Features
When to treat or refer a burn-injured patient
Guidelines from the American Burn Association provide a reliable road map for the assessment and treatment of these challenging injuries
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Dermatologic Look-Alikes
Diffuse erythematous papules
A 3-year-old boy and 45-year-old man present separately to the dermatology clinic with similar looking erythematous rashes. Can you differentiate between the two?
Dermatologic Look-Alikes, Features
Small, Asymptomatic Nodules on the Trunk
Case 1 A 16-year-old girl presents with a collection of bluish-gray and brown papules on her trunk; the lesions are about the size of a pin-head or match-head. She states that she first noticed these lesions several years ago. The lesions are neither pruritic nor painful, but she is bothered by their appearance. She states…
Dermatologic Look-Alikes
Itchy, Scaly Patches
Two patients present with itchy, scaly spots. Can you make the diagnosis?
Features
Managing acne vulgaris: Two important issues
A dermatologist explores dealing with increasing bacterial resistance and selecting the treatment that minimizes irritation and other skin reactions.
General Medicine
Red Eye: Common Ophthalmologic Disorders in Primary Care
Recognize the signs and symptoms of red eye that differentiate benign from vision-threatening ophthalmologic illnesses.
Clinical Challenge
New-onset neck and shoulder pain in an arthritis patient
A UTI triggers complications in a patient with two forms of arthritis.
Dermatologic Look-Alikes
Blistering Cutaneous Ulcerations
Case 1 A 12-year-old boy presents to the dermatology clinic with a reddish-brown rash. His mother reports that the rash started as reddish-brown spots and has become very itchy, often keeping her son up at night. She is concerned that it may be varicella zoster virus infection. Physical examination reveals scaly, erythematous macules with areas…
CME/CE Features
Preventing and screening for communicable diseases
Greater attention to managing infectious diseases by primary care providers will help ensure that the U.S. is ready for outbreaks such as measles or Ebola.
Features
Practice antibiotic stewardship to preserve benefits
Considered "magic bullets" when they first arrived on the scene, antibiotics must be used appropriately to protect their effectiveness.
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