic white plaques on the trunk |
|
71 | (2) |
| 34 Insidious onset of tightening of the skin over the limbs |
|
73 | (2) |
| 35 Acute facial rash, fever and joint pains in a young woman |
|
75 | (4) |
| 36 Annular erythematous rash of sudden onset |
|
79 | (2) |
| 37 Hair loss, scarring rash and photosensitivity |
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81 | (2) |
| 38 An erythematous rash and muscle weakness |
|
83 | (2) |
| 39 Widespread maculopapular eruption on the trunk and face with flu-like symptoms |
|
85 | (2) |
| 40 Slow asymptomatic depigmentation of the skin |
|
87 | (2) |
| 41 A young adult with high blood pressure, irregular pigmentation and skin lumps |
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89 | (4) |
| 42 An overweight teenager with thickened skin around her neck |
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93 | (2) |
| 43 A dramatic and painful ulcer in a young patient with no evidence of infection |
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95 | (2) |
| 44 Slow-onset asymptomatic lesions on the shins of a diabetic patient |
|
97 | (2) |
| 45 Slowly progressive swelling and discolouration over the shins |
|
99 | (2) |
| 46 Asymptomatic annular lesions on the limbs |
|
101 | (2) |
| 47 An asymptomatic papular and annular eruption |
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103 | (2) |
| 48 Ulcer over the gaiter area on a background of aching legs |
|
105 | (2) |
| 49 Slow-onset, unilateral, painless leg swelling |
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107 | (4) |
| 50 An infirm elderly man with arterial disease and an ulcerated heel |
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111 | (2) |
| 51 Non-healing foot ulcer in a diabetic patient |
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113 | (4) |
| 52 A regressing vascular lesion in a pre-school child |
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117 | (3) |
| 53 A livid red birthmark on a newborn child |
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120 | (3) |
| 54 Slow development of a scaly plaque on a finger |
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123 | (1) |
| 55 A slow-growing ulcerated non-healing nodule on the face |
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123 | (4) |
| 56 Multiple basal cell carcinomas in a young patient |
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127 | (2) |
| 57 An ulcerating lesion on the scalp, enlarging over 4 months |
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129 | (2) |
| 58 A rapidly growing lesion on the dorsum of the hand |
|
131 | (2) |
| 59 A longstanding flesh-coloured nodule on the face |
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133 | (4) |
| 60 Multiple, slightly atypical looking naevi on the trunk |
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137 | (2) |
| 61 An enlarging pigmented macule on the face of an elderly man |
|
139 | (2) |
| 62 A unilateral rash around the nipple |
|
141 | (2) |
| 63 A changing pigmented lesion on the leg |
|
143 | (2) |
| 64 A pigmented nodule on the back |
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145 | (2) |
| 65 Longstanding erythematous scaly patches |
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147 | (2) |
| 66 A slow-growing plum-coloured skin nodule |
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149 | (2) |
| 67 Papular and pustular eruption on the face with scarring |
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151 | (2) |
| 68 A red face with papules and pustules |
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153 | (2) |
| 69 Sudden-onset facial crusting and blistering in a child |
|
155 | (2) |
| 70 An erythematous painful face |
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157 | (2) |
| 71 A hot, swollen leg |
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159 | (2) |
| 72 Painful areas of superficially eroded skin in the flexures of a child |
|
161 | (2) |
| 73 Asymptomatic erythematous scaly patches on the palms and soles |
|
163 | (2) |
| 74 Acute-onset blister on the lip with facial swelling and pain |
|
165 | (2) |
| 75 A localized, painful, blistering eruption |
|
167 | (2) |
| 76 Multiple flesh-coloured papules on the face |
|
169 | (2) |
| 77 Multiple hyperkeratotic papules and nodules on the fingers |
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171 | (2) |
| 78 Sudden-onset maculopapular rash with conjunctivitis and malaise |
|
173 | (2) |
| 79 Crops of blisters becoming widespread in a child with gastrointestinal upset |
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175 | (2) |
| 80 Multiple cutaneous boils appearing over 12 months |
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177 | (2) |
| 81 Chronic, sore, macerated skin in the finger webs |
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179 | (1632) |
| 82 Asymptomatic purple skin lesions appearing on the limbs and trunk |
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| 83 Widespread itchy eruption preventing sleep |
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183 | (2) |
| 84 Painless erythematous lesion on the nose grows over four months |
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185 | (2) |
| 85 Scaling of the scalp with occipital lymphadenopathy in a child |
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187 | (2) |
| 86 A pruritic annular rash and family involvement |
|
189 | (4) |
| 87 Progressive scaling of the palms and dystrophy of the fingernails |
|
193 | (2) |
| 88 Patchy asymptomatic hair loss over the scalp |
|
195 | (2) |
| 89 Frontal hair loss in a woman |
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197 | (2) |
| 90 Excessive facial hair in a young woman |
|
199 | (2) |
| 91 Multiple skin lesions develop in a renal transplant recipient |
|
201 | (2) |
| 92 Stiffness of the skin developing after bone marrow transplantation |
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203 | (2) |
| 93 Streaky skin changes in a toddler and a maternal history of miscarriage |
|
205 | (2) |
| 94 A young adult with seizures and markedly photo-damaged skin |
|
207 | (2) |
| 95 A young man seeking genetic counselling advice regarding his dry skin condition |
|
209 | (2) |
| 96 Recurrent blisters on the extremities associated with minor pressure/friction |
|
211 | (2) |
| 97 An increasing number of asymptomatic facial lesions in a young boy |
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213 | (4) |
| 98 Macroglossia, fatigue and back pain in an elderly woman |
|
217 | (2) |
| 99 Subacute pruritic erythematous eruption in an elderly patient with weight loss |
|
219 | (4) |
| 100 A young girl with unusual scars and unexplained injuries |
|
223 | (2) |
| Index |
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