Epidermal Cyst
Round, firm, yellow/flesh coloured, mobile nodule; may observe a follicular punctum on the overlying epidermal surface.
Compound Nevus
A domed, regularly bordered, smooth, round, dark brown papule.
Actinic Keratosis – Head
Hyperkeratotic, erythematous, slightly elevated papules and patches with a rough surface on sun-exposed skin. (Courtesy Dr. C. Forrest)
Actinic Keratosis – Hand
Hyperkeratotic, erythematous, slightly elevated papules and patches with a rough surface on sun-exposed skin. (Courtesy Dr. S. Walsh)
Tinea Capitis
Diffuse area of mild scaling and hair loss. Erythema and pyoderma are occasionally present.
Alopecia Areata
Sharply demarcated, circular patch of hair loss on scalp. Look for “exclamation mark” hairs at the periphery.
Rosacea
Prominent facial erythema, telangiectasia, rhinophyma, and scattered papules. (Courtesy Dr. L. From)
Acne Vulgaris
Inflammatory papules, pustules, and open comedones.
