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Religious Dermatoses

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In this chapter we discuss various dermatoses associated with the practice of different religions. As the world is becoming a more diverse place, it is important for physicians to be aware of the various cultural practices of their patients to provide them with the best treatment. Many of these religious dermatoses are only diagnosed when taking a thorough patient history, as their presentation can be similar to general dermatoses. Therefore, it is important for physicians to inquire about daily repetitive practices, holiday celebrations, and recent exposures.

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  1. Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA

    Nicole Trepanowski & Neelam A. Vashi

  2. Department of Dermatology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Nicole Patzelt & Neelam A. Vashi

  3. Department of Dermatology, Boston University Center for Ethnic Skin, Boston, MA, USA

    Neelam A. Vashi

  4. Boston University Cosmetic and Laser Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Neelam A. Vashi

  5. Department of Veteran Affairs, Boston Health Care System, Boston, MA, USA

    Neelam A. Vashi

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Trepanowski, N., Patzelt, N., Vashi, N.A. (2021). Religious Dermatoses. In: Vashi, N.A. (eds) Cultural Practices and Dermatoses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68992-6_4

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