Condition Lookup
Sub-Category:
Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Number of Conditions: 4
Diabetes-Related Skin Changes
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Symptoms:
brown, scaly patches on shins (diabetic dermopathy); dark, velvety plaques in skin folds (acanthosis nigricans); delayed wound healing
Root Cause:
Poor circulation, insulin resistance, or chronic hyperglycemia affecting skin integrity.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination; evaluation of blood glucose levels.
Treatment:
Manage blood sugar levels, use emollients, and treat secondary infections.
Medications:
Insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents – to manage diabetes. Topical antibiotics – for secondary infections.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common in individuals with poorly controlled diabetes.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Diabetes mellitus, obesity, metabolic syndrome.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Improves with good glycemic control.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Chronic ulcers; Infections; Amputation in severe cases
Thyroid-Related Skin Disorders
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Symptoms:
dry, coarse skin; swelling in extremities (myxedema); brittle hair and nails; hair thinning
Root Cause:
Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism affecting skin metabolism and structure.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination; thyroid function tests (T3, T4, TSH).
Treatment:
Correct thyroid hormone imbalance.
Medications:
Levothyroxine – for hypothyroidism. Antithyroid drugs (e.g., methimazole ) – for hyperthyroidism.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common in individuals with thyroid disorders.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Autoimmune diseases (e.g., Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease).
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Improves with thyroid treatment.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Persistent skin changes; Psychological distress
Cutaneous Sarcoidosis
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Symptoms:
firm, red or purple plaques; lupus pernio (on the nose or cheeks); nodules or scars on the skin
Root Cause:
Abnormal immune response causing granuloma formation in the skin.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, biopsy, and chest imaging.
Treatment:
Topical or systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressants for severe cases.
Medications:
Topical or systemic corticosteroids. Methotrexate – for systemic involvement.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Rare, more common in African-American populations.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Genetic predisposition, exposure to certain environmental triggers.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Variable; may resolve spontaneously or become chronic.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Scarring; Systemic organ involvement
Vasculitis
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Other Dermatologic Conditions
Sub-category: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Symptoms:
palpable purpura; ulcers or necrosis; painful, red patches or plaques
Root Cause:
Inflammation of blood vessels, leading to tissue damage and skin manifestations.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, skin biopsy, and blood tests for systemic involvement.
Treatment:
Treat underlying cause, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants.
Medications:
Systemic corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone ). Immunosuppressants (e.g., cyclophosphamide ) – for severe cases.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Rare; varies by type of vasculitis.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Autoimmune diseases, infections, medications.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Depends on severity and response to treatment.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Organ damage; Chronic ulcers