Disorders of the Skin
 
Introduction

Basic Categories

History & Physical

Terminology

Examples

Because of the skin's intimate relationship with the environment many things affect it.

  • Climate
  • Unique vectors
  • Regional living conditions and customs
  • Unique microorganisms
  • Noxious chemicals
  • Local 'cures'

 

 

 


 

Basic categories

Cutaneous  Leishmanasis. Photo courtesy of World Health Organization
   
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