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American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Manuel A. Garcia, M.D. Craig Eichler, M.D. |
Photo Quiz Diagnose this illness: A 90-year-old woman presented with a history of rash under her breasts (Figure 1) and axillae that progressively worsened over a period of two months. She described the eruption as red, irritated, painful and prone to bleeding...   |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2007
Cole & Gazewood |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Impetigo Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial skin infection that most commonly affects children two to five years of age. There is no standard treatment for impetigo, and many options are available. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2002
Rajani Katta |
Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Dermatologic Masquerader Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease that may involve almost any organ system; therefore, it results in various clinical manifestations. Cutaneous sarcoidosis occurs in up to one third of patients with systemic sarcoidosis. Recognition of cutaneous lesions is important... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2001
Hsu, Le, & Khoshevis |
Differential Diagnosis of Annular Lesions Annular lesions are extremely common and striking in appearance but can also be misleading. Although most annular lesions will be typical of a dermatophytosis, physicians must consider other possible diagnoses. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2007
Tunzi & Gray |
Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy Most skin conditions resolve postpartum and only require symptomatic treatment. However, there are specific treatments for some conditions (e.g., melasma, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, impetigo herpetiformis, pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy). |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2000
Harry D. Mckinnon |
Evaluating the Febrile Patient with a Rash The differential diagnosis for febrile patients with a rash is extensive... |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2006
Lamoreux, Sternbach & Hsu |
Erythema Multiforme How to treat this skin condition that results in a hypersensitivity reaction to infections and drugs. |
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
December 15, 2002
David A. Nelsen |
Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy (Celiac Disease): More Common Than You Think Gluten-sensitive enteropathy or, as it is more commonly called, celiac disease, is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the small intestine that is precipitated by the ingestion of gluten, a component of wheat protein, in genetically susceptible persons. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Gonsalves et al. |
Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions Physicians regularly encounter oral health issues in practice. This article, part I of a two-part series, reviews superficial mucosal lesions: candidiasis, herpes labialis, aphthous stomatitis, erythema migrans, hairy tongue, and lichen planus. |
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. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2002
Daniel L. Stulberg |
Common Bacterial Skin Infections Family physicians frequently treat bacterial skin infections in the office and in the hospital. Knowledge of the presentation, histopathology, and microbiology for each type of infection is important for proper care of the patient. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2001
Peggy R. Cyr & George K. Dreher |
Neurotic Excoriations Neurotic excoriations are self-inflicted skin lesions produced by repetitive scratching. Because there is no known physical problem of the skin, this is a physical manifestation of an emotional problem... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Common Benign Skin Tumors Procedures for identifying and treating benign skin tumors. |
Nurse Practitioner
April 2009
Randy M. Gordon |
Skin cancer: More than skin deep Skin cancer is the most common carcinoma in the United States, affecting millions. One in five Americans and one in three whites will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. |
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
May 15, 2004
Mark D. Andrews |
Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions Cryosurgery is a highly effective treatment for a broad range of benign skin problems. With appropriate instruction and supervised experience, family physicians can master the technique quickly. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Gonsalves et al. |
Common Oral Lesions: Part II. Masses and Neoplasia Physicians regularly encounter oral health issues in practice. Part I of this two-part series discusses superficial mucosal lesions such as candidiasis and herpes labialis. This article reviews common oral lesions that may appear as masses or represent neoplastic change. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002
Hainer & Usatine |
Electrosurgery for the Skin The purposes of electrosurgery are to destroy benign and malignant lesions, control bleeding, and cut or excise tissue. The major modalities in electrosurgery are electrodesiccation, fulguration, electrocoagulation, and electrosection. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2001
Anne D. Walling |
Family Practice International Diabetes in Patients from the Indian Subcontinent... Diabetic Dermopathy... Managing Minor Wounds in Children... Tibialis Posterior Tendon Insufficiency... |
