Treatment of Common Dermatologic Conditions

Abstract

Dermatologic concerns are discussed in about a third of all primary care visits. This review discusses treatments for common dermatologic diagnoses addressed in primary care settings, with an emphasis on new and emerging treatments. Topical, oral, and injectable treatment of common forms of alopecia, facial rashes, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis will be discussed to help increase comfort in prescribing and alert providers to common side effects or complications of more intensive treatments used by dermatologists.

Keywords: Acne rosacea; Acne vulgaris; Alopecia; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatology treatment updates; Periorificial dermatitis; Primary care; Psoriasis; Seborrheic dermatitis; Stasis dermatitis; Topical steroids.