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Management of Corns and Calluses Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Corns and calluses are common, vexing lesions that can interfere with daily living. They may not be a presenting…

Management of Intertrigo and Intertriginous Dermatoses Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Intertrigo is an inflammatory condition of body folds that presents as moist lesion(s), erythema, and scaling. It is…

Management of Psoriasis Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Psoriasis is a common chronic skin disease characterized by discrete and confluent erythematous papules and plaques covered with silvery white scale;…

Management of Rosacea and Other Acneiform Dermatoses Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Rosacea and periorificial dermatitis produce acneiform lesions. Rosacea is particularly common, affecting between 1.5% and 10% of…

Management of Acne Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Acne is a polygenic, multifactorial disease that in some form afflicts nearly all adolescents in the United States. It ranges in…

Approach to the Patient with Dermatitis Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Part 1: Atopic or Contact Dermatitis The atopic and contact dermatitides (also referred to as eczema) are frequently…

Disturbances of Skin Hydration: Dry Skin and Excessive Sweating Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Part 1:Management of Dry Skin Dry skin, or simple xerosis, is commonly seen during the…

Approach to the Patient with Hair Loss Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Alopecia may be described as the loss of hair in areas where it normally grows. The most…

Evaluation of Disturbances in Pigmentation Peter C. Schalock Arthur J. Sober Disturbances in pigmentation are conspicuous and common. Patients present with concerns about general darkening, brown spots, and depigmented areas….