Rheumatoid Arthritis No. 1
Significant ulnar deviation of the digits, typical of rheumatoid arthritis.
Raynauds phenomenon
Note white discolouration of digits. (Courtesy of Dr. D. Jerome)
Psoriatic Arthritis – Onycholysis
Onycholysis: Lifting of the nail starting at the distal end, seen in psoriatic arthritis. (Courtesy of Dr. D. Jerome)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Nail pitting seen in psoriatic arthritis. (Courtesy of Dr. D. Jerome)
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Violaceous, hyperpigmented, atrophic plaques; keratotic scale with follicular plugging and scarring. (Courtesy Dr. L. From)
Dermatomyositis No. 2
Classic heliotrope rash of periorbital and perinasal violaceous erythema. (Courtesy Dr. M. Urowitz)
Dermatomyositis No. 1
Dermatomyositis (DM) of Hands
Erythematous flat-topped scaling papules over the knuckles showing Gottron’s papules and periungal telangiectasia. (Courtesy of The Hospital for Sick Children Slide Library, Toronto)
Stage 1-4 Full View
Stage 1 – Nonblanchable erythema of intact skin.
Stage 2 – Partial thickness superficial skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis that usually presents as an abrasion, blister, or shallow crater.
Stage 3 – Full thickness skin loss with damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend down to, but not through, underlying fascia, presenting as a deep crater with or without undermining of adjacent tissue.
Stage 4 – Full thickness skin loss with extensive destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structures (e.g. tendon or joint capsule), and may be present with undermining and sinus tracts.
Venous Stasis
Venous Stasis Ulcer (Courtesy of Dr. A. Freiberg)
Diabetic
Diabetic Foot Ulcer (Courtesy of Dr. A. Freiberg)
