Principles of Dermatological Diagnosis - Dermatology

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Structure and Function of Skin, Exa
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Structure and Function of Skin 3
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Basic Science The skin is composed
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Epidermis The epidermis is composed
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Epidermis The type of epidermis pro
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Melanocytes All tanning is a reacti
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Langerhans’ Langerhans cell Lange
Page 15 and 16: Hair Follicles A hair follicle is a
Page 17 and 18: Sebaceous Glands Sebaceous glands a
Page 19 and 20: Sweat Glands There are two types of
Page 21 and 22: Blood Vessels of the Dermis The blo
Page 23 and 24: Mast Cells Arranged along dermal bl
Page 25 and 26: Components of Dermatological Evalua
Page 27 and 28: Physical Examination Be complete, e
Page 29 and 30: Types of Skin Lesions Primary Lesio
Page 31 and 32: More Primary Skin Lesions Papule: P
Page 33 and 34: Secondary Lesions Crust: Crust: Dri
Page 35 and 36: Shapes and Configurations Annular:
Page 37 and 38: How would you describe this lesion?
Page 57 and 58: Dematologic Therapy 57
Page 59 and 60: Drug Costs Topical Medications can
Page 61 and 62: Vehicles Solutions (liquids that ar
Page 63 and 64: Amount of Medication to Prescribe
Page 65: Amount of Medication to Prescribe A
Page 69 and 70: Side Effects of Topical Steroid Tre
Page 71 and 72: Topical Antifungals The following a
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