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ArticleThe Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association2025

A descriptive review of common dermatological diseases encountered by manual therapy providers.

Colin Burnette, Randi N Birr, Kathryn J Kavanagh, Peter L Mattei

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Article in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Colin BurnetteNova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Randi N BirrNational University of Health Science - Florida.
Kathryn J KavanaghDepartment of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Health Administration, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Cape Coral, FL.
Peter L MatteiDepartment of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Health Administration, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Cape Coral, FL.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Manual therapy providers such as chiropractors and physical therapists may encounter various dermatologic diseases during visits with their patients, and it is important for these providers to have astute knowledge of both benign and malignant lesions. This collaborative guide reviews many of these lesions and includes descriptions, identifying features, and clinical significance such as when to refer to a specialist. Through early detection, identification, and proper referral, manual therapy providers can play a valuable role in minimizing the effects of sinister lesions. Preventative measures and risk factors for these skin lesions are also discussed. Providing primary prevention recommendations to patients can allow manual therapy providers to play a vital role in public health awareness of skin disease.

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chiropracticdermatological diseasedermatologymanual therapy providerskin lesion

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PMID40511289
PMCPMC12153239

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