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American Family Physician
October 15, 2003 |
Seborrheic Dermatitis What is seborrheic dermatitis?... Who gets seborrheic dermatitis?... What causes seborrheic dermatitis?... How is seborrheic dermatitis treated?...   |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Lucinda M. Buys |
Treatment Options for Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is the most common childhood skin disorder in developed countries. Aggressive therapy with emollients is an important intervention for patients with atopic dermatitis. Patients should avoid individual disease triggers and allergens. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2005
Janniger et al. |
Intertrigo and Common Secondary Skin Infections Inflammation of skinfolds caused by skin-on-skin friction is a common skin condition that can lead to various secondary complications such as bacterial or fungal infections. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003
Barry L. Hainer |
Dermatophyte Infections Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth. These fungi can cause superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003
Scott Moses |
Pruritus Pruritus is a common dermatologic problem that increases in incidence with age. In some patients, the condition may be so severe that it affects sleep and quality of life. While pruritus most commonly occurs in skin disorders, it may be an important dermatologic clue to the presence of an underlying systemic disease. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2006
Luba & Stulberg |
Chronic Plaque Psoriasis Patients and physicians should understand that psoriasis is a chronic disease without a cure, and that it is important to have realistic expectations of treatment. Treatment should focus on improvement, not disappearance, of lesions. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2002
John J. Russell |
Topical Tacrolimus: A New Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive agent typically used systemically in transplant patients. Used topically, it has been found to be effective in treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis without causing the atrophy that might occur with prolonged use of topical corticosteroids. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003
Stulberg et al. |
Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adults Part II: Melanoma... Seborrheic Keratoses... Acanthosis Nigricans... Melasma... Diabetic Dermopathy... Tinea Versicolor... Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2006
Osguthorpe & Nielsen |
Otitis Externa: Review and Clinical Update Recommendations for treatment of the acute or chronic forms of this disease. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2002
W.F. Peate |
Occupational Skin Disease Work-related skin diseases account for approximately 50 percent of occupational illnesses and are responsible for an estimated 25 percent of all lost workdays. These dermatoses are often underreported because their association with the workplace is not recognized. |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
Common Skin Disorders The following skin afflictions are usually embarrassing and sometimes very serious. Thankfully, with a little help from your doctor, they can be treated and managed. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Common Benign Skin Tumors Procedures for identifying and treating benign skin tumors. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2001
John Koo |
Psychodermatology: The Mind and Skin Connection Psychodermatology, or psychocutaneous medicine, focuses on the boundary between psychiatry and dermatology. Understanding the psychosocial and occupational context of skin diseases is critical to the optimal management of psychodermatologic disorders... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007 |
Atopic Dermatitis: What You Should Know This rash that usually starts in childhood can be a genetic annoyance. Here are some tips for preventing the rash from reoccurring. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2002 |
Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis, which is also called eczema, is an itchy skin rash that doesn't go away. It usually starts in childhood. It is common in people with allergies and asthma. |
