Coronavirus Is Not the Only Corona We Know in Dermatology

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."