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    Skin Conditions

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on common skin conditions and related issues, including acne, dermatitis, dermatologic emergencies, generalized rash, lichen planus, nail disorders, newborn skin, office procedures, premalignant lesions, and psoriasis. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
    Categories

    Examination, Signs, Symptoms

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Psoriasis

    Cancer, Premalignant Lesions

    Infections

    Dermatitis

    Editorials and Letters

    Acne

    Ulcers

    Procedures

    Nail Disorders

    Hyperhidrosis

    Folliculitis

    Lichen Planus

    Overview

    Examination, Signs, Symptoms
    Dec 15, 2024 — Management of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars   CME
    Oct 15, 2024 — Diagnosing Common Benign Skin Tumors   CME
    Sep 15, 2024 — Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment   CME
    Feb 15, 2023 — Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy
    Jan 15, 2023 — Common Dermatologic Conditions in Skin of Color   PtEd
    Jun 15, 2022 — Soft Tissue Masses: Evaluation and Treatment   Alg
    Jan 15, 2022 — Pruritus: Diagnosis and Management   Alg   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2020 — Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (IgA Vasculitis): Rapid Evidence Review
    Aug 01, 2019 — Hirsutism in Women   Alg
    Jul 15, 2019 — Erythema Multiforme: Recognition and Management   Alg   DDx
    Sep 01, 2018 — Annular Lesions: Diagnosis and Treatment
    Jan 15, 2018 — Noninfectious Penile Lesions   DDx
    Jan 01, 2018 — Pityriasis Rosea: Diagnosis and Treatment   DDx   PtEd   Tool
    Dec 15, 2017 — Pigmentation Disorders: Diagnosis and Management   Tool
    Mar 15, 2016 — American Academy of Pediatrics Releases Report on Infantile Hemangiomas [Practice Guidelines]
    Aug 01, 2015 — Common Skin Rashes in Children
    Oct 01, 2010 — Dermatologic Emergencies
    Mar 15, 2010 — The Generalized Rash: Part II. Diagnostic Approach
    Mar 15, 2010 — The Generalized Rash: Part I. Differential Diagnosis
    Jan 01, 2008 — Newborn Skin: Part I. Common Rashes
    Jan 01, 2008 — Newborn Skin: Part II. Birthmarks
    Sep 01, 2007 — Management of Foreign Bodies in the Skin
    Aug 15, 2000 — Evaluating the Febrile Patient with a Rash
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Jan 15, 2023 — Common Skin Conditions in Skin of Color [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Jan 15, 2022 — Pruritus: Why Am I Itching? [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Aug 01, 2019 — Ingrown Toenails [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jan 01, 2018 — Pityriasis Rosea [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Sep 15, 2015 — Skin and Soft Tissue Infections   Alg   PtEd
    Sep 15, 2015 — Skin and Soft Tissue Infections [Information from Your Family Doctor]   Alg   PtEd
    Aug 01, 2015 — Rosacea [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Dec 01, 2013 — Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus) [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jun 15, 2013 — Common Conditions in Skin of Color [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Psoriasis
    Feb 15, 2024 — Systemic Pharmacologic Treatments for Plaque Psoriasis [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Dec 15, 2023 — Psoriasis: Recognition and Management Strategies   CME   Alg   PtEd
    May 15, 2022 — Psoriasis: Update on Topical Therapy From the American Academy of Dermatology [Practice Guidelines]
    Mar 01, 2010 — Topical Treatments for Chronic Plaque Psoriasis [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Cancer, Premalignant Lesions
    Oct 15, 2024 — Melanoma: Diagnosis and Treatment   CME
    Mar 15, 2024 — DermTech Pigmented Lesion Assay for the Detection of Melanoma [Diagnostic Tests]
    Jul 15, 2023 — Screening for Skin Cancer: Clinical Summary of the USPSTF Recommendation [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Nov 15, 2021 — Tirbanibulin (Klisyri) for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis [STEPS]
    Sep 15, 2020 — Basal Cell and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas: Diagnosis and Treatment
    Feb 01, 2020 — Accuracy of Dermoscopy vs. Visual Inspection for Diagnosing Melanoma in Adults [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jun 01, 2015 — Atypical Moles: Diagnosis and Management   PtEd
    Oct 15, 2012 — Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Oct 15, 2012 — Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Oct 15, 2010 — Sunscreen Use for Skin Cancer Prevention [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Nov 15, 2008 — Clinical Diagnosis of Melanoma [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Jul 15, 2008 — Basal Cell Carcinoma [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Sep 15, 1998 — Recognizing Neoplastic Skin Lesions: A Photo Guide   PtEd
    Infections
    Oct 15, 2025 — Diagnosis and Management of Tinea Infections   CME   DDx
    Mar 15, 2025 — Berdazimer (Zelsuvmi) for the Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum [STEPS]
    Jul 15, 2022 — Abametapir 0.74% (Xeglyze) for the Treatment of Head Lice [STEPS]
    Oct 15, 2021 — Onychomycosis: Rapid Evidence Review   DDx
    Feb 01, 2021 — Topical and Device-Based Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jun 15, 2020 — Ozenoxacin (Xepi) for the Treatment of Impetigo [STEPS]
    May 15, 2019 — Lice and Scabies: Treatment Update   DDx   PtEd
    Sep 01, 2018 — Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Skin Abscesses After Incision and Drainage: BMJ Rapid Recommendation [Practice Guidelines]
    Aug 15, 2018 — Delafloxacin (Baxdela) for Skin Infections [STEPS]
    Aug 01, 2018 — Terbinafine for Onychomycosis [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Nov 01, 2016 — Topical Antifungals for Treatment of Onychomycosis [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Nov 15, 2015 — Scabies [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Sep 15, 2015 — Skin and Soft Tissue Infections   Alg   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2015 — Fungal Toenail Infections [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Sep 01, 2014 — Management of External Genital Warts   DDx   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2014 — Impetigo: Diagnosis and Treatment   DDx   PtEd
    Jun 15, 2014 — Ivermectin Lotion (Sklice) for Head Lice [STEPS]
    Apr 01, 2014 — Intertrigo and Secondary Skin Infections   DDx   PtEd
    Jun 15, 2013 — Spinosad (Natroba) for Head Lice [STEPS]
    Dec 01, 2011 — Treatment of Nongenital Warts [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Aug 01, 2011 — Treatment of Nongenital Cutaneous Warts   PtEd
    Nov 01, 2010 — Nongenital Herpes Simplex Virus   DDx   PtEd
    Dermatitis
    Aug 15, 2025 — Seborrheic Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment   CME   Alg
    Jul 15, 2025 — Effectiveness of Topical Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Eczema [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Oct 15, 2024 — Atopic Dermatitis: Updated Guidelines From the AAAAI/ACAAI Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters [Practice Guidelines]   CME
    Feb 15, 2023 — Strategies for Topical Corticosteroid Use in Children and Adults With Eczema [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 15, 2021 — Topical Corticosteroids: Choice and Application
    May 15, 2020 — Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment   Alg   DDx   POC
    Nov 15, 2019 — Hydrogen Peroxide 40% (Eskata) for Seborrheic Keratosis [STEPS]
    Sep 15, 2018 — Crisaborole (Eucrisa) for Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis [STEPS]
    Jan 01, 2018 — Effectiveness of Moisturizers in the Treatment of Patients with Eczema [Cochrane for Clinicians]   Tool
    Mar 01, 2017 — Topical Medications for Seborrheic Dermatitis [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Oct 01, 2016 — Topical Tacrolimus for Eczema [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Dec 01, 2014 — Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Guideline from the American Academy of Dermatology [Practice Guidelines]
    Apr 15, 2012 — Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Aug 01, 2010 — Diagnosis and Management of Contact Dermatitis   DDx   PtEd
    May 01, 2007 — Seborrheic Dermatitis [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Feb 01, 1999 — Exfoliative Dermatitis
    Editorials and Letters
    Dec 15, 2024 — Should Your Patients Avoid Sunscreen? [Editorials]   FREE
    Apr 01, 2021 — Case Report: Chest-Wall Lump Yields a Surprising Diagnosis [Letters to the Editor]
    Aug 01, 2014 — Cosmetic Procedures in Family Medicine [Editorials]
    Acne
    Nov 15, 2025 — Acne Management: Guidelines From the American Academy of Dermatology [Practice Guidelines]   CME
    Nov 15, 2025 — Progressive Skin Discoloration [Photo Quiz]
    Jun 15, 2024 — Rosacea: Common Questions and Answers   CME   DDx
    Jul 15, 2021 — Clascoterone (Winlevi) for the Treatment of Acne [STEPS]
    Aug 15, 2020 — Sarecycline (Seysara) for the Treatment of Acne [STEPS]
    Oct 15, 2019 — Acne Vulgaris: Diagnosis and Treatment   Alg   DDx
    Jun 15, 2018 — Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride 1% Cream (Rhofade) for Persistent Facial Erythema Associated with Rosacea [STEPS]
    Jun 01, 2017 — Acne Vulgaris: Treatment Guidelines from the AAD [Practice Guidelines]   Tool
    Sep 15, 2016 — Ivermectin 1% Cream (Soolantra) for Inflammatory Lesions of Rosacea [STEPS]
    Sep 01, 2016 — Family Physicians Are Well Suited to Prescribe Isotretinoin [Editorials]
    Sep 01, 2013 — Minocycline for Acne Vulgaris [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Ulcers
    Aug 15, 2025 — Compression Therapy for Preventing the Recurrence of Venous Leg Ulcers [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Jan 15, 2024 — Compression Therapy for Chronic Venous Ulcers [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Aug 15, 2023 — Pressure Injuries: Prevention, Evaluation, and Management   Alg
    Feb 01, 2020 — Chronic Wounds: Evaluation and Management
    Sep 01, 2019 — Venous Ulcers: Diagnosis and Treatment   PtEd
    May 15, 2017 — Venous Leg Ulcers [Clinical Evidence Handbook]   Tool
    Feb 01, 2012 — Diagnosis and Management of Genital Ulcers   DDx   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2007 — Effectiveness of Dressings for Healing Venous Leg Ulcers [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Procedures
    Apr 01, 2020 — Cutaneous Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions
    May 15, 2017 — Laceration Repair: A Practical Approach   Alg   PtEd   Tool
    Aug 01, 2014 — Botulinum Toxin Injection for Facial Wrinkles   PtEd
    Jun 15, 2014 — Infiltrative Anesthesia in Office Practice
    Oct 01, 2013 — Dermoscopy for the Family Physician   Alg
    Nov 01, 2011 — Shave and Punch Biopsy for Skin Lesions
    Dec 01, 2009 — Aesthetic Procedures in Office Practice   PtEd
    Jun 01, 2003 — The Basic Z-Plasty
    Apr 01, 2003 — Fusiform Excision   PtEd
    Oct 01, 2002 — Electrosurgery for the Skin
    Apr 01, 2002 — Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2002 — Lipoma Excision   PtEd
    Nail Disorders
    Oct 15, 2025 — Nail Abnormalities   CME
    Aug 01, 2019 — Ingrown Toenail Management   PtEd
    Jul 01, 2017 — Acute and Chronic Paronychia   DDx   PtEd   Tool
    Hyperhidrosis
    Sep 15, 2019 — Glycopyrronium (Qbrexza) Topical Wipes for Hyperhidrosis [STEPS]
    Jun 01, 2018 — Hyperhidrosis: Management Options   PtEd
    Folliculitis
    Nov 01, 2019 — Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Rapid Evidence Review   Alg   DDx
    Lichen Planus
    Jul 01, 2011 — Diagnosis and Treatment of Lichen Planus   DDx   PtEd
    Overview
    Mar 15, 2010 — The Generalized Rash: Part II. Diagnostic Approach
    Mar 15, 2010 — The Generalized Rash: Part I. Differential Diagnosis
    Jan 01, 2008 — Newborn Skin: Part I. Common Rashes
    Jan 01, 2008 — Newborn Skin: Part II. Birthmarks
    Sep 01, 2007 — Management of Foreign Bodies in the Skin
    Jan 15, 2007 — Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy

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