Tag: skin disorder
Scarring Bullosa
Scarring Bullosa: Definition and Description of Scarring Bullosa: Scarring Bullosa, also known as Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), is a rare genetic skin disorder characterized by fragile skin that blisters easily in response to minor friction or trauma. This condition occurs due to mutations in genes responsible for the anchoring of the epidermis to the dermis, leading…
Primary Cutaneous Amyloidosis
Primary Cutaneous Amyloidosis: Definition and Description of Primary Cutaneous Amyloidosis: Primary Cutaneous Amyloidosis is a rare skin disorder characterized by the deposition of amyloid proteins in the skin. Amyloidosis refers to a group of diseases in which abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in organs and tissues. In primary cutaneous amyloidosis, this accumulation is localized…
Lichen Amyloidosis
Lichen Amyloidosis Definition and Description of Lichen Amyloidosis Lichen Amyloidosis is a rare skin disorder characterized by the accumulation of amyloid protein in the skin. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that can deposit in various tissues, leading to various health issues. In the case of Lichen Amyloidosis, the deposits typically occur in the upper dermal…