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Nonneoplastic Disorders Caroline A. Nelson, MD Papulosquamous Disorders and Palmoplantar Keratodermas Basic Concepts Papulosquamous disorders are characterized by scaling papules and plaques. Palmoplantar keratodermas (PPKs) are disorders of cornification characterized…

Neoplasms and Cysts Hovik J. Ashchyan, MD Daniel M. Klufas, MD Epidermal Neoplasms Basic Concepts Epidermal neoplasms encompass a group of benign and malignant tumors of the cornified stratified squamous…

Infections, Infestations, and Other Animal Kingdom Encounters Jeff Gehlhausen, MD, PhD Viral Diseases Basic Concepts Viruses utilize host subcellular machinery for replication. All viruses have a basic structure of a…

Surgery Sherry H. Yu, MD Surgical Anatomy Basic Concepts In-depth knowledge of surgical anatomy is fundamental to the safe execution of dermatologic procedures. The face is divided into eight major…

Science and Research Caroline A. Nelson, MD Structure and Function Basic Concepts The skin consists of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutis. Key functions include maintenance of…

Disorders Due to Physical Agents Caroline A. Nelson, MD Photodermatoses Basic Concepts Abnormal cutaneous effects of UVR exposure may be classified as idiopathic photodermatoses, defective DNA repair and chromosomal instability…

Cosmetics John S. Barbieri, MD, MBA Caroline A. Nelson, MD, Sherry H. Yu, MD Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals Basic Concepts Chronologic aging and photoaging each contribute to change in human physical…

Physical Treatments John S. Barbieri, MD, MBA Sherry H. Yu, MD Phototherapy Basic Concepts In phototherapy, UVR is used to induce a therapeutic effect. Methods include: bbUVB: 290 to 320…