Humberto Gallego, MD

September 14, 2005

After more than 15 years of wondering what the “white specks” on his legs were, a 64-year-old man consulted his physician. The patient was taking medication to control hypertension; he was otherwise healthy.

April 02, 2004

A 57-year-old man with a history of venous stasis leg ulcerationwondered about the “white spots” on his leg. Thecondition is atrophie blanche, which manifests as smooth,ivory-white macules and plaques of sclerosis stippled withtelangiectasia that often are surrounded by mild to moderatepigmentation.

June 01, 2002

Cutaneous manifestations develop inapproximately 30% of persons withdiabetes. Premature atherosclerosisis a common complication of thedisease and can cause peripheral infarction,ulceration, and necrosis.

August 01, 1999

A hyperpigmented macule on the submental surface disturbed this 56-year-old man.

August 01, 1999

A 54-year-old Asian woman complained of itching from a newly erupted rash.