SettingsSymptoms and signs: Skin and subcutaneous tissue
Anasarca
Anasarca, also known as "extreme generalized edema" is a medical condition characterised by widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space.
Anasarca, also known as "extreme generalized edema" is a medical condition characterised by widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space.
Ankle flare
Ankle flares are often caused by venous ulcer, due to deep vein thrombosis or varicose vein.
Ankle flares are often caused by venous ulcer, due to deep vein thrombosis or varicose vein.
Black pox
Black pox is a symptom of smallpox that is caused by bleeding under the skin which makes the skin look charred or black.
Black pox is a symptom of smallpox that is caused by bleeding under the skin which makes the skin look charred or black.
Cyanosis
Cyanosis is the appearance of a blue or purple coloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to the tissues near the skin surface being low on oxygen.
Cyanosis is the appearance of a blue or purple coloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to the tissues near the skin surface being low on oxygen.
Desquamation
Desquamation, also called skin peeling, is the shedding of the outermost membrane or layer of a tissue, such as the skin.
Desquamation, also called skin peeling, is the shedding of the outermost membrane or layer of a tissue, such as the skin.
Diaphoresis
Diaphoresis is excessive sweating commonly associated with shock and other medical emergency conditions.
Diaphoresis is excessive sweating commonly associated with shock and other medical emergency conditions.
Erythema
Erythema (from the Greek erythros, meaning red) is redness of the skin, caused by hyperemia of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin.
Erythema (from the Greek erythros, meaning red) is redness of the skin, caused by hyperemia of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin.
Flushing (physiology)
For a person to flush is to become markedly red in the face and often other areas of the skin, from various physiological conditions.
For a person to flush is to become markedly red in the face and often other areas of the skin, from various physiological conditions.
Hyperalgesia
Hyperalgesia is an increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves.
Hyperalgesia is an increased sensitivity to pain, which may be caused by damage to nociceptors or peripheral nerves.
Hyperesthesia
Hyperesthesia (or hyperaesthesia) is a condition that involves an abnormal increase in sensitivity to stimuli of the sense.
Hyperesthesia (or hyperaesthesia) is a condition that involves an abnormal increase in sensitivity to stimuli of the sense.
Hypoalgesia
Hypoalgesia or hypalgesia denotes a decreased sensitivity to painful stimuli.
Hypoalgesia or hypalgesia denotes a decreased sensitivity to painful stimuli.
Pallor
Pallor is a reduced amount of oxyhaemoglobin in skin or mucous membrane, a pale color which can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, stimulant use, lack of exposure to sunlight, anae...
Pallor is a reduced amount of oxyhaemoglobin in skin or mucous membrane, a pale color which can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, stimulant use, lack of exposure to sunlight, anae...
Paresthesia
Paresthesia, spelled "paraesthesia" in English, is a sensation of tingling, burning, pricking, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect.
Paresthesia, spelled "paraesthesia" in English, is a sensation of tingling, burning, pricking, or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect.
Peripheral edema
Peripheral edema is the swelling of tissues, usually in the lower limbs, due to the accumulation of fluids.
Peripheral edema is the swelling of tissues, usually in the lower limbs, due to the accumulation of fluids.
Petechia
A petechia (; plural petechiae ) is a small (1-2mm) red or purple spot on the body, caused by a minor hemorrhage (broken capillary blood vessels).
A petechia (; plural petechiae ) is a small (1-2mm) red or purple spot on the body, caused by a minor hemorrhage (broken capillary blood vessels).
Splinter hemorrhage
Splinter hemorrhages (or haemorrhages) are tiny lines that run vertically under nails.
Splinter hemorrhages (or haemorrhages) are tiny lines that run vertically under nails.
Target lesion
Target lesion in dermatology is the typical lesion of erythema multiforme in which a vesicle is surrounded by an often hemorrhagic maculopapule; EM is often self-limited, of acute onset, resolve...
Target lesion in dermatology is the typical lesion of erythema multiforme in which a vesicle is surrounded by an often hemorrhagic maculopapule; EM is often self-limited, of acute onset, resolve...