A 65 year old male presents to the Emergency Department with a 3-day history of worsening, painful stiff neck. He reports that he is not able to sleep due to…
Overview Thyroglossal cysts are benign cysts that form in the midline of the neck. They can form anywhere along the remnant fo the Thyroglossal Duct, which gets from eh base…
Introduction Impetigo is an infectious skin condition, usually caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus, and less commonly by Streptococcus pyogenes. It is highly infectious, and outbreaks often occurs in schools and within families. It…
Introduction Skin ulcers are a common presentation to general practice - affecting 2-3 patients per 1000 per year, and can have several important causes: Venous ulcers Due to venous blood…
Introduction Candida is the name of a group of yeast (fungal) species, which can cause skin and mucosal surface infections. It is one of three type of yeast that can…
Introduction Tinea refers to a specific type of fungal infection, caused by dermatophyte fungus. Fungal infections are often divided into 3 different types: Tinea Caused by dermatophyte fungus Candida Caused by the…
Introduction Rosacea is a common facial rash, of unknown aetiology. It is typically chronic and persistent. It causes sterile inflammatory papules, pustule and nodes and it may sometimes be mistaken…
Introduction Seborrheic dermatitis, also sometimes called seborrheic eczema, is a common, chronic skin disorder, that typically affects the face, scalp and trunk. Some define it as a subtype of eczema.…