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American Family Physician
November 15, 2006
Peggy R. Cyr |
Diagnosis and Management of Granuloma Annulare Granuloma annulare is difficult to treat clinically; reassurance that the condition will self-resolve may be the best option. Clearly, well-designed clinical trials are needed to better direct treatment.   |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2002
Rajani Katta |
Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Dermatologic Masquerader Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease that may involve almost any organ system; therefore, it results in various clinical manifestations. Cutaneous sarcoidosis occurs in up to one third of patients with systemic sarcoidosis. Recognition of cutaneous lesions is important... |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2003
Barry L. Hainer |
Dermatophyte Infections Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth. These fungi can cause superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002
Andrew Weinstein |
Topical Treatment of Common Superficial Tinea Infections Tinea infections are superficial fungal infections caused by three species of fungi collectively known as dermatophytes. Topical therapy is generally successful unless the infection covers an extensive area or is resistant to initial therapy... |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2000
Harry D. Mckinnon |
Evaluating the Febrile Patient with a Rash The differential diagnosis for febrile patients with a rash is extensive... |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2006
Lamoreux, Sternbach & Hsu |
Erythema Multiforme How to treat this skin condition that results in a hypersensitivity reaction to infections and drugs. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004
Stulberg & Wolfrey |
Pityriasis Rosea Pityriasis rosea is a common, acute exanthem of uncertain etiology. Viral and bacterial causes have been sought, but convincing answers have not yet been found. Pityriasis rosea typically affects children and young adults. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2004
Wu & Schiff |
Sarcoidosis This systemic granulomatous disease of unknown cause predominately affects young and middle-aged adults. Diagnosis is based on clinicoradiologic findings plus histologic evidence of noncaseating epithelioid granulomas, and exclusion of other granulomatous diseases. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Gonsalves et al. |
Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions Physicians regularly encounter oral health issues in practice. This article, part I of a two-part series, reviews superficial mucosal lesions: candidiasis, herpes labialis, aphthous stomatitis, erythema migrans, hairy tongue, and lichen planus. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Common Benign Skin Tumors Procedures for identifying and treating benign skin tumors. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2002
Kelly M. Bickle |
Autoimmune Bullous Dermatoses: A Review Bullous dermatoses can be debilitating and possibly fatal. A selection of autoimmune blistering diseases, including pemphigus vulgaris, paraneoplastic pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, cicatricial pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis and linear IgA dermatosis are reviewed... |
Nurse Practitioner
September 2009
Laura LaRue |
Sarcoidosis: A Granular View The NP integrates detailed history, physical exam, and diagnostic testing into determining the treatment plan for sarcoidosis. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2003
Riedl & Casillas |
Adverse Drug Reactions: Types and Treatment Options Adverse drug reactions are common. Identifying true drug allergy, however, can be challenging. Complicating factors of drug reactions include the myriad clinical symptoms and multiple mechanisms of drug-host interaction, many of which are poorly understood. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003
Stulberg et al. |
Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adults Part II: Melanoma... Seborrheic Keratoses... Acanthosis Nigricans... Melasma... Diabetic Dermopathy... Tinea Versicolor... Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2007
Tunzi & Gray |
Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy Most skin conditions resolve postpartum and only require symptomatic treatment. However, there are specific treatments for some conditions (e.g., melasma, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, impetigo herpetiformis, pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy). |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004
Muller & Lucille |
Urticaria and Angioedema: A Practical Approach Urticaria (i.e., pruritic, raised wheals) and angioedema (i.e., deep mucocutaneous swelling) occur in up to 25 percent of the U.S. population. Vasoactive mediators released from mast cells and basophils produce the classic wheal and flare reaction. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2002
W.F. Peate |
Occupational Skin Disease Work-related skin diseases account for approximately 50 percent of occupational illnesses and are responsible for an estimated 25 percent of all lost workdays. These dermatoses are often underreported because their association with the workplace is not recognized. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001
Ellis H. Tobin & William W. Jih |
Sporotrichoid Lymphocutaneous Infections Etiology, Diagnosis and Therapy... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2006
Luba & Stulberg |
Chronic Plaque Psoriasis Patients and physicians should understand that psoriasis is a chronic disease without a cure, and that it is important to have realistic expectations of treatment. Treatment should focus on improvement, not disappearance, of lesions. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2000
Anthony F. Jerant |
Early Detection and Treatment of Skin Cancer The incidence of skin cancer is increasing by epidemic proportions... |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2001
Robert G. Hosey |
Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis and Urticaria In a select group of persons, exercise can produce a spectrum of allergic symptoms ranging from an erythematous, irritating skin eruption to a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. .. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004
William H. Markle |
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Recognition and Treatment Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease occurring throughout the Americas from Texas to Argentina, and in the Old World, particularly the Middle East and North Africa. It is spread by the female sandfly. |
Nurse Practitioner
May 2010
Monica A. Beshara |
Hidradenitis suppurativa: A Clinician's Tool for Early Diagnosis and Treatment HS affects more women than men, and it can be very painful and disfiguring. NPs should be familiar with HS and understand the diagnostic process and treatments to provide the best outcomes for patients. |
Nurse Practitioner
April 2009
Randy M. Gordon |
Skin cancer: More than skin deep Skin cancer is the most common carcinoma in the United States, affecting millions. One in five Americans and one in three whites will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2004
Stulberg, Crandell & Fawcett |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas Rates of squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas have been increasing. Primary care physicians can expect to diagnose six to seven cases of basal cell carcinoma and one to two cases of squamous cell carcinoma each year. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Manuel A. Garcia, M.D. Craig Eichler, M.D. |
Photo Quiz Diagnose this illness: A 90-year-old woman presented with a history of rash under her breasts (Figure 1) and axillae that progressively worsened over a period of two months. She described the eruption as red, irritated, painful and prone to bleeding... |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2000 |
Photo Quiz Friable Neoplasm During Pregnancy |
Nursing
March 2010
Peg Gray-Vickrey |
Gathering pearls of knowledge for assessing older adults If you attended nursing school more than 10 years ago, you may have received limited education about gerontological nursing. But as baby boomers age, this is becoming an increasingly important area of nursing practice. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2004
Mark D. Andrews |
Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions Cryosurgery is a highly effective treatment for a broad range of benign skin problems. With appropriate instruction and supervised experience, family physicians can master the technique quickly. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Gonsalves et al. |
Common Oral Lesions: Part II. Masses and Neoplasia Physicians regularly encounter oral health issues in practice. Part I of this two-part series discusses superficial mucosal lesions such as candidiasis and herpes labialis. This article reviews common oral lesions that may appear as masses or represent neoplastic change. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2001
Anne D. Walling |
Family Practice International Diabetes in Patients from the Indian Subcontinent... Diabetic Dermopathy... Managing Minor Wounds in Children... Tibialis Posterior Tendon Insufficiency... |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002
Hainer & Usatine |
Electrosurgery for the Skin The purposes of electrosurgery are to destroy benign and malignant lesions, control bleeding, and cut or excise tissue. The major modalities in electrosurgery are electrodesiccation, fulguration, electrocoagulation, and electrosection. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2000
Rochelle Scheib, M.D. |
Photo Quiz Diagnose this illness: Facial Masses |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004 |
Pityriasis Rosea What is pityriasis rosea?... What causes pityriasis rosea?... What conditions look like pityriasis rosea?... How long does pityriasis rosea last?... |
