A Compendium of "Pseudo" codification in Dermatology.

                   Part -I

     Welcome to this E-Booklet, an exploration of "Pseudo" Codification in Dermatology..

    This e-book is designed to provide Medicos with a comprehensive understanding of “Pseudo" codification in Dermatology., divided into three distinct parts: Part-I, Part-II, & Part-III, for a structured and in-depth learning experience.

     The word ‘pseudo’ means  ‘Unreal’, ‘False’ or ‘Fake’, and it has deep roots in dermatology providing  Herculean task to differentiate and understand the real conditions/diseases/signs in dermatology.

   A total of 52 pseudo-terms have been compiled so far in reference to dermatology.

   Most of these pseudo-nomenclatures were coined due to some clinical or histopathological resemblance to the true conditions, while some were premature conclusions drawn from a flawed understanding of the basic nature of the condition.

     Clear understanding of each of these terms and the explanation behind them being pseudo will enable to avoid misdiagnosis and needless confusion.

    This section of Part- I has covered several key topics, providing an introduction and set the stage for more advanced discussions.

    In the first part of this book, the following TOPICS are delved into : 

1.COLLAGEN VASCULAR DISEASES.

2. INFECTIONS & INFESTATIONS.

3. SKIN TUMOURS.

4. AUTOIMMUNE

    BLISTERING DISORDERS.

5. KERATINIZATION DISORDERS

6. NUTRITIONAL AND METABOLIC  

    DISEASES.

7. ACNE AND RELATED DISORDERS.

    Thus, an attempt is made here in the Part -1  towards compiling the aforementioned few pseudo-nomenclatures coined in dermatology, along with relevant Illustrations in order to make it easier to retain and recollect these pseudo names, signs, morphology, diseases, and conditions.

Dr.H.K.Saboowala.

                           M.B.,B.S.(Bom) F.S.A.M.S (Derm) F.S.I.C.D.