Violaceous Papules of the Back: A Quiz

Asymptomatic cluster of violaceous papules

A 56-year-old male patient was seen in the dermatology clinic for a 25-year history of an asymptomatic cluster of violaceous papules in a coalescing pattern on the right lateral thigh (Figure 1). No other significant findings were found on physical exam and all laboratory results were within normal demographic ranges. The patient reported to have hypothyroidism that was diagnosed one year ago a...

Violaceous papules on the dorsum of the hand.

SkIndia Quiz 29: Multiple facial papules

Department of Skin and VD, Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India A 40-year-old woman presented with gradual onset of multiple raised skin-colored lesions over face since two months. There was no history of any associated complaints such as burning, itching, or pain. There was no history of antecedent trauma, seasonal variation, systemic ailments, or...

Symmetrical Keratotic Papules on the Hands: A Quiz.

Quiz : A middle aged lady with annular athrophic papules and plaques on her back: What is your diagnosis?

A 51 year old woman was referred to dermatology clinic with multiple asymptomatic erythematus papules and plaques on her back, which she had developed over the previous 2 months ago. In the dermatological examination, there were multiple atrophic papules with hypopigmented centers and sharp borders on her back, some of which were annular with elevated violaceous borders (Figures 1, 2). Fu...