Department of Dermatology

Common Dermatoses

Clinical procedures done in the University Hospital Dermatology Clinic include:

Full body skin cancer checks, dermatologic surgery, skin biopsies, treatment for disorders of hair and nails, sclerotherapy for spider leg veins, PUVA light treatment for psoriasis, facial chemical peels, cosmetic and non-cosmetic laser surgery for removal of tattoos and vascular lesions, allergy patch testing, and cosmetic botox treatment. All cosmetic consultations and treatments require patient payment on day of service.

The 50 most common dermatoses seen are listed below:


Atopic dermatitis  

Erythema nodosum Actinic keratosis

Irritant and Allergic contact dermatitis

Vasculitis Basal cell carcinoma

Seborrheic dermatitis

Acne vulgaris Squamous cell carcinoma

Psoriasis vulgaris

Rosacea Junctional melanocytic nevus

Lichen planus

Alopecia areata Nodular melanoma
Pityriasis rosea Granuloma annulare Lentigo maligna melanoma

Lupus erythematosus

Epidermoid cyst Acral lentiginous melanoma
Morphea Pyogenic granuloma Superficial spreading melanoma
Pemphigus vulgaris        Cherry angioma Nevus flammeus (port wine stain)

Bullous pemphigoid

Seborrheic keratosis Acanthosis nigricans

Erythema multiforme

Dermatofibroma Neurofibromatosis (Classic Type I)

Dermatitis herpetiformis  

Lipoma   Vitiligo

Urticaria 

Keratoacanthoma Sweet’s Syndrome

Tinea 

Herpes simplex Verruca vulgaris
Onychomycosis Herpes zoster Molluscum contagiosum
Erysipelas Impetigo Scabies
Erythrasma  Syphilis  Head louse infestations
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis  Lichen simplex chronicus Skin Tags