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American Family Physician
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Impetigo Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial skin infection that most commonly affects children two to five years of age. There is no standard treatment for impetigo, and many options are available.   |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007 |
Atopic Dermatitis: What You Should Know This rash that usually starts in childhood can be a genetic annoyance. Here are some tips for preventing the rash from reoccurring. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2002 |
Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis, which is also called eczema, is an itchy skin rash that doesn't go away. It usually starts in childhood. It is common in people with allergies and asthma. |
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
July 1, 2002
Daniel L. Stulberg |
Common Bacterial Skin Infections Family physicians frequently treat bacterial skin infections in the office and in the hospital. Knowledge of the presentation, histopathology, and microbiology for each type of infection is important for proper care of the patient. |
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... |
