Faculty Reviewer: Julia A Curtis

Acanthosis nigricans

Actinic keratosis

Actinic keratoses (AK) are considered premalignant skin lesions that present as erythematous, gritty macules, papules, or plaques; however, not all AKs evolve into skin cancer. more… Actinic keratosis

Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a malignant tumor arising from the basal layer of the epidermis. The characteristic presentation is a persistent, pink, pearly papule that often bleeds. While BCC has a very low metastatic potential, treatment is indicated because it can cause significant local tissue destruction. more… Basal cell carcinoma

Cherry angioma

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant tumor arising from keratinocytes in the epidermis. It is the second most common skin cancer. more… Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Dermatofibroma

Ephelides (freckle)

Ephelides’ are known as freckles. They tend to occur in fair skin (Fitzpatrick types I and II) and blonde/red hair individuals. Ephelides are believed to be mostly inherited. more… Ephelides (freckle)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

IgA vasculitis

IgA vasculitis (IgAV), also known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura, is a type of systemic vasculitis that typically manifests with palpable purpura, arthralgias, abdominal pain, and renal disease. more… IgA vasculitis

Melanoma

Melanoma is a skin cancer that occurs as a result of malignant transformation of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the epidermis. more… Melanoma

Pyoderma gangrenosum

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, noninfectious, neutrophilic dermatosis that presents with inflammatory ulcerations of the skin. more… Pyoderma gangrenosum

Seborrheic keratosis

Solar lentigos

Solar Lentigos are a benign hyperpigmentation condition due to chronic or excessive sun exposure. more… Solar lentigos

Sunburn

Sunburn is an acute inflammatory process of the skin that results from excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. more… Sunburn

Syphilis

Syphilis is an infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum transmitted via direct contact with an infectious lesion during sexual intercourse. more… Syphilis

Julia A Curtis

Assistant Professor (Clinical), Dermatology

Dr. Julia Curtis is a Board-certified dermatologist in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah. She is Director of the Mole Mapping Program at the Midvalley Health Center. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology. She has a clinical interest in pigmented lesions, early diagnosis of skin cancers with dermoscopy and in vivo cutaneous imaging, and Stevens-Johnson and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndromes.

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Faculty Reviewer: Julia A Curtis

Julia A Curtis

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