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Written by a leading dermatologist and nurse practitioner, Primary Dermatologic Care uses a, one-of-a-kind,approach to swiftly determine an accurate clinical diagnosis, it provides differential diagnosis tables,and near illustrations,which are grouped by presenting symptoms. Treatment options and protocols detail the information needed to treat patients most common disorders, including key recommendations for referral or consultation guidelines to help you determine appropriate points for referral for specialty care. Twelve broad groupings of presenting symptoms/conditions provide information onover 100 commonly seen disorders. All represent typical disorders common to primary care practice. Each dermatologic disorder follows a consistent outline, including the its definition, etiology, pathophyisoloy, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, treatment and patient education. It also has protocols for follow-up, with expected duration of the symptoms.. Specific recommendations pinpoint the need for referral vs. definitive treatment by the provider. · Practical, user-friendly guide for the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic disorders frequently seen by primary care practitioners. · Unique chapter organization conveniently locates symptom/differential diagnoses tables near commonly grouped illustrations to easily determine the correct diagnosis. · Treatment chapters follow. · Free on-line patient education handouts include information specific to patients and cultural reminders. · Collaborative advice provides guidelines on when to refer and how to collaborate with specialists. · Essential, readable patient education material, designed to copy and give to patients, saves time for busy clinicians. · Patient education boxes focus provider education.