Publications by authors named "A Pappert"
Background: Skin disease is a significant contributor to the global disease burden, with dermatologic health disparities adding to this burden. Internists, general practitioners, and other medical professionals often manage skin disease with limited exposure to dermatologic education in medical school.
Objective: This study evaluated a brief educational intervention for medical students to improve dermatologic knowledge, diagnostic and communication skills, and comfort in performing dermatology-focused physical exams.
Article Synopsis
- - Scleredema diabeticorum (SD) is a frequent condition linked to diabetes, but treatment options are often limited and not very effective.
- - Patients with SD can suffer from troubling symptoms, including itching, burning sensations, and pain, which can significantly affect their comfort.
- - The development of SD is often associated with poor blood sugar management, as illustrated in the specific case mentioned.