Onchocerciasis classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Onchocerciasis may be classified into different types depending on the cutaneous lesions seen.
Classification
Onchocerciasis may be divided into the following phases or types:[1]:440-441[verification needed]
Erisipela de la costa
An acute phase, it is characterized by swelling of the face, with erythema and itching.[1]:440 Onchocerciasis causes different kinds of skin changes, which vary in different geographic regions. This skin change, erisípela de la costa, of acute onchocerciasis is most commonly seen among victims in Central and South America.[2]
Mal morando
This cutaneous condition is characterized by inflammation accompanied by hyperpigmentation.[1]:440
Sowda
A cutaneous condition, it is a localized type of onchocerciasis.[1]:440 Additionally, the various skin changes associated with onchocerciasis may be described as follows:[1]:440
Leopard skin
- The spotted depigmentation of the skin that may occur with onchocerciasis[1]:440
Elephant skin
The thickening of human skin that may be associated with onchocerciasis[1]:440
Lizard skin
The thickened, wrinkled skin changes that may result with onchocerciasis[1]:441