axilla lesions, skin

Etiology

• macules
  • ephelides (freckle -> brown)
  • fixed drug eruption (reddish brown)
  • intertrigo (erythematous)
  • LEOPARD syndrome
  • vitiligo (white)
  • von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis
• papules or plaques
  • acanthosis nigricans (velvety, brown pigmented)
  • acrochordon
  • candidiasis
  • contact eczematous dermatitis (deodorant, antiperspirant)
  • pseudoxanthoma elasticum (chamois in color)
  • psoriasis
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • Tinea corporis (rare)
  • erythrasma
  • scabies (erythematous papules)
• nodules
  • hydradenitis suppurativa
  • scabies
• scales
  • candidiasis
  • contact eczematous dermatitis
  • psoriasis
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • Tinea corporis (rare)
  • erythrasma
• lichenification
  • lichen simplex chronicus
• vesicles or bullae
  • acute contact dermatitis
  • bullous impetigo
  • benign familial pemphigus
  • pemphigus vulgaris
  • scabies (anterior axillary fold)
• pustules
  • scabies
• erosions
  • bullous pemphigoid
  • benign familial pemphigus
  • pemphigus vulgaris

More general terms

• differential diagnosis of skin lesions by body region

Additional terms

• axilla