Evaluation of the Red Eye
Evaluation of the Red Eye Nicoletta Fynn-Thompson Claudia U. Richter The red eye is the most common eye problem encountered by the primary care physician. Most cases represent benign, self-limited…
Management of Skin Ulceration
Management of Skin Ulceration Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Skin ulceration can be a troublesome, disabling, and potentially dangerous problem. Cutaneous ulcers commonly encountered in medical practice include leg…
Screening for Open-Angle Glaucoma
Screening for Open-Angle Glaucoma James W. Hung Claudia U. Richter Open-angle glaucoma is defined as a progressive optic neuropathy with associated visual field loss. Increased intraocular pressure is identified in…
Management of Skin Trauma: Bites and Burns
Management of Skin Trauma: Bites and Burns Part 1: Animal and Human Bites Ellie J. C. Goldstein Five million animal bites, leading to 800,000 medical encounters, occur in the United…
Management of Scabies and Pediculosis
Management of Scabies and Pediculosis Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Scabies and pediculosis are two arthropod parasitic skin diseases commonly seen in the primary care setting. Although accurate diagnosis,…
Management of Warts
Management of Warts Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Warts result from skin infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). They can be cosmetically bothersome and occasionally a source of pain. Cervical…
Management of Herpes Zoster
Management of Herpes Zoster Herpes zoster (shingles) is a common viral cutaneous eruption that is estimated to affect 300,000 persons a year in the United States. Most cases represent reactivation…
Management of Cutaneous and Genital Herpes Simplex
Management of Cutaneous and Genital Herpes Simplex Herpes simplex virus is a ubiquitous virus that clinically affects humans. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is the prototypical infectious agent in…
Management of Superficial Fungal Infections
Management of Superficial Fungal Infections Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Although they are neither dangerous nor life threatening, superficial fungal infections are prevalent, irritating, and often recurrent. They are…
Approach to Bacterial Skin Infections
Approach to Bacterial Skin Infections Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Part 1: Cellulitis Cellulitis represents bacterial infection of the skin that involves the deeper subcutaneous layers. It must be…
