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Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology 3/2000

01-05-2000 | Practical Dermatology

Dermatoses of the Feet

Author: Barry Lauritz

Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology | Issue 3/2000

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When evaluating rashes on the feet, the distribution and type of lesions should be noted and the toe clefts and toenails carefully examined. Diagnostic clues, such as psoriatic plaques on the scalp, knees or elbows, or flexural changes of eczema, should also be sought elsewhere on the body. In addition, fungal cultures of skin and/or toenails are often necessary, swabs may be needed and biopsy of the lesions may be required to provide a specific diagnosis. …
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Title
Dermatoses of the Feet
Author
Barry Lauritz
Publication date
01-05-2000
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology / Issue 3/2000
Print ISSN: 1175-0561
Electronic ISSN: 1179-1888
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2165/00128071-200001030-00005

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