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Inpatient Diseases of Significance

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In this chapter, the most common diseases encountered on inpatient dermatology consults will be covered.

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Chadha, A., Fidai, C., McHargue, C. (2020). Inpatient Diseases of Significance. In: Lim, H., Kohen, L., Schneider, S., Yeager, D. (eds) Practical Guide to Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18015-7_8

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