Table 217.3Clues to Disease from Clothing and Paraphernalia

Copper bracelets, used by arthritic
Untied shoes, pedal edema
Toe cut out of shoe, gout
Cap, scarf to hide scalp disorder or skin lesion
Inappropriate heavy or light clothing as occurs in thyroid disease
Unusual jewelry or makeup as reflection of lifestyle

From: Chapter 217, General Appearance

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Clinical Methods: The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. 3rd edition.
Walker HK, Hall WD, Hurst JW, editors.
Boston: Butterworths; 1990.
Copyright © 1990, Butterworth Publishers, a division of Reed Publishing.

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