#541 Edition | June 2024| FP Essentials

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“This edition of FP Essentials reviews the most up-to-date information that family physicians need to know to manage common skin conditions in children and adolescents. Section One reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of acne with special consideration of patients with skin of color and gender-affirming care. Section Two explores skin and soft tissue infections, including differentiating among lesions and selection of appropriate treatment. Section Three reviews nonbacterial infections, including tinea infections, warts, and scabies infestation. Section Four includes discussions of atopic and seborrheic dermatitis.”

—Ryan D. Kauffman, MD, FAAFP, CCFP, Associate Medical Editor Family Medicine Physician