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Sk

Skene's duct

  • cyst of

  • Skene's Duct Cyst

    Skene's gland

  • inflammation of

  • Cystoceles, Urethroceles, Enteroceles, and Rectoceles: Diagnosis

    Skin

  • abrasions of

  • Lacerations: Abrasions

  • abscess of

  • Cutaneous Abscess
    Abscesses
    Staphylococcal Infections : Direct invasion
    Nocardiosis: Symptoms and Signs
    Melioidosis: Symptoms and Signs

  • acneiform eruptions of

  • Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables

  • acrocyanosis of

  • Peripheral Arterial Disorders

  • aging of

  • Chronic Effects of Sunlight: Aging
    Evaluation of the Elderly Patient: Skin

  • annular lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Configuration (Secondary Morphology)

  • anti-infective agents for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Antimicrobials

  • anti-inflammatory agents for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Anti-inflammatory agents

  • astringents for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Astringents

  • atrophy of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • barrier function of

  • Host Defense Mechanisms Against Infection: Skin

  • biopsy of

  • Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders: Biopsy

  • in erysipelothricosis

  • Erysipelothricosis: Diagnosis

  • in melanoma

  • Melanoma: Diagnosis

  • in mycosis fungoides

  • Mycosis Fungoides: Diagnosis

  • in parasite infection

  • Collecting and Handling Specimens for Microscopic Diagnosis of Parasitic InfectionsTables

  • black discoloration of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • blue

  • see also Cyanosis
    Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • breakdown of

  • prostheses and

  • Leg Amputation Rehabilitation: Complications

  • bullae (blisters) of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • cancer of

  • Cancers of the Skin
    Staging of Melanoma Based on Thickness and UlcerationTables

  • cancer-related lesions of

  • Skin Manifestations of Internal Disease
    Pemphigus Vulgaris
    Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis

  • classification of

  • Reactions to Sunlight: Pathophysiology

  • cleansing agents for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Cleansing agents

  • corticosteroids for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Anti-inflammatory agents
    Relative Potency of Selected Topical Corticosteroids Tables

  • creams for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Combination vehicles

  • culture of

  • Cellulitis: Diagnosis

  • dermatitis of

  • see Dermatitis

  • diascopy of

  • Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders: Diascopy

  • diphtheria infection of

  • Diphtheria: Skin infection

  • dressings for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Nonocclusive dressings
    Pressure Ulcers: Direct ulcer care
    Options for Pressure Ulcer DressingsTables

  • drug reactions of

  • see also Drugs, cutaneous reactions to
    Drug Eruptions and Reactions
    Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables

  • dry

  • Some Causes of ItchingTables
    Xeroderma

  • drying agents for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Drying agents

  • ecchymoses of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • edema of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • erosions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • erythema of

  • Skin Manifestations of Internal Disease: Internal cancer

  • eschar of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • evaluation of

  • Approach to the Dermatologic Patient

  • excoriation of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • gels for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Liquids

  • gray

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • herpetiform lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Configuration (Secondary Morphology)
    Dermatitis Herpetiformis

  • hyperpigmentation of

  • Hyperpigmentation
    Hyperpigmentation Effects of Some Drugs and ChemicalsTables

  • in Addison disease

  • Addison Disease: Symptoms and Signs

  • hypersensitivity reactions of

  • Hypersensitivity and Inflammatory Disorders

  • hypopigmentation of

  • Pigmentation Disorders

  • immune function of

  • Biology of the Immune System
    Biology of the Immune System: Activation
    Components of the Immune System: Antigen-Presenting Cells

  • induration of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Texture

  • infection of

  • bacterial

  • Bacterial Skin Infections
    Differentiating Cellulitis and Deep Venous ThrombosisTables
    Differentiating Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)Tables

  • fungal

  • Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders: Scrapings
    Fungal Skin Infections
    Options for Treatment of Superficial Fungal Infections*Tables

  • necrotizing

  • Necrotizing Subcutaneous Infection

  • obesity and

  • Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome: Complications

  • parasitic

  • Parasitic Skin Infections

  • staphylococcal

  • Cellulitis
    Differentiating Cellulitis and Deep Venous ThrombosisTables
    Folliculitis
    Furuncles and Carbuncles
    Impetigo and Ecthyma
    Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
    Differentiating Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)Tables

  • streptococcal

  • Cellulitis
    Differentiating Cellulitis and Deep Venous ThrombosisTables
    Impetigo and Ecthyma
    Necrotizing Subcutaneous Infection

  • viral

  • Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders: Tzanck testing
    Viral Skin Diseases
    Wart VariantsTables

  • inflammation of

  • see Dermatitis

  • keratinization of

  • vitamin A deficiency and

  • Vitamin A: Symptoms and Signs

  • keratolytics for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Keratolytics

  • in kidney disease

  • Approach to the Genitourinary Patient: Skin examination

  • in kwashiorkor

  • Protein-Energy Undernutrition: Symptoms and Signs

  • lacerations of

  • Lacerations
    Suture MaterialsTables
    Simple deep dermal suture.Figures
    Simple cutaneous suture.Figures
    Suture spacing.Figures
    Vertical mattress suture.Figures
    Running suture.Figures

  • laxity of (cutis laxa)

  • Cutis Laxa

  • lentigines of

  • Hyperpigmentation: Lentigines
    Classification of MolesTables

  • in leprosy

  • Leprosy

  • lichenification of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Texture

  • linear lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Configuration (Secondary Morphology)

  • lotions for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Liquids

  • lupus erythematosus of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Location and Distribution
    Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables

  • macules of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • malodor of

  • Bromhidrosis

  • mast cell infiltration of

  • Mastocytosis

  • metal-related disorders of

  • Causes of Allergic Contact DermatitisTables
    Hyperpigmentation Effects of Some Drugs and ChemicalsTables

  • moisturizers for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Moisturizing agents

  • morbilliform eruption of

  • Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables

  • necrosis of

  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum
    Differentiating Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)Tables

  • of neonate

  • Approach to the Care of Normal Infants and Children: Skin

  • neoplasms of

  • benign

  • Benign Skin Tumors, Growths, and Vascular Lesions

  • malignant

  • Cancers of the Skin
    Staging of Melanoma Based on Thickness and UlcerationTables

  • nodules of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)
    Acne and Related Disorders: Pathophysiology

  • nummular lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Configuration (Secondary Morphology)

  • nutritional deficiency and

  • Symptoms and Signs of Nutritional DeficiencyTables

  • occlusive therapy for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Occlusive dressings

  • ointments for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Combination vehicles

  • orange

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • papules of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)
    Acne and Related Disorders: Pathophysiology

  • paraneoplastic lesions of

  • Skin Manifestations of Internal Disease
    Pemphigus Vulgaris
    Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis
    Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes

  • patch testing of

  • Contact Dermatitis: Diagnosis
    Contact Dermatitis: DiagnosisTables

  • petechiae of

  • Infective Endocarditis: SBE
    Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • photosensitivity of

  • Photosensitivity
    Some Substances That Sensitize the Skin to SunlightTables

  • drug-induced

  • Some Substances That Sensitize the Skin to SunlightTables
    Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables

  • pigmentation disorders of

  • Pigmentation Disorders
    Hyperpigmentation Effects of Some Drugs and ChemicalsTables

  • in liver disease

  • Interpretation of Some Physical FindingsTables

  • plaques of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • in polyarteritis nodosa

  • Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN): Symptoms and Signs

  • pompholyx of

  • Hand and Foot Dermatitis: Dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrotic dermatitis)

  • powders for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Powders
    Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Drying agents

  • pregnancy-related disorders of

  • Physiology of Pregnancy: Dermatologic
    Hepatic Disorders in Pregnancy: Cholestasis (pruritus) of pregnancy
    Pemphigoid Gestationis
    Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

  • prosthesis and

  • Skin Care of the Stump

  • protective agents for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy
    Relative Potency of Selected Topical Corticosteroids Tables

  • purpura of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)
    Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables

  • pustules of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)
    Acne and Related Disorders: Pathophysiology

  • radiation effects on

  • Radiation Exposure and Contamination: Acute radiation syndromes (ARS)
    Focal Radiation Injury*Tables

  • rash on

  • see also Rash
    Description of Skin Lesions

  • red

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • reticulated lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Configuration (Secondary Morphology)

  • scabs of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • scales of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • scars of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)
    Acne and Related Disorders: Symptoms and Signs

  • scrapings of

  • Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders: Scrapings

  • serpiginous lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Configuration (Secondary Morphology)

  • silver

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • stiffness of, in Pseudoxanthoma elasticum

  • Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum

  • sun exposure of

  • Reactions to Sunlight
    Some Substances That Sensitize the Skin to SunlightTables
    Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative AgentsTables

  • tags of

  • Skin Tags

  • target lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Configuration (Secondary Morphology)

  • tar preparations for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy: Anti-inflammatory agents
    Psoriasis: Topical treatments

  • telangiectasia of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • tension lines of

  • Representative minimal skin tension lines.Figures

  • topical therapies for

  • Principles of Topical Dermatologic Therapy
    Relative Potency of Selected Topical Corticosteroids Tables

  • dermatitis with

  • Causes of Allergic Contact DermatitisTables

  • types of

  • Reactions to Sunlight: Pathophysiology

  • Tzanck testing of

  • Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders: Tzanck testing

  • ulcers of

  • see Ulcer(s), cutaneous

  • umbilicated lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Texture

  • vascular lesions of

  • Vascular Lesions of the Skin

  • vasculitis and

  • Cutaneous Vasculitis

  • verrucous lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Texture
    Warts

  • vesicles of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)

  • violet

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • vitiligo of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Location and Distribution
    Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders: Wood light
    Reactions to Sunlight: Pathophysiology
    Vitiligo

  • wheals (hives) of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Type (Primary Morphology)
    Urticaria
    Some Causes of UrticariaTables

  • Wood light examination of

  • Diagnostic Tests for Skin Disorders: Wood light

  • yellow

  • see also Jaundice
    Description of Skin Lesions: Color

  • zoonotic diseases of

  • Zoonotic Diseases

  • zosteriform lesions of

  • Description of Skin Lesions: Lesion Configuration (Secondary Morphology)

    Skinfold thickness

    Undernutrition: Physical examination

    Skin graft

    Tissue Transplantation: Skin allografts
    Burns: Surgery

    Skin tags

    Skin Tags

    Skin tests

  • in allergy

  • Allergic, Autoimmune, and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders: Specific tests

  • in asthma

  • Asthma and Related Disorders: Other tests
    Occupational Asthma: Diagnosis

  • in bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

  • Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA): Diagnosis

  • in contact dermatitis

  • Contact Dermatitis: Diagnosis
    Contact Dermatitis: DiagnosisTables

  • in diphtheria antitoxin treatment

  • Diphtheria: Treatment

  • in drug hypersensitivity

  • Drug Hypersensitivity: Skin testing

  • in food allergy

  • Food Allergy: Diagnosis

  • in nutritional support response

  • Nutritional Support: Assessing Response to Nutritional Support

  • in penicillin allergy

  • Drug Hypersensitivity: Skin testing

  • in protein-energy undernutrition

  • Values Commonly Used to Grade the Severity of Protein-Energy UndernutritionTables

  • in tuberculosis

  • Tuberculosis (TB): Skin testing

  • in xenogenic serum hypersensitivity

  • Drug Hypersensitivity: Skin testing

    Skull fracture

    Common Types of Traumatic Brain InjuryTables
    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Skull fractures
    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Symptoms and Signs

  • in neonate

  • Birth Injuries: Head Injuries

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