Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 222-227 , May 2006

Personal observation of skin disorders in malnutrition

This review is dedicated to the memory of our beloved and respected supervisor, colleague, and friend, Theodore F. Thurmon III, MD (1937-2005). His encouragement made this article possible.

  • Benjamin Y. Lee, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 318 675 6339; fax: +1 318 675 4669.
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  • Daniel J. Hogan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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  • Susonne Ursine, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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  • Krishne Yanamandra, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
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  • Joseph A. Bocchini, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA

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doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2005.11.002

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 222-227 , May 2006

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