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Principles of Dermatological Diagnosis

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One of every four to six patients who consult a general practitioner is likely to have a skin disorder. In the tropics, dermatoses are among the most common diseases. It is thus essential for every physician to be able to diagnose and treat the most important skin disorders.

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  1. Dermatologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Frauenlobstrasse 9-11, 8000, München 2, Federal Republic of Germany

    Professor Dr. med., Dr. med. h.c. mult. Otto Braun-Falco

  2. Hautklinik der Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Moorenstrasse 5, 4000, Düsseldorf, Federal Republic of Germany

    Professor Dr. med. Gerd Plewig

  3. Klinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Medizinischen Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 2400, Lübeck 1, Federal Republic of Germany

    Professor Dr. med. Helmut H. Wolff

  4. Dermatology — Dermatopathology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Medical School, 200 First Street SW, 55905, Rochester, MN, USA

    Professor Richard K. Winkelmann MD

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Braun-Falco, O., Plewig, G., Wolff, H.H., Winkelmann, R.K. (1991). Principles of Dermatological Diagnosis. In: Dermatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-00181-3_1

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