title: Common Adult Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions.
abstract: A strong foundational knowledge of dermatologic disease is crucial for a successful practice in plastic surgery. A plastic surgeon should be able to identify and appreciate common dermatologic diseases that may require medical and/or surgical evaluation and management. In this article, the authors describe epidermal/dermal, infectious, pigmented, and malignant cutaneous lesions that are commonly encountered in practice. Descriptions include the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical course, and management options for each type of lesion.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Jeffrey G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Trost
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Danielle S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Applebaum
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Ida
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Orengo
keywords: benign; common; cutaneous; dermatology; malignant