Other Dermatologic Disorders

Acanthosis Nigrans

Darkening areas of the skin (mostly in skin creases)

Look for the obese, diabetic with a dark patch on the back of the neck

 

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Chronic abscesses / nodules in skin creases

Tx: Topical vs Systemic Clindamycin or intralesional steroid injections

Urticaria (Aka Hives)

Type 1 Hypersentivity

Blanchable wheals or plaques

Tx: Avoid irritant factors. Antihistamines

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