title: Common dermatoses.
abstract: Skin diseases are an essential part of primary care medicine. Most dermatologic care is delivered in an outpatient setting. The initial evaluation is usually performed by the primary care physician. Women account for nearly 60% of all visits for dermatologic complaints.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, USA.
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Nanda
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017515:Pityriasis Rosea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012393:Rosacea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy