Office Dermatology

    July 1965 in “ Postgraduate medicine ”
    Herbert B. Christianson
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    TLDR Most skin conditions can be managed with general medical knowledge.
    In "Office Dermatology," Herbert B. Christianson, M.D., discussed the complexities of diagnosing and treating skin diseases, emphasizing that general medical knowledge could manage most conditions without specific diagnoses. The article detailed common dermatologic issues like acne, seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, eczematous dermatoses, psoriasis, and superficial fungal infections, along with their treatments. It also noted the frequent occurrence of diffuse partial alopecia in women, with no known effective treatment. Additionally, it covered benign and malignant skin neoplasms, describing their characteristics and treatments, and included a study on general practitioners in Birmingham, England, highlighting work hours and patient demographics.
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