Cutis Marmorata (or marble skin) ??? WTF!!? ?

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So I went to the dermotologist and he says that I have Cutis Marmorata (or marble skin) and it was from poor circulation which may be caused by a blood disorder or some kind of lack of vitamin or hormone imbalance maybe lyme or lupus.

I havent felt well in practically a year. This pigment problem with white spots happened a few months ago. I have a FULL round of bloodwork this week. What could this mean?

Has anyone had a diagnosis after noticing bad circulation???
I have lupus and along with the lupus I have everything else which comes with it. I have had it since my teen-age years.
I am wondering if your doctor is referring to sclerodermia,which is the thickening of the skin.It is sometimes referred to as marble because that is pretty much what it looks like.
If the dermatologist says you have this or comes back saying he has no idea what you have - I would suggest you go and see a arthritis doctor or go to a lupus clinic and let them know what your dermo told you (make sure you ask your dermo for a copy of all the tests he ran) .They will be able to take other test to see if you do or not have this.
Until you know for sure what is going on I would try to stay as calm as possibly because stress plays a big part in the flares which you may get if you indeed have this problem.
Feel free to contact me and let me know what happens.
Good luck to you.  (+ info)

what is cutis stones girlfriend's name?

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henrietta joseph  (+ info)

aplasia cutis?

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my nephew was born yesterday with this birth defect i know the basics but has anyone else had a baby born with this? he is perfect in every other way
Aplasia Cutis Congenita
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Synonyms and related keywords: ACC, congenital ulcer of the newborn, congenital localized absence of skin, cutis aplasia, congenital scar

Background: Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is part of a heterogenous group of disorders first reported by Cordon in 1767 and is characterized by the absence of a portion of skin in a localized or widespread area at birth. It most commonly (70%) manifests as a solitary defect on the scalp, but sometimes it may occur as multiple lesions. The lesions are noninflammatory and well demarcated, and they range in size from 0.5-10 cm. ACC may be circular, oval, linear, or stellate in configuration. At birth, the lesions may have already healed with scarring or may remain superficially eroded to deeply ulcerated, occasionally involving the dura or the meninges.

Defects in the skin that form early in gestation may heal before delivery and appear as an atrophic, membranous, or parchmentlike scar with associated alopecia, whereas less mature defects present as ulcerations. Most lesions occur on the scalp vertex just lateral to the midline, but defects may also occur on the face, the trunk, or the limbs, sometimes symmetrically. The depth may involve only the epidermis and the upper dermis, resulting in minimal alopecic scarring, or the defect may extend to the deep dermis, the subcutaneous tissue, or rarely the periosteum, the skull, and the dura.

ACC is most often a benign isolated defect, but it can be associated with other physical anomalies or malformation syndromes.

Frieden created a classification system for ACC (outlined below) consisting of 9 groups based on the number and location of the lesions and the presence or absence of associated malformations.


Group 1: This is scalp ACC without multiple anomalies. Nearly 86% of all solitary lesions occur on the scalp. A collar of hair is often seen around the defect. It can be autosomal dominant or sporadic.

Group 2: This is scalp involvement with limb anomalies. Adams-Oliver syndrome is a distinct subtype in which distal limb reduction abnormalities are found in association with solitary midline scalp defects. More than 15 such cases have been reported, usually with an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern and variable genetic expression. The scalp lesions tend to be large. The most common limb malformation is hypoplastic or absent distal phalanges. Other anomalies may include cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita, hemangiomas, cranial arteriovenous malformation, skin tags, supernumerary nipples, and woolly hair.

Group 3: This is scalp ACC with epidermal and sebaceous (organoid) nevi, which also involve the scalp, usually adjacent to the cutis aplasia. Some patients have also had ophthalmic and neurologic findings typical of epidermal nevus syndrome, including seizures, mental retardation, corneal opacities, and eyelid colobomas. Inheritance is sporadic.

Group 4: This is ACC often with a hair collar overlying deeper embryologic malformations. Examples include meningomyelocele, porencephaly, leptomeningeal angiomatosis, cranial stenosis, spinal dysraphism, gastroschisis, and omphalocele. The inheritance pattern in this group varies with the associated underlying condition.

Group 5: This is ACC associated with fetus papyraceous or placental infarct. Extensive truncal and limb ACC in a linear or stellate configuration is associated with the presence of fetus papyraceous. Fetus papyraceous is found at the time of delivery and results from the death of a twin fetus early in the second trimester. The surviving fetus is affected with ACC and is usually otherwise normal.

Group 6: This is ACC associated with simplex, junctional, or dystrophic types of epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Many reports describe ACC, usually occurring on the lower extremities, in patients eventually diagnosed with EB. Initially described as Bart syndrome, this type of presentation represents a variant of dystrophic EB. A subgroup includes the association of pyloric or duodenal atresia, ureteral stenosis, renal abnormalities, craniofacial abnormalities, nail dystrophy, and ACC.

Group 7: This is ACC localized to the extremities without EB. At least 2 families have been reported in which multiple members have had extensive ACC on the pretibial lower extremities and the dorsal aspects of the hands and the feet.

Group 8: This is ACC due to teratogens. A few cases of ACC have been linked to intrauterine infection with herpes simplex virus or varicella-zoster virus or to exposure to methimazole in the treatment of maternal thyrotoxicosis during pregnancy. Imperforate anus has been associated with methimazole or carbimazole exposure during gestation.

Group 9: This is ACC associated with malformation syndromes. Various syndromes and dysplasias include trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) with large membranous scalp defects, 4p- (Wolf-Hirschhorn) syndrome with midline scalp defects, Setleis syndrome with bitemporal ACC and abnormal eyelashes, Johanson-Blizzard syndrome with stellate scalp defects, focal dermal hypoplasia (Goltz syndrome), amniotic band disruption complex, oculocerebrocutaneous (Delleman) syndrome, scalp-ear-nipple syndrome (Finlay-Mark syndrome), and 46XY gonadal dysgenesis. Reticulolinear ACC on the face and the neck is a distinctive cutaneous manifestation in several syndromes linked to Xp22.

Pathophysiology: The skin and occasionally the underlying structures are affected in ACC. Lesions are clean, sharply demarcated, and noninflammatory in appearance.


Frequency:


In the US: ACC is an uncommon anomaly of newborns. More than 500 cases have been reported since it was first described, but because of significant underreporting of this generally benign disorder, the precise frequency is unknown. One estimate of incidence is approximately 3 in 10,000 births.
Internationally: The international frequency is expected to be similar to that in the United States.
Mortality/Morbidity: If the defect is small, recovery is uneventful, with gradual epithelialization and formation of a hairless, atrophic scar over several weeks. Small underlying bony defects usually close spontaneously during the first year of life. Surgical repair of large or multiple scalp defects with excision and primary closure, if feasible, or with the use of tissue expanders and rotation of a flap, may be considered. Truncal and limb defects, despite their large size, usually epithelialize and form atrophic scars, which can later be revised if necessary.

Underlying or associated defects may also significantly affect mortality and morbidity. Full-thickness defects of the scalp, skull, and dura are associated with a mortality rate of greater than 50%. Even large defects on areas other than the scalp usually heal well with conservative skin care using silver sulfadiazine ointment. The rare larger scalp defects are prone to complications of hemorrhage and infection; subsequently, patients are at risk for death. Extensive ACC of the scalp may be associated with an increased risk of sagittal sinus thrombosis. For these reasons, surgical intervention may be required for large, full-thickness scalp defects.

Race: No racial predilection is reported.

Sex: Unless associated with an X-linked malformation syndrome no sexual predilection exists.

Age: Lesions are congenital.



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History: History should include a review of maternal medications taken during the pregnancy and evidence of infections such with varicella or herpes viruses. Because many forms of ACC are inherited, a thorough family history is important.

Physical:

Diagnosis is made on the basis of physical findings indicative of an in utero disruption of skin development. Most lesions occur on the scalp lateral to the midline, but they may also occur on the face, the trunk, or the limbs, sometimes symmetrically.
The lesions are noninflammatory and well demarcated. The appearance of the lesions varies, depending on when they occur during intrauterine development. Lesions that form early in gestation may heal before delivery and appear as an atrophic, membranous, parchmentlike or fibrotic alopecic scar, whereas less mature defects may present as an ulceration of variable depth. With only the epidermis and the upper dermis involved, minimal alopecic scarring may result, but deeper defects may extend through the dermis, the subcutaneous tissue, and rarely the periosteum, the skull, or the dura. Distorted hair growth around a scalp lesion, known as the hair collar sign, is a marker for underlying defects. A bullous variant of ACC manifesting as a tense yellow vesicle on the scalp has been reported.
A complete physical examination should be performed to search for associated physical anomalies or recognizable malformation syndromes.
Causes:

No unifying theory can account for all lesions of ACC. Because this condition is the phenotypic result of more than one disease process, it is likely that more than one mechanism is involved. Mechanisms include genetic factors, teratogens (eg, methimazole, carbimazole, misoprostol, valproic acid), compromised vasculature to the skin, and trauma. Of particular note is the association of fetus papyraceous with bilaterally symmetric ACC.
The proximity of scalp ACC to the scalp hair whorl, which is thought to be the point of maximum tensile force during rapid brain growth, has led to the hypothesis that tension-induced disruption of the overlying skin occurs at 10-15 weeks of gestation when hair direction, patterning, and rapid brain growth occur.
Early rupture of the amniotic membranes, forming amniotic bands, has appeared to be the cause of ACC in several cases.
The bullous variant of ACC reveals a distinct histologic pattern identical to those in encephaloceles and meningoceles. This supports a hypothesis that this variant of aplasia cutis may represent the form fruste of a neural tube closure defect.
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Epidermolysis Bullosa
Focal Dermal Hypoplasia Syndrome



Other Problems to be Considered:

Few other conditions present with ulcerations or scars in the newborn period. ACC must be differentiated from the erosions of EB; this differentiation is especially important because ACC may be diagnosed alone before new lesions from EB become apparent.

Neonatal herpes may present with an erosion, often on the scalp, but rarely at delivery. Some lesions have been attributed to fetal varicella.

Lesions are sometimes mistakenly attributed to birth trauma secondary to vacuum extraction, forceps, or fetal scalp monitor electrodes.

Seitleis syndrome includes bitemporal ACC with other facial cutaneous abnormalities and has been termed congenital ectodermal dysplasia of the face.

Transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn is a rare, benign, blistering disease evident at birth or shortly thereafter; this condition resolves during the first months of life leaving no dystrophic scars.

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Lab Studies:


No specific laboratory abnormalities are consistently found in this condition. Abnormalities due to associated conditions may be present. Chromosome analysis may be indicated if a pattern of abnormalities suggests a genetic disorder.
Imaging Studies:


Imaging studies are seldom required for small circular or oval ACC of the scalp with no apparent associated anomalies.
Atypical or very large scalp defects should be imaged for possible underlying bone or soft tissue defects. In one neonate, a ventricular diverticulum of the posterior horn of the lateral ventricle was associated with ACC of the scalp. It manifested as an expanding bulge of the subdural space.
Distal radial epiphyseal dysplasia associated with ACC over the dorsum of the distal forearm has been reported. The cutis aplasia was diagnosed at birth but the radial dysplasia was not recognized until presentation to an orthopedist at age 5-10 10 years. Radiographs of the involved extremity should be performed in cases of ACC involving the distal forearm.
Other Tests:


Other tests may be indicated for evaluation of associated conditions.
Histologic Findings: The histologic features of the skin vary according to the depth of the aplasia and its duration. At birth, ulcerated lesions may show a complete absence of skin. After healing, the epidermis may appear flattened with a proliferation of fibroblasts within the connective-tissue stroma and an absence of adnexal structures. Bullous ACC is a rare clinical subtype of ACC with distinctive histologic findings. Histologic evaluation of such lesions reveals a distinct pattern containing fibrovascular stromas, edematous stroma, or both. Identical histologic findings are found in encephaloceles and meningoceles.
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Medical Care:

Local therapy includes gentle cleansing and applying bland ointment or silver sulfadiazine ointment to prevent desiccation of the defect.
Antibiotics are only indicated if overt signs of infection are noted.
Other treatment is rarely necessary because the erosions and the ulcerations almost always heal spontaneously.
Surgical Care:

Surgical repair is not usually indicated if the defect is small. Recovery is uneventful, with gradual epithelialization and formation of a hairless, atrophic scar over several weeks. Small underlying bony defects usually close spontaneously during the first year of life.
Surgical repair of large or multiple scalp defects may require excision with primary closure, if feasible, or the use of tissue expanders and rotation of a flap to fill the defect. Skin and bone grafts may also be required. Occasionally, skin grafting may be required.
Patients with large, full-thickness scalp defects may face a treatment dilemma: conservative versus surgical therapy of the defect. Complete osseous regeneration of a large skull defect associated with ACC has been obtained with a conservative approach of skin care and silver sulfadiazine dressings. No surgical treatment of bone or soft tissue reconstruction was necessary. On the other hand, ACC of the scalp may be complicated by sagittal sinus hemorrhage or thrombosis, and primary closure with scalp flaps may prevent a potentially fatal outcome.
Truncal and limb defects, despite their large size, usually epithelialize and form atrophic scars, which can later be revised if necessary.
Patients should be evaluated for evidence of EB before a surgical endeavor is undertaken.
Consultations:

Genetic counseling should be considered if associated anomalies are noted.
Consultations based on other findings are appropriate to evaluate these conditions.
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Further Outpatient Care:


Usually, simple wound care is adequate. Additional care may be required for associated problems if present.
Complications:


Major complications are rare but include hemorrhage, secondary local infection, meningitis, or sagittal sinus thrombosis.
Larger lesions associated with underlying bony defects may result in death secondary to central nervous system infection or hemorrhage from the sagittal sinus.
Complications may also be the result of associtated anomalies.
Prognosis:


The prognosis is usually excellent.
If ACC is associated with other anomalies, the prognosis is dependent on the severity of the abnormality.
Patient Education:


Genetic counseling is advised for parents of infants who are affected, except for those classified within group 1 or 8.  (+ info)

giving 5 month old pedia-laxA?? HELP?

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okay my little girl is 21 weeks old and she is very constipated, i called the doctor and she said to give her Karo syrup and i did, she then went on to say give her a pediatric suppository, well i went to CVS to get some, thinking that the pharmacist would know, well i have my daughter one and now i read that box and it says DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 2 and now i am so worried, has anyone given their children this under age 2?? PLEASE HELP i am SO WORRIED
it was the suppository kind!
my son has used suppository's b4 he was 2, he was 18 months old and my DR told me to use only half the tube.

My son is now 21months and I use them from time to time - ask your pharmacist or DR again if you are unsure - better to be safe then sorry  (+ info)

What is cutis vertices gyrata??

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Hello shakiff,

Cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is a descriptive term for a condition of the scalp manifesting as convoluted folds and furrows formed from thickened skin of the scalp resembling cerebriform pattern.

You can find more information here:

http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic694.htm

you can view images here:

http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-1084433965

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Worried about my 2year old chihuahua's stomach?

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I have a 2year old chihuahua that has constant stomach problems. He has a lot of flatulance and yelps every so often and clenches his bum. I normally give him a lick of laxa-pet, but this doesn't seem to work anymore. Is there anything else I can give him and should I be concerned. He is the baby of the house and it hurts me terribly to see him in this pain.
sell him to a burrito shop in mexico, they'll make burrito meat out of him.  (+ info)

i'm scared, help please?

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one day i noticed something on my right leg that looks like rash, it could be describe with a skin condition that is called cutis marmorata that happens to babies usually.
but it never went away, and i thought that maybe it was there before and i just noticed it. So i ignored it, but today, which months apart, the same thing happened to my left leg, but not only on my thigh but all my leg. i just noticed it, it freaked me out!! it does not itch, or hurt or anything, what is it? any idea? thanks
That's why there are doctors - go see one ! The fact that you waited is not good.  (+ info)

Please Help!!!!!!!:(((?

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Okay, long story short, I'm starting to think i have Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis. Is there any way to get rid of it??? It's bothering me so bad
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Lack of Blood Circulation in the Legs?

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So recently I've been spending about 14 hours sitting doing homework or schoolwork.. and I found that on the left side of my lower left leg, upper left, and left side of my right lower leg there is a sort of purplish marble color going on. I've had it for a couple months and it doesn't hurt or itch but it's sincerely freaking me out.

I searched a while about it and it seemed to be cutis marmorata, a skin condition in babies which looks marbly... but upon further research I found it should go away as one gets older and not suddenly appear at age 16 (my age now)

I found it's possibly a lack of blood circulation.. because i sit about 14-16 hours of my 17 hours of awakefulness per day.

What can I do to improve blood circulation so this odd skin condition goes away?
Only thing to do, walk and stand.  (+ info)

I just lifted my toenail. Do i remove it, or let it fall?

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I am pissed! here is why: 1 month ago i started to get serious on the treadmill and was making huge progress and today I accidentally lifted my entire toenail off the toe in an accident. The tail is being held my the cutis and is bleeding. I dont want to mess up my well established effective weight-loss routine but cant be on the treadmill for 45 minutes like this.

I need to decide weather to remove it or let it fall by itself. which one will making running easier and less discouraging.

thanks in advance for your help.
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