Color Atlas of Skin Diseases
Table of Contents
1. Acne
Rosacea
2. Bacterial Infections
Folliculitis
Impetigo
3. Benign Neoplasms
Seborrheic Keratoses
Granuloma Pyogenicum
Lentigo Simplex
4. Childhood
Infectious Disea-
ses/skin Lesions
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Verruca Plana
5. Eczematous Dermatitis
Pityriasis Rosea
Vesicular Hand Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Nummular Dermatitis
6. Fungal Infections
Tinea Capitis
Tinea Versicolor
Candidiasis
7. Gyrate Erythema
Erythema Chronicum Migrans (Lyme
Disease)
8. Pre-malignant and Malignant Les-
ions
Actinic Keratoses
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Malignant Melanoma
Atypical Mole (Dysplastic)
Atypical Mole
Atypical Mole
Atypical Mole
9. Psoriasis
Psoriasis of the Nails
Intertriginous Psoriasis
Psoriasis of the Scalp
Pustular Psoriasis
Guttate Psoriasis
10. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Herpes Simplex, Penis
Herpes Simplex, Vulva
Herpes Simplex, Perineum
Herpes Simplex in AIDS
Condyloma Acuminatum (Genital
Warts)
Secondary Syphilis
11. Stings and Insect Bites
Scabies
Pediculosis (Lice)
12. Urticaria
Papular Urticaria
Urticaria
13. Viral Infections
Molluscum Contagiosum
Herpes Simplex
Herpes Zoster
Rosacea
Rosacea is a congestive blushing and
flushing reaction of the central areas of
the face. It is usually associated with an
acneiform component
(papules,
pustules, and oily skin). It usually
occurs in middle-aged and older people.
The cheeks, nose, and chin, on the
entire face, may have a rosy hue.
Burning or stinging often accompanies
episodes of flushing. It is much more
common than lupus erythematosus, with which it is often confused. Rosacea
is distinguished from acne by age, the presence of the vascular component, and
the absence of comedones.
Folliculitis
Folliculitis is characterized by red-ringed
papules and pustules at hair follicles. Gram-
negative folliculitis may be spread by
contaminated hot tubs. Gram stain and culture
will help to differentiate bacterial from non-
bacterial folliculitis. History is important for