BookTracey C. Vlahovic, Stephen M. Schleicher.
Summary: Lower extremity skin disorders are often overlooked by clinicians. Ailments such as eczema, psoriasis and tinea at times prove difficult to distinguish clinically, and misdiagnosis can lead to inappropriate therapy. Many practitioners are mystified when confronted with an abnormal appearing nail. Delay in recognizing skin cancer may adversely impact morbidity and mortality. This full-color atlas is a concise guide for medical professionals who deal with the lower extremities and will aid in both diagnosis and treatment. Topics featured in the Atlas include nail pathology, fungal and bacterial infections, xerotic and hyperkeratotic disorders, autoimmune diseases and vasculopathies, benign and malignant lesions, systemic diseases, and ulcerations. Each chapter contains vibrant photographic representative examples. Concluding chapters present a review of biopsy techniques as well as an overview of current dermatological therapies. The Atlas of Lower Extremity Skin Disease is a unique resource for podiatrists, dermatologists, and primary care physicians as well as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Contents:
Nail Disorders of the Lower Extremity
Superficial Fungal Infections of the Lower Extremity
Infections and Infestations of the Lower Extremity
Xerotic and Hyperkeratotic Disorders of the Lower Extremity
Papulosquamous Disorders of the Lower Extremity
Contact, Irritant, Atopic, and Stasis Dermatitis of the Lower Extremity
Concerns of the Lower Extremity in Skin of Color
Autoimmune Diseases and Vasculopathies of the Lower Extremity
Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Lower Extremity
Blistering Eruptions of the Lower Extremity
Blistering Eruptions of the Lower Extremity
Self-Induced and Psychogenic Skin Conditions of the Lower Extremity
Skin Signs of Systemic Disease and Reactive Disorders of the Lower Extremity
Ulcerations of the Lower Extremity
Drug Eruptions of the Lower Extremity
Biopsy Techniques of the Lower Extremity
Dermatologic Therapies of the Lower Extremity: Topical and Systemic.