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Approach to the Dermatologic Patient
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Approach to the Dermatologic Patient
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Evaluation of the Dermatologic Patient
Dermatologic History
Dermatologic Examination
Description of Skin Lesions
Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)
Lesion Configuration (Secondary Morphology)
Texture
Location and Distribution
Color
Other Clinical Signs
Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders
Skin Biopsy
Skin Scrapings
Wood Light
Tzanck Testing
Diascopy
Itching
Pathophysiology
Mediators
Mechanisms
Etiology
Skin disorders
Systemic disorders
Medications
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Skin care
Topical treatment
Systemic treatment
Geriatrics Essentials
Key Points
Urticaria
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Systemic treatment
Angioedema
Treatment reference
Geriatrics Essentials
Key Points
Skin Manifestations of Internal Disease
Internal Cancer
Endocrinopathies
Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders