Chapter 60 Pigmentation Changes (Vitiligo) Maria Isabel Romano Definition and Epidemiology Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by either a lifelong or a rapid disappearance of pigment-producing melanocytes in the…
Chapter 57 Hyperhidrosis Maria Isabel Romano Definition and Epidemiology Hyperhidrosis is a condition of excessive sweating marked by abnormal wetness, sweaty palms, excessive axillary sweating, gustatory-stimulated sweating, wet shoes, and…
Chapter 30 Electrical Injuries Terry Mahan Buttaro, Joanne Sandberg-Cook Definition and Epidemiology Injuries from an electrical accident can be minor or can involve severe damage, electrocution, and even death from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
