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Skin Disorders
Biology of the Skin
Overview of the Skin
Structure and Function of the Skin
Effects of Aging on the Skin
Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Disorders
Description of Skin Marks and Growths
Diagnosis of Skin Disorders
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Topical Preparations
Types of Topical Drugs
Dressings
Itching and Noninfectious Rashes
Introduction
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Causes
Evaluation
Treatment
Key Points
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Causes
Evaluation
Treatment
Essentials for Older People
Key Points
expand / collapse Dermatitis
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Symptoms and Diagnosis
Prevention and Treatment
expand / collapse Atopic Dermatitis
Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
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Symptoms
Treatment
Nummular Dermatitis
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Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
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Treatment
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Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
Perioral Dermatitis
Pompholyx
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
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Symptoms
Treatment
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
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Treatment
Granuloma Annulare
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Treatment
Keratosis Pilaris
Psoriasis and Scaling Disorders
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Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Lichen Sclerosus
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
Acne
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Symptoms
Treatment
Pressure Sores
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Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prevention
Treatment
Sweating Disorders
Introduction
Prickly Heat
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Treatment
Diminished Sweating
Hair Disorders
Overview of Hair Growth
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Causes
Evaluation
Treatment
Key Points
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Causes
Evaluation
Treatment
Key Points
Alopecia Areata
Ingrown Beard Hairs
Pigment Disorders
Overview of Skin Pigment
Albinism
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Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Melasma
Blistering Diseases
Overview of Blistering Disorders
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Diagnosis and Treatment
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Diagnosis and Treatment
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
Parasitic Skin Infections
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Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
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Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
Cutaneous Larva Migrans
Cutaneous Myiasis
Bacterial Skin Infections
Overview of Bacterial Skin Infections
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
Erysipelas
Erythrasma
Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Impetigo
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Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
Lymphangitis
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Symptoms and Diagnosis
Prognosis and Treatment
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
Fungal Skin Infections
Overview of Fungal Skin Infections
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
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Treatment
Jock itch
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Diagnosis
Treatment
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Treatment
Beard ringworm
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Diagnosis
Treatment
Viral Skin Infections
Introduction
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Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Molluscum Contagiosum
Sunlight and Skin Damage
Overview of Sunlight and Skin Damage
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Prevention
Treatment
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Diagnosis
Prevention and Treatment
Noncancerous Skin Growths
Overview of Skin Growths
Moles
Skin Tags
Lipomas
Dermatofibromas
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Hemangiomas
Port-Wine Stain
Lymphangiomas
Pyogenic Granulomas
Spider Angiomas
Seborrheic Keratoses
Keratoacanthomas
Keloids
Epidermal Cysts
Skin Cancers
Overview of Skin Cancer
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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
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Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
Paget's Disease of the Nipple
Nail Disorders
expand / collapseOverview of Nail Disorders
Causes
Deformities and Discoloration of the Nails
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Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
Paronychia
Chronic Paronychia
Green Nail Syndrome
Verruca Vulgaris
Ingrown Toenail
Fingernail and Toenail Trauma
Tumors of the Nails
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