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Medical Dermatology Is Alive and Well

Medical Dermatology Is Alive and Well EDITORIAL N 1998, THERE WAS A DEBATE IN THE ARCHIVES is devoid of subjects that are meaningful to those of us that began with an editorial by Lynch in which who care for patients with systemic disorders. he identified changes in the field of dermatol- There are several lessons that we have learned over ogy from what he believed was a “pure” medi- the past quarter of a century in practice that are worthy I cal subspecialty to one that was more proce- of mention. Mastery of these aspects in the care of our dural. His editorial was followed shortly by a bevy of letters patients can lead to improvements in quality and safety. including comments by Swerlick and Caughman, Werth Most if not all of these issues are addressed in 1 or more 3 4 5 et al, Kerdel and Kirsner, and Rapaport. These letters of the articles in this issue that focus on Medical Derma- offered additional insights into the perceived problem that tology. might explain a declining interest in Medical Dermatol- First, we need to be ready to recognize the potential ogy. The opinions expressed in these editorials and let- for systemic disease in patients with http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Dermatology American Medical Association

Medical Dermatology Is Alive and Well

Callen, Jeffrey P.; Robinson, June K.
JAMA Dermatology , Volume 141 (7) – Jul 1, 2005
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American Medical Association
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Copyright 2005 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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2168-6068
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2168-6084
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10.1001/archderm.141.7.825
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16027295
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EDITORIAL N 1998, THERE WAS A DEBATE IN THE ARCHIVES is devoid of subjects that are meaningful to those of us that began with an editorial by Lynch in which who care for patients with systemic disorders. he identified changes in the field of dermatol- There are several lessons that we have learned over ogy from what he believed was a “pure” medi- the past quarter of a century in practice that are worthy I cal subspecialty to one that was more proce- of mention. Mastery of these aspects in the care of our dural. His editorial was followed shortly by a bevy of letters patients can lead to improvements in quality and safety. including comments by Swerlick and Caughman, Werth Most if not all of these issues are addressed in 1 or more 3 4 5 et al, Kerdel and Kirsner, and Rapaport. These letters of the articles in this issue that focus on Medical Derma- offered additional insights into the perceived problem that tology. might explain a declining interest in Medical Dermatol- First, we need to be ready to recognize the potential ogy. The opinions expressed in these editorials and let- for systemic disease in patients with

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Published: Jul 1, 2005

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