ATLAS

Visual Atlas

Explore the visual dermatology atlas.

Asteatotic Eczema

Illustration of asteatotic eczema, characterized by marked xerosis with fine scaling and a distinctive “cracked porcelain” pattern of superficial fissures, predominantly affecting the anterior lower legs. The condition occurs especially in older adults an

Atopic Dermatitis

llustration of the typical features of atopic dermatitis in a child, including intensely pruritic erythematous plaques, xerosis, and flexural involvement. Associated features of atopy, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, elevated IgE in some patients, an

Dyshidrotic Dermatitis

Illustration of the main clinical features of dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx): deep “tapioca-like” vesicles, palmoplantar involvement, intense pruritus, mild erythema, and scaling during the resolution phase. Flares may be triggered or worsened by heat and

Erythrodermic Psoriasis

Illustration of erythrodermic psoriasis, characterized by generalized erythema and extensive scaling with potential dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, thermoregulatory dysfunction, and systemic complications.

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Guttae Psoriasis

Guttae Psoriasis

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Illustration of the main clinical features of hidradenitis suppurativa, showing recurrent painful inflammatory nodules in typical intertriginous areas, including the axillae, groin, perineal, and inframammary regions. Advanced disease is characterized by

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Illustration of typical irritant contact dermatitis, characterized by erythema, dryness, scaling, and sometimes vesicles, bullae, fissures, or erosions, predominantly affecting areas directly exposed to the irritant.

Lichen Simplex Chronicus

Illustration of the main clinical features of lichen simplex chronicus, including a thickened, lichenified plaque, hyperpigmentation, and accentuation of normal skin markings. The self-perpetuating itch-scratch cycle maintains the condition and may produc

Nummular Dermatitis

Illustration of the main clinical features of nummular eczema, including well-demarcated round, “coin-shaped” plaques, sometimes with more prominent borders, associated with intense pruritus. Lesions commonly affect the legs, and flares may be more promin

Periorificial Dermatitis

Illustration of periorificial dermatitis showing monomorphic erythematous papules and pustules around the mouth with characteristic sparing of the vermilion border, predominantly affecting young women and commonly associated with topical corticosteroid ex

Scabies

Illustration of the main clinical features of scabies, showing excoriated pruritic papules and nodules together with characteristic scabies burrows, particularly involving the interdigital spaces, wrists, axillae, and genital region, with typical sparing

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Illustration of the main clinical features of seborrheic dermatitis, showing poorly demarcated lesions with yellowish scales predominantly affecting sebaceous gland-rich areas such as the scalp, face, and trunk. The illustration also depicts prominent sca

Stasis Dermatitis

Illustration of the main clinical features of stasis dermatitis, showing predominant involvement of the distal lower legs in the setting of chronic venous insufficiency. The lesions appear as reddish-brown patches or plaques associated with hemosiderin-re