Updated for the 2014 edition of CMDT: Chapter 6. Dermatologic Disorders

Dermatologic diseases are diagnosed by the types of lesions they cause. To make a diagnosis: (1) identify the type of lesion(s) the patient exhibits by morphology establishing a differential diagnosis (Table 6–1); and (2) obtain the elements of the history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory tests to confirm the diagnosis. Unique clinical situations, such as the ill ICU patient, lead to different diagnostic considerations....
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