Flexural and extensoral eruptions in dermatologic disease

Clin Dermatol. 2011 Mar-Apr;29(2):195-204. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.01.020.

Abstract

Dermatologic eruptions can be generalized or localized to specific areas of the body. Eruptions in specific body regions may suggest specific diagnosis. Recognizing such clinical patterns can facilitate the identification of the underlying pathology. In this contribution, we shall discuss those dermatologic lesions that tend to affect the flexure and extensor surfaces.

MeSH terms

  • Acanthosis Nigricans / diagnosis
  • Acanthosis Nigricans / etiology
  • Acanthosis Nigricans / therapy
  • Dermatitis / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis / etiology
  • Dermatitis / pathology
  • Dermatitis / therapy
  • Dermatomyositis / diagnosis
  • Dermatomyositis / pathology
  • Erythema Multiforme / diagnosis
  • Erythema Multiforme / etiology
  • Erythema Multiforme / therapy
  • Erythema Nodosum / diagnosis
  • Erythema Nodosum / etiology
  • Erythema Nodosum / therapy
  • Humans
  • Pemphigus, Benign Familial / diagnosis
  • Pemphigus, Benign Familial / therapy
  • Psoriasis / diagnosis
  • Psoriasis / epidemiology
  • Psoriasis / therapy
  • Purpura / diagnosis
  • Purpura / etiology
  • Purpura / therapy
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / etiology
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / pathology
  • Skin Diseases, Infectious / therapy