Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE): DLE is a chronic skin condition of sores with inflammation and scarring favoring the face, ears, and scalp and at times on other body areas. These lesions develop as a red, inflamed patch with a scaling and crusty appearance....
The infection, often initially on the lips can spread to all parts of the mouth and pharynx. Reactivation from the trigeminal ganglia can result in what are known as cold sores. Herpes pharyngitis is often associated with other viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. The disease is ...
SCC, also known as squamous cell carcinoma, is a type of skin cancer that begins in the squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that make up the epidermis, or the outermost layer of the skin. People with SCC often develop scaly, red patches, open sores, or warts on their skin. Ap...
Eczema, or "atopic dermatitis," affects about one in 10 babies and children. Symptoms can begin before a child's first birthday and almost always by age 5. Eczema begins as an itchy rash on the face, elbows, or knees that may spread to other areas including the scalp and behind the ea...