Commentary 10 derm mistakes you don't want to make. Citation Text: Fox GN. 10 derm mistakes you don't want to make. J Fam Pract. 2008;57(3):162-9. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL April 9, 2008 Fox GN. J Fam Pract. 2008;57(3):162-9. View more articles from the same authors. This article describes common errors that occur in examining, diagnosing, and treating dermatologic conditions and offers tips on how to avoid them. PubMed citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Fox GN. 10 derm mistakes you don't want to make. J Fam Pract. 2008;57(3):162-9. 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