Dermatology Disorders and Hormonal Impacts

A comprehensive evaluation of the patient's overall appearance, including gait, mobility, and any noticeable asymmetries.

A detailed analysis of the head and neck, examining for any signs of asymmetry, lesions, or scars.

Checking the oral cavity to ensure all soft tissues are normal and healthy.

Variations in the appearance of the head and neck between the left and right sides.

The ability to move freely and easily. This could include mobility of the head and neck.

The way a person walks or moves about, which may indicate underlying health conditions.

An abnormal mark or change in the skin, which could suggest a medical history.

Marks left on the skin after a wound has healed.

A condition where the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes turn yellow due to a high level of bilirubin, a yellow-orange bile pigment.

Anemia occurs when there is a shortage of healthy red blood cells, leading to less oxygen being delivered to the body. This can happen due to nutritional deficiencies, blood loss, or blood cancers like leukemia.

Dark spots on the skin caused by an overproduction of melanin. Melanin gives skin, hair, and eyes their color.

Skin discoloration caused by the buildup of toxins when the kidneys are not functioning properly. The skin may appear grayish or metallic.

A type of skin cancer that originates from the basal cells of the epidermis. These are slow-growing tumors that usually have an appearance of a pearly nodule.

Localized benign growths of melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation. They can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later (acquired).

A condition characterized by a rounded, swollen face. It is often associated with obesity but can also be a sign of Cushing's Syndrome.

This occurs when extra fat accumulates on the sides of the face, giving it a rounded appearance. It can be associated with Cushing's syndrome.

A condition where patches of skin lose their pigment cells, resulting in lighter areas on the skin, hair, and mucous membranes.

Tan or brown patches that can appear on the face, often associated with pregnancy, birth control pills, or postmenopausal estrogen.

A change in skin pigmentation caused by skin damage like infections, burns, or trauma. This often results in areas of darker or lighter skin than normal.

Factors contributing to pigmentation changes, excluding medical conditions, include lifestyle, hormones, sun exposure, friction, and aging.

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, a typical sign of jaundice in infants, usually appearing within a few days after birth.

Tiny red or purple spots on the skin caused by bleeding under the surface, often associated with blood thinners or bleeding disorders.

Larger areas of purplish discoloration on the skin caused by bleeding under the surface, often associated with bruising or trauma.

A collection of blood that forms a bump or swelling under the skin, typically caused by injury.

The risk of developing signs and symptoms of steroid use is dependent on the length of time it is taken and the dosage.

A condition that can be caused by long-term use of steroids. It is characterized by muscle weakness, particularly in the face.

A type of facial appearance associated with steroid use. Characterized by a prominent bridge of the nose, bulbous tip, narrow nostrils, and bulging below the glasses area.

Facial changes associated with steroid use can include small, almond-shaped eyes that are either sloping upwards or downwards with hooded eyelids. These eyes can also be spaced widely apart.

A feature of steroid use that may include a small mouth with a thin upper lip, a long groove running between the nose and mouth, and a straight top lip without a typical bow shape.

A condition causing roundness and puffiness in the face due to excessive fat deposits, especially in the cheeks and temples.

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate metabolism, blood pressure, immune function, and stress response.

A condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, leading to various symptoms like moon facies, weight gain, and muscle weakness.

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.

A condition that occurs when the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol, often due to ACTH overproduction.

Long-term use of steroid medications like prednisone, which can cause similar symptoms to Cushing's syndrome.

Medical imaging techniques like MRI or CT scans used to assess the size and activity of the adrenal glands.

Blood and urine tests to measure cortisol levels and confirm the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.

A distinctive facial appearance often found in individuals with Down Syndrome, characterized by a flattened face, upward-slanting eyes (upslanting palpebral fissures), small ears, a short neck, and a tongue that tends to protrude out of the mouth.

Extra skin on the inner eyelid, giving the eyes an almond-shaped appearance. This feature is common in Down Syndrome.

Slanted eyes that are a common characteristic in people with Down Syndrome.

A smaller head that is somewhat flattened in the back, frequently observed in individuals with Down Syndrome.

A red or purplish facial rash with a "butterfly" pattern, covering the cheeks and the bridge of the nose, but typically not the rest of the face. It can occur due to various conditions, such as sunburn or lupus.

A group of linked disorders, including kwashiorkor, marasmus, and intermediate states, characterized by malnutrition and distinguished by clinical findings, including edema in kwashiorkor.

The detachment of large scales from the epidermis, often resembling fine dust. It may be caused by environmental factors, such as sun exposure, or medical conditions like allergies, infections, or immune system disorders.

Red spots or rash on the skin, which can result from various causes like infections, heat, allergies, immune system disorders, and medications.