Here is a curated collection of dermatology images covering eczema, psoriasis, and acne, sourced from Andrews' Diseases of the Skin and Dermatology 2-Volume Set 5e:
Eczema
Hand Eczema - intense erythema with white flaky scaling over the palm and fingers, a hallmark of chronic hand eczema with spongiotic changes:
Fig. 5.10 Hand eczema - Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
Pompholyx (Dyshidrotic Eczema) - small dome-shaped translucent vesicles along the lateral digits, characteristic of acute vesicular hand dermatitis:
Fig. 5.11 Pompholyx - Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
Nummular Eczema of the Breast - large, irregular, dark-red coin-shaped plaque with well-defined border:
Fig. 5.9 Nummular eczema of the breast - Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
Psoriasis
Nail Psoriasis - pitting and distal onycholysis with yellowing of the nail plate, a frequent extra-cutaneous manifestation:
Fig. 10.6 Nail pitting and distal onycholysis in psoriasis - Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
Inverse Psoriasis - moist erythematous plaques without the usual silvery scale, occurring in intertriginous areas (under breasts, axillae, groin):
Fig. 10.7 Inverse psoriasis - Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
Pustular Psoriasis - widespread erythema with confluent scaling and pustule formation involving the groin and inner thighs:
Fig. 10.9 Pustular psoriasis - Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
Acne
Acne Conglobata - severe nodulo-cystic acne with fistula formation and confluent inflammatory nodules on the face and neck:
Fig. 13.13 Acne conglobata with fistula formation - Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
Steroid Acne - monomorphic red papules and pustules over the back and shoulders from systemic or topical corticosteroid use:
Fig. 13.16 Steroid acne - Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
Quick Reference
| Condition | Key Clinical Features |
|---|
| Hand Eczema | Erythema, scaling, fissuring; spongiosis histologically |
| Pompholyx | Deep-seated vesicles on lateral digits; intense pruritus |
| Psoriasis (Nail) | Pitting, onycholysis, oil-drop sign |
| Inverse Psoriasis | Moist erythema in folds; minimal scale |
| Pustular Psoriasis | Sterile pustules on erythematous base; can be life-threatening |
| Acne Conglobata | Cysts, nodules, fistulae; requires isotretinoin |
| Steroid Acne | Monomorphic papulopustules; triggered by steroids |
All images are from Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (Elsevier).