Diseases and Disorders

Sep 22, 2019 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Diseases and Disorders

Abstract This chapter organizes diseases alphabetically for quick reference. Each disease is covered with sections that include General Comments (including the definition and etiology), Keys to Diagnosis (clinical manifestations and…

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Evaluation of Skin Disorders

Sep 22, 2019 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Evaluation of Skin Disorders

Abstract Dermatology is best approached by classifying cutaneous and oral disorders by the primary lesion (e.g., macule, tumor) and the distribution of lesions (e.g., facial, axillary, and oral). Primary lesions…

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Differential Diagnosis

Sep 22, 2019 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Differential Diagnosis

Abstract Although a very broad differential diagnosis can be reached by the type of primary lesion, it can be honed by adding various descriptive terms such as color (e.g., brown…

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Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Disease

Sep 22, 2019 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Disease

Abstract This appendix includes photographs of cutaneous manifestations of internal diseases broken into broad categories, including endocrine/metabolic, hematologic, rheumatologic, gastrointestinal, neurocutaneous, infectious, and renal diseases. Also included is a section…

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Nail Diseases

Sep 22, 2019 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Nail Diseases

Abstract Nails disorders, in addition to being a disease sui generis (e.g., onychomycosis), can also be a marker for an internal disorder. For example, clubbing may be a manifestation of…

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Stings and Bites

Sep 22, 2019 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Stings and Bites

Abstract The skin serves as a protection from the arthropods, parasites, and animals and, as such, frequently demonstrates cutaneous manifestations. This appendix demonstrates common arthropod reactions on the skin, such…

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Topical Steroids

Sep 22, 2019 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Topical Steroids

Abstract Topical steroids (corticosteroids) are the most important treatment option for many inflammatory disorders. This appendix divides topical corticosteroids into super high, high, intermediate, and low-potency categories for quick reference….

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Posttraumatic Facial Pain

Sep 22, 2019 by in Aesthetic plastic surgery Comments Off on Posttraumatic Facial Pain

Abstract Treatment of facial pain must distinguish between classic trigeminal neuralgia, due to chronic, intracranial, vascular compression and posttraumatic facial pain due to direct injury to one or more branches…

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Complications of Mandibular Fractures

Sep 22, 2019 by in Aesthetic plastic surgery Comments Off on Complications of Mandibular Fractures

Abstract The evolution of mandibular fracture complications – infection, delayed union, malunion, nonunion, malocclusion, TMJ disorders, paresthesia, etc. – along with causes – the injury itself, inadequate or inappropriate treatment,…

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Posttraumatic Nasal Deformities

Sep 22, 2019 by in Aesthetic plastic surgery Comments Off on Posttraumatic Nasal Deformities

Abstract Posttraumatic nasal deformity is a complex problem that requires astute preoperative assessment and nasal analysis. A keen knowledge of the normal nasal anatomy and physiology is required to recognize…

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