Color Atlas & Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology

by Kane, Kay Shou-Mei; Ryder, Jen Bissonette, M.D.; Johnson, Richard Allen, M.D.; Baden, Howard P.

• ISBN13: 9780070062948
• ISBN10: 0070062943
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-20
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

The book's organization reflects the "tried and true" format of the best-selling "Fitz" Color Atlas: for each condition, there are one to two color photographs coupled with salient points of epidemiology, history, physical exam, differential diagnosis, laboratory and special examinations, disease course and up-to-date treatments.Look for these important highlights: *an extensive collection of exquisite new photographs for each condition as they present in children or adolescents *a concise summary of etiology, physical findings, laboratory tests and prognosis for each condition *emergency skin signs of life-threatening conditions in children, including infectious diseases, adverse drug reactions, and more *new theraputic recommendations including the recently approved exciting topical immunomodulators for atopic dermatitis (tacrolimus) and HPV infections (imiquimod) with dosages and indications for the pediatric populationPEDIATRIC COLOR ATLAS features: *493 new, crisp, clear color photographs from many previously unpublished collections *straight-forward, user-friendly organization *excellent, up-to-date management and therapy section approved pediatric dosagesA remarkable dollar value, this new PEDIATRIC COLOR ATLAS is an unbeatable visual guide to confirm your next diagnosis.

Table of Contents

Section 1. Cutaneous disorders of the newborn.

Section 2. Eczematous dermatitis.

Section 3. Diaper dermatitis and rashes in the diaper area.

Section 4. Disorders of epidermal proliferation.

Section 5. Primary bullous dermatoses.

Section 6. Disorders of the sebaceous and apocrine glands.

Section 7. Disorders of melanocytes.

Section 8. Disorders of blood/lymph vessels.

Section 9. Benign epidermal proliferations.

Section 10. Benign appendageal proliferations.

Section 11. Benign dermal proliferations.

Section 12. Disorders of pigmentation.

Section 13. Neurocutaneous disorders

Section 14. Miscellaneous inflammatory disorders.

Section 15. Hypersensitivity reactions.

Section 16. Photosensitivity and photoreactions.

Section 17. Collagen vascular disorders.

Section 18. Endocrine disorders and the skin.

Section 19. Skin signs of reticuloendothelial disease.

Section 20. Cutaneous bacterial infections.

Section 21. Cutaneous fungal infections.

Section 22. Tick-borne infection.

Section 23. Cutaneous viral infection.

Section 24. Aquatic infestations.

Section 25. Insect bites and infestations.

Section 26. Hair and nails.