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. 2010 Jun;3(6):202-15.
doi: 10.1097/WOX.0b013e3181e2eb2e. Epub 2010 Jun 15.

Dermatology for the allergist

Dennis Kim  1 , Richard Lockey
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Dermatology for the allergist

Dennis Kim et al. World Allergy Organ J. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Allergists/immunologists see patients with a variety of skin disorders. Some, such as atopic and allergic contact dermatitis, are caused by abnormal immunologic reactions, whereas others, such as seborrheic dermatitis or rosacea, lack an immunologic basis. This review summarizes a select group of dermatologic problems commonly encountered by an allergist/immunologist.

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Atopic dermatitis. Note erythema and scaling of flexural areas. Reprinted with permission from Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2009.
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Pityriasis alba hypopigmentation. Reprinted with permission from Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2009.
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Poison ivy rash with vesicles, blisters, and linear lesions. Reprinted with permission from Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2009.
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Seborrhoic dermatitis affecting nasolabial folds. Reprinted with permission from Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2009.
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Rosacea erythema and few pustules affecting the face. Reprinted with permission from Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2009.
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Pityriasis rosea fully evolved two weeks after onset. Reprinted with permission from Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 4th ed. Elsevier, 2004.
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Acne classification and grading. Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 5th ed. Elsevier, 2009.
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A, Tinea cruris; B, tinea pedis; C, tinea corporis. Reprinted with permission from Habif, Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed. Elsevier, 2004; 5th ed, Elsevier, 2009.
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Lichen planus with characteristic purple papules and Wickham's striae. Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 4th ed. Elsevier, 2004.
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Ictus reaction from insect bites. Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 4th ed. Elsevier, 2004.
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Tinea versicolor of neck and trunk appears as confluent, fawn-colored patches. Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 4th ed. Elsevier, 2004.
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Lichen simplex chronicus (neurodermatitis) caused by chronic scratching by the opposite heel. Habif, Clinical Dermatology, 4th ed. Elsevier, 2004.
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