7: Hyperpigmented rashes Abstract: Increased skin pigmentation is a common chief complaint among millions of Americans seeking treatment for hyperpigmentation annually. Many patients self-treat with over-the-counter skin brightening and bleaching…

11: Benign flesh-colored, pink, and red skin growths Abstract: The vast majority of growths on the skin are benign. To appropriately reassure patients of their benignity and to manage them…

10: Benign brown-black and pigmented skin growths Abstract: The vast majority of brown-black skin growths are benign; however, they are frequently a cause for concern among patients who believe they…

4: Hand and foot dermatitis Abstract: Rashes affecting the hands and feet are of great significance to the individuals affected by them because they affect activities of daily living in…

13: Diffuse hair loss Abstract: Hair loss is frequently very distressing to patients. Hair loss is divided into scarring hair loss and nonscarring hair loss. This chapter discusses conditions that…

19: Dermatoses of pregnancy Jeff Shornick Abstract: Although many dermatologic conditions are affected by pregnancy, there are four predominant dermatoses that are unique to pregnancy. These are pemphigoid gestationis, polymorphic…

12: Common skin cancers Abstract: Concern for skin cancer is one of the most common reasons that patients seek out a skin examination. Approximately 20% of Americans develop skin cancer…

8: Hypopigmented rashes Abstract: Disorders of skin pigmentation include those that make the skin lighter (hypopigmented). Appropriately recognizing disorders of hypopigmentation is important because many people assume that their skin…