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Pruritus: The “Itchy” Patient Pruritus of unknown origin (PUO) Neurotic excoriations (factitia) Pruritus of chronic renal disease Pruritus caused by liver disease Pruritus resulting from hypothyroidism Pruritus resulting from hyperthyroidism…

Bacterial Exanthems Kenneth Howe Herbert P. Goodheart Scarlet fever Toxin-mediated streptococcal and staphylococcal disease Kawasaki’s syndrome Overview The term exanthem refers to a widespread, symmetric, erythematous rash that begins with…

Hirsutism DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH HIRSUTISM Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Familial hirsutism Drug-induced hirsutism Adrenal causes Other associated disorders Idiopathic hirsutism Overview Hirsutism is defined as the excessive growth of thick,…

Superficial Bacterial Infections, Folliculitis, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa Overview Bacteria such as Corynebacterium, Brevibacterium, Acinetobacter, and some Staphylococcus species, are commonly found on normal skin and are not pathogenic. Propionibacterium bacteria…

Inflammatory Eruptions of Unknown Cause Overview Pityriasis rosea, granuloma annulare, and lichen planus are unique inflammatory conditions of unknown etiology. Each has various clinical presentations, and distinctive patterns of anatomic…

Acne and Related Disorders Overview Acne, the most common skin disorder in the United States, is an embarrassing problem for many teenagers, but it is not limited to that age…

Illustrated Glossary of Basic Skin Lesions Lesions Primary Lesions Macules are small, flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color (you cannot feel macules and, if you close your eyes, they “disappear”)….

Topical Therapy Overview Topical therapy, the mainstay in the treatment of many dermatologic conditions, has traditionally been the bailiwick of dermatologists. Thus, it is no surprise that an understanding of…