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Edema Peter J. Lynch Libby Edwards Edema consists of increased subcutaneous interstitial tissue fluid. Acute edema is generally related to plasma and termed angioedema, whereas chronic edema is associated with…

Pruritus and Pain Peter J. Lynch Libby Edwards Pruritus Pruritus (itch) is an uncomfortable sensation that provokes the urge to scratch. This does not necessarily mean that the patient is…

Genital Anatomy Libby Edwards A knowledge of anatomy and the various normal appearances of the genitalia helps with the recognition of both normal structures and pathologic findings. Anogenital skin of…

Terminology, Classification, and Diagnosis of Genital Dermatological Disorders Peter J Lynch Diagnosis of genital dermatological disorders through the use of morphological features (see rationale for this approach below) requires that…

General Principles of Therapy Peter J. Lynch This section discusses only the general principles of therapy. The specifics of individual therapeutic agents and their use for a particular disorder are…