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Diseases of the skin, hair, and nails are common reasons for primary care visits. Approximately 10% of outpatient visits relate to skin problems, and nondermatologists manage 60% of these patients. Given this reality, it is important for primary care providers to be comfortable in the management of the more common cutaneous conditions.
Aug 18, 2007
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
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Diseases of the skin, hair, and nails are common reasons for primary care visits. Approximately 10% of outpatient visits relate to skin problems, and nondermatologists manage 60% of these patients. Given this reality, it is important for primary care providers to be comfortable in the management of the more common cutaneous conditions.  Advice: Be suspicious of atypical presentations; take no chances; push prevention
Aug 18, 2007
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Lisette Hilton
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Advice: Be suspicious of atypical presentations; take no chances; push prevention Acne affects almost all adolescents and adults at some point in their lives but is highly treatable with topical retinoids and antibacterials. The type and severity of acne guide early intervention, which can prevent disfigurement and its psychosocial sequelę.
Aug 18, 2007
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Alan R. Shalita, MD
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Acne affects almost all adolescents and adults at some point in their lives but is highly treatable with topical retinoids and antibacterials. The type and severity of acne guide early intervention, which can prevent disfigurement and its psychosocial sequelæ. Aug 18, 2007
By:
Judith Asch-Goodkin, Deborah Kaplan
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In HARMM's way; Mad dogs and Americans; Duct tape fails the test; Accutane alert Jun 15, 2007
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Terry Thompson, MD, Dean G. Gianakos, MD
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Diabetic foot ulcers Rosacea often goes unrecognized, but it is easily diagnosed and treated in primary care. Timely interventions can alter the outcome of this disease and significantly improve a patient's quality of life.
Apr 1, 2007
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Steve Hoag, MD, LT MC USN, Robert F. Raspa, MD
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Rosacea often goes unrecognized, but it is easily diagnosed and treated in primary care. Timely interventions can alter the outcome of this disease and significantly improve a patient's quality of life. What caused the ulcer is key to the treatment of these common problem wounds, and a multidisciplinary approach offers the best chance of a good outcome.
Apr 1, 2007
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Rolf Paulson, MD, Pat Guthmiller, RN, BSN CWOCN, Dan Rustvang, RN, MSN
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What caused the ulcer is key to the treatment of these common problem wounds, and a multidisciplinary approach offers the best chance of a good outcome. Apr 1, 2007
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Matthew Mintz, MD, John Russell, MD
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- The 3 common pediatric skin conditions discussed in this article can be diagnosed and treated in primary care. Here are some practical recommendations for honing your skills.
Apr 1, 2007
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Tor Shwayder, MD
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The 3 common pediatric skin conditions discussed in this article can be diagnosed and treated in primary care. Here are some practical recommendations for honing your skills.
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