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Impetigo Irina Margaritescu, MD, DipRCPath Bruce R. Smoller, MD Key Facts Terminology Definition Acute, contagious superficial pyogenic infection of skin caused by staphylococci, streptococci, or both Clinical Issues Epidemiology Peak…

Darier Disease Irina Margaritescu, MD, DipRCPath Key Facts Etiology/Pathogenesis Autosomal dominant genodermatosis Mutations in gene ATP2A2 New mutations in ˜ 25% of cases Clinical Issues Age Typical onset in late…

Chalazion Larissa V. Furtado, MD Key Facts Etiology/Pathogenesis Chronic obstruction of meibomian or Zeis glands → retained meibomian secretions → chronic granulomatous inflammation Clinical Issues Occurs more frequently on the…

Epidermolysis Bullosa, Inherited Jessica M. Comstock, MD Key Facts Terminology Heterogeneous group of noninflammatory inherited disorders characterized by development of blisters or erosions after minor trauma Etiology/Pathogenesis Autosomal dominant or…

Acropustulosis of Infancy Larissa V. Furtado, MD Key Facts Terminology Infantile acropustulosis Clinical Issues Predominantly occurs during first 3 years of life Not limited to young children Involves primarily acral…