Abstract: This chapter covers dermatoses which have a distribution on the trunk and flexures. The conditions are grouped into sections covering different morphologies. Red scaly truncal rashes include common conditions including eczema, pityriasis rosea, pityriasis versicolor, psoriasis, scabies, and tinea corporis, as well as rarer problems. Papular and pustular rashes and blistering disorders on the trunk are listed and signposted to other chapters for further detail. Lists are given for lumps, bumps, and other lesions, there is a similar list covering dermatoses according to their colours. The chapter concludes by covering flexural skin problems including hidradenitis suppurativa and intertrigo. While atopic dermatitis is mentioned, it is covered in more detail in Chapter 17.
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Date: 2020-02-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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