Clinical Dermatology

 

Description:

The most accessible, concise guide to dermatology—updated with new images and new chapters!

This authoritative, evidence-based guide provides the information and insight you need to accurately assess and treat the most common skin disorders.

Updated with new chapters and new content, this second edition reflects the latest findings and clinical protocols.

Features: Cohesive three-section organization: o Section One reviews the principles of diagnosis and management as well as office-based procedures o Section Two covers common and critical dermatologic conditions o Section Three teaches the differential diagnosis of skin disease in specific body regions based on morphology and other clinical findings Learning aids throughout the book include text boxes, concept-clarifying figures and photographs, and insightful clinical "Pearls" and "Pitfalls" Evidence-based reviews and international guidelines Includes free access to 13 videos with detailed demonstrations of common cutaneous diagnostic and surgical procedures Online bonus content via AccessDermatologyDxRx subscription with cases, PowerPoint lectures, and quizzes—ideal for students, residents, and faculty 350 photos and illustrations

 

Table of Contents:

 

I.

FUNDAMENTALS OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

1 Structure and Function of the Skin

2 Morphology and Terminology of Skin Lesions

3 History and Physical Examination of the Skin, Hair, and Nails

4 Diagnostic Procedures and Dermoscopy

5 Principles of Diagnosis

6 Principles of Management

7 Dermatologic Procedures

II.

COMMON SKIN DISORDERS

8 Dermatitis

9 Psoriasis and Other Papulosquamous Diseases

10 Acne, Rosacea, and Related Disorders

11 Bacterial Infections

12 Fungal Infections

13 Viral Infections of the Skin

14 Infestations and Bites

15 Skin Signs of Systemic Disease

16 Urticaria

17 Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions

18 Urgent Cutaneous Disorders

19 Bullous Diseases

20 Benign Tumors and Vascular Birthmarks

21 Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma

22 Nevi and Melanoma

23 Pigmentary Disorders

III.

PROBLEM BASED CHAPTERS

24 The Differential Diagnosis of Purpura

25 Pruritus in Patients with No Underlying Skin Disease

26 Fever and Rash

27 Hospital Acquired Rashes

28 Leg Ulcers

29 Cutaneous Signs of Psychiatric Disorders

30 Hair Disorders

31 Nail Diseases

32 Skin Diseases of the Genitals and Perineum

33 Diseases of the Oral Cavity

34 Cosmetic Dermatology

35 Skin Diseases of the Scalp

36 Skin Diseases of the Face

37 Skin Diseases of the Arms

38 Skin Diseases of the Hands

39 Skin Diseases of the Legs

40 Skin Diseases of the Feet

41 Skin Diseases of the Trunk

42 Skin Diseases Involving Multiple Body Regions

Index