Female genital mutilation: Overview and dermatologic relevanceCapsule Summary

• Main Authors: Ilhan Esse, BA (Author), Colin M. Kincaid, BS (Author), Carrie Ann Terrell, MD (Author), Natasha A. Mesinkovska, MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a common cultural practice, which involves the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia. With increasing immigration from regions where the practice is endemic, there has been a growing prevalence of FGM in the United States and other developed...