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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
    Feb 15, 2023 Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy   CME
    Jan 15, 2023 Common Dermatologic Conditions in Skin of Color   CME   PtEd
    Jun 15, 2022 Soft Tissue Masses: Evaluation and Treatment   CME   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   DDx
    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   PtEd   Tool
    Sep 15, 2017 Hair Loss: Common Causes and Treatment   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Releases Report on Infantile Hemangiomas [Practice Guidelines]
    Oct 01, 2015 Diagnosing Common Benign Skin Tumors
    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]   FREE
    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]   CME
    Mar 01, 2010 Topical Treatments for Chronic Plaque Psoriasis [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Cancer, Premalignant Lesions
    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]   FREE
    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]
    Jul 15, 2005 Cutaneous Melanoma: Update on Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
    Sep 15, 1998 Recognizing Neoplastic Skin Lesions: A Photo Guide   PtEd
    Infections
    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]
    Nov 15, 2014 Diagnosis and Management of Tinea Infections   DDx   PtEd
    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
    Feb 15, 2023 Strategies for Topical Corticosteroid Use in Children and Adults With Eczema [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    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]
    Feb 01, 2015 Diagnosis and Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis   DDx
    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
    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
    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]
    Aug 01, 2015 Rosacea: Diagnosis and Treatment   PtEd
    Sep 01, 2013 Minocycline for Acne Vulgaris [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Ulcers
    Jan 15, 2024 Compression Therapy for Chronic Venous Ulcers [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Aug 15, 2023 Pressure Injuries: Prevention, Evaluation, and Management   CME   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
    Aug 01, 2019 Ingrown Toenail Management   PtEd
    Jul 01, 2017 Acute and Chronic Paronychia   DDx   PtEd   Tool
    Apr 15, 2012 Evaluation of Nail Abnormalities
    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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