Coronavirus Is Not the Only Corona We Know in Dermatology

    January 2021 in “ Indian dermatology online journal ”
    Niharika Jha
    TLDR The document lists various skin conditions and structures named "corona" that are not related to the coronavirus.
    The article discussed various dermatological conditions and anatomical structures that share the name "corona," similar to the term used for coronaviruses. It covered conditions such as pearly penile papules (PPP), which are benign lesions around the corona of the glans penis, and corona veneris, a manifestation of secondary syphilis along the hairline. Other conditions included corona seborrhica and corona psoriatica, which describe specific patterns of seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis, respectively. The article also mentioned corona alopecia, a type of patterned hair loss along the frontal hairline, and red corona, a dermoscopic feature of molluscum contagiosum. Lastly, corona phlebectatica paraplantaris was described as a sign of chronic venous insufficiency characterized by telangiectasias on the foot. The article aimed to highlight the diverse dermatological uses of the term "corona."
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    1 / 1 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 27 results

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community 3 years of 1 mg of Finasteride daily

      in Progress Pictures  867 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user who was able to regrow hair loss with 1mg of finasteride daily over 3 years, the effectiveness of finasteride for different races, and potential side effects associated with taking finasteride.

      community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB

      in Research/Science  70 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

      community Dutasteride questions

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      Switching to dutasteride as a hair loss prevention treatment, along with minoxidil, dermarolling and nizoral shampoo, and the potential benefits and side effects of using finasteride and/or dutasteride in combination with topical anti-androgens like RU58841.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results