Bookedited by Jean L. Bolognia, Julie V. Schaffer, Karynne O. Duncan and Christine J. Ko.
Summary: Dermatology Essentials, edited by world authorities Drs. Jean L. Bolognia, Julie V. Schaffer, Karynne O. Duncan, and Christine J. Ko, provides the quick answers you need on every important aspect of dermatology and guidance on their application in your day-to-day practice. Derived from the renowned authoritative reference work Dermatology, 3rd Edition, this on-the-go reference distills the essential information needed to quickly diagnose and manage a wide range of dermatologic disorders-without the need for any additional resources. Review or refresh your knowledge of the fundamentals and diagnostic approaches of skin disease with unique introductory chapters providing the basic principles of dermatology, bedside diagnostics, and clinical approach to a fever and rash - extremely helpful for the beginner. Visualize more of the conditions you see in practice with over 1,500 clinical images, illustrations, and schematics. Avoid diagnostic pitfalls using practical tables, intuitive artworks, and logical algorithms. Find answers fast with a highly user-friendly, "easy-in-easy-out" format and a wealth of tables and schematics for instant visual comprehension. Expedite decision making with easily recognizable DDx and Rx sections to provide rapid direct reference to the expert guidance and treatment recommendations. Downloadable worksheets are also available. Make the most of electronic functionality with access to the complete contents online and in various ebook formats - making it easy to teach impromptu on a tablet in the clinic, or conduct more formal lecturing.
Contents:
Basic Principles of Dermatology
Bedside Diagnostics
Fever and Rash
Pruritus and Dysesthesia
Psychocutaneous Disorders
Psoriasis
Other Papulosquamous Disorders
Erythroderma
Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Dermatoses
Atopic Dermatitis
Other Eczematous Eruptions
Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Occupational Dermatoses, and Dermatoses Due to Plants
Clinical Approach to Regional Dermatoses
Urticaria and Angioedema
Figurate Erythemas
Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Necrolysis Epidermal
Drug Reactions
Purpura and Disorders of Microvascular Occlusion
Vasculitis
Eosinophilic Dermatoses
Neutrophilic Dermatoses
Pregnancy Dermatoses
Pemphigus
Bullous Pemphigoid, Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid, and Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita
Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Other Vesiculobullous Diseases
Vesiculopustular and Erosive Disorders in Newborns and Infants
Acne Vulgaris
Rosacea and Periorificial Dermatitis
Folliculitis
Disorders of Eccrine and Apocrine Glands
Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Systemic Sclerosis and Sclerodermoid Disorders
Morphea and Lichen Sclerosus
Other Rheumatologic Diseases
Mucinoses
Amyloidosis
Deposition Disorders
Porphyrias
Calcinosis Cutis and Osteoma Cutis
Nutritional Disorders
Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Skin Signs of Systemic Disease
Ichthyoses and Erythrokeratodermas
Keratodermas
Darier Disease and Hailey-Hailey Disease
Primary Immunodeficiencies
Neurofibromatosis and Tuberous Sclerosis
Mosaic Skin Conditions
Other Genodermatoses
Developmental Anomalies
Vitiligo and Other Disorders of Hypopigmentation
Disorders of Hyperpigmentation
Alopecias
Hypertrichosis and Hirsutism
Nail Disorders
Oral Diseases
Anogenital Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Mycobacterial Diseases
Rickettsial Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Infection
Human Papillomaviruses
Human Herpesviruses
Other Viral Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Protozoa and Worms
Infestations
Bites and Stings
Photodermatoses
Environmental and Sports-Related Skin Diseases
Cutaneous Signs of Drug, Child, and Elder Abuse
Histiocytoses
Xanthomas
Non-infectious Granulomatous Disorders, Including Foreign Body Reactions
Perforating Disorders
Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders
Dermal Hypertrophies
Atrophies of Connective Tissue
Panniculitis
Lipodystrophies
Infantile Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations
Ulcers
Other Vascular Disorders
Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Benign Epithelial Tumors and Proliferations
Cysts
Adnexal Neoplasms
Benign Melanocytic Neoplasms
Cutaneous Melanoma
Vascular Neoplasms and Reactive Proliferations
Common Soft Tissue Tumors/Proliferations
Mastocytosis
B-Cell Lymphomas of the Skin
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Other Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Diseases
Cutaneous Metastases.