Corns and Calluses
Chapter 49 Corns and Calluses Maria Isabel Romano Definition Corns and calluses are a painful reaction to pressure or friction on the underlying dermis covering the digital and plantar surfaces…
Cellulitis
Chapter 47 Cellulitis Elizabeth Talbot, Laura Elyse Shevy Definition and Epidemiology Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are among the most common reasons for which patients seek outpatient care and…
Contact Dermatitis
Chapter 48 Contact Dermatitis Glen Blair Definition and Epidemiology Contact dermatitis is a type of rash that falls under the umbrella diagnosis of eczematous dermatitis, one of several types of…
Bullous Pemphigoid
Chapter 45 Bullous Pemphigoid Kathryn K. Ellis, Kathryn R. Colcher Definition and Epidemiology Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common of the autoimmune blistering diseases affecting primarily the elderly population.1,2…
Chemical Exposure
Chapter 29 Chemical Exposure Terry Mahan Buttaro Definition and Epidemiology Chemical exposures can occur by inhalation, ingestion, injection, or absorption through the skin and mucous membranes. Although a chemical exposure…
Bites and Stings
Chapter 26 Bites and Stings Joanne Sandberg-Cook Insect Bites and Stings Definition and Epidemiology More species of insects are in existence than any other form of multicellular life. Insects that…
Sexual Assault
Chapter 35 Sexual Assault Julie G. Stewart Definition and Epidemiology Sexual violence consists of a variety of crimes including rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.1 Sexual harassment includes many types…
Hypotension
Chapter 33 Hypotension Ashley Moore-Gibbs Definition and Epidemiology Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or less. Blood pressure readings should always…
Environmental and Food Allergies
Chapter 31 Environmental and Food Allergies John W. Distler Environmental Allergies Definition and Epidemiology Environmental allergens are responsible for a wide range of signs and symptoms ranging from rhinitis, eczema,…
