SCE dermatology

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

This study aimed to review the available trichoscopic evidence for fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution across Fitzpatrick phototypes and propose an adapted interpretive framework for patients with phototypes IV to VI: https://bit.ly/3SnWMdN

29/08/2026

06/08/2026

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic infection that is transmitted by sand flies and caused by multiple leishmania species, with different species capable of causing cutaneous, visceral, or mucosal forms of the disease.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Discoid eczema is a common type of eczema defined by scattered, well-defined, coin-shaped and coin-sized plaques of eczema. Discoid eczema is also called nummular dermatitis.

The cause of discoid eczema is unknown. Some cases are associated with Staphylococcus aureus infection.

The eruption can be precipitated by:

A localised injury such as scratch, insect bite or thermal burn
Impetigo or wound infection
Contact dermatitis
Dry skin
Varicose veins (varicose eczema).