Red Plaques and Patches

Jun 25, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Red Plaques and Patches

Red Plaques and Patches Libby Edwards The usually characteristic appearance of individual skin diseases is modified by the environment in skin folds, so that diagnosis by morphology is challenging. Moisture…

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Genital Pain Syndromes

Jun 25, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Genital Pain Syndromes

Genital Pain Syndromes Libby Edwards Most chronic external or lower genital symptoms fall into one of two main categories: those who describe itching and scratching and those who report symptoms…

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Genital Pruritus and the Eczematous Diseases

Jun 25, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Genital Pruritus and the Eczematous Diseases

Genital Pruritus and the Eczematous Diseases Peter J. Lynch The sensation of pruritus (itching) is carried from mucocutaneous tissue to the sensory cortex by unmyelinated type C sensory nerve fibers….

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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

Jun 25, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Libby Edwards The evaluation and diagnosis of anogenital diseases are a process that generally requires only a limited history, careful observation, and minor office procedures. Although…

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Genital Anatomy

Jun 25, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Genital Anatomy

Genital Anatomy Libby Edwards Dermatoses on genital skin often present differently than when occurring on extragenital dry, keratinized skin surfaces. Scaling is inapparent in damp skin folds, and some diseases,…

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