Excoriation disorder occurs due to recurrent picking of the skin, leading to skin lesions. Neurotic excoriations cause linear erosions with scabs and scars on the affected region of the skin. It is managed by taking cognitive behavior therapy.
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What are the lesions on the back of my 65-year-old dad?
Query: Hello doctor, My dad is 65 years old and has lesions on his back. I have attached images for your reference. What could these be? He has a normal liver function test although his abdominal ultrasound shows fatty liver grade 2. He also has a normal lipid profile. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the images attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The dark spots are perhaps seborrheic keratosis which is a benign epidermal skin lesion. They are a part of aging and only of cosmetic concern. If desired, the seborrheic keratosis can ... Read Full »
Why are there vascular lines and petechiae in middle back?
Query: Hi doctor, I saw today that my husband has this vascuar lines and petechias in his middle back but I could not do a diagnosis. I am a general physician but not a dermatologist. Is this condition a vasculitis or something I should worry about? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have observed the picture and also gone through the history of present and past illness (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I could observe that there is tendency for the lesions to assume a shape that is generally seen due to excoriation. This implies t... Read Full »
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