Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology: Sixth Edition

by Wolff, Klaus; Johnson, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780071599757
• ISBN10: 0071599754
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-19
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

Turn to the world's most popular dermatology atlas for the quick, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of skin problems . .Covering the full range of conditions, from rashes, to skin lesions and disorders of the hair, nail, and mucosa,Fitzpatrick'sis a unique combination of text, clinical reference, and color atlas-one that gives you the best quality and most varied photographs of skin disorders available anywhere. The book features a consistent format featuring key facts pertaining to epidemiology, clinical manifestations, physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment, each paired with several clear photographs to show how the condition appears-plus boxed overviews of each disease category with severity-specific icons. . .FEATURES . 1500 high-quality full-color images. Greater emphasis on depicting conditions and disorders across a wide range of skin types. Up-to-the-minute coverage of important new topics: .--Pitryiasis rubra pilaris .--Palmoplantar keratosis .-- Nevus lipomatosus superficialis .-- Acquired digital fibromatosis .-- Skin signs of renal insufficiency .-- Skin reactions in organ transplantation .--New therapeutic recommendations, including biologic agents for eczema and dermatitis; new regulations for retinoids; and herbal products ....

Author Biography

Richard Allan Johnson, MD, is Director of Clinical Dermatology at Harvard Medical School.

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Klaus Wolff, MD, is Professor and Chairman Emeritus at the Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgment

Introduction

Approach to Dermatologic Diagnosis Outline of Dermatologic Diagnosis Special Clinical and Laboratory Aids to Dermatological Diagnosis

Disorders Presenting in the Skin and Mucous Membranes

Disorders of Sebaceous & Apocrine Glands

Eczema/Dermatitis

Psoriasis

Ichthyoses

Miscellaneous Epidermal Disorders

Bullous Diseases

Miscellaneous Inflammatory Disorders

Severe and Life Threatening Eruptions in the Acutely Ill

Benign Neoplasms and Hyperplasias

Photosensitivity, Photo-Induced Disorders, and Disorders by Ionizing Radiation

Precancerous Lesions and Cutaneous Carcinomas

Melanoma Precursors and Primary Cutaneous Melanoma

Pigmentary Disorders

Dermatology and Internal Medicine

The Skin Signs in Immune, Autoimmune, and Rheumatic Disorders

Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional and Genetic Diseases

Skin Signs of Vascular Insufficiency

Skin Signs of Renal Insufficiency

Skin Signs of Systemic Cancers

Skin Signs of Hematologic Disease

Cutaneous Lymphomas & Sarcoma

Skin Diseases in Organ and Bone Marrow Transplantation

Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions

Disorders of Psychiatric Etiology

Diseases Due to Microbial Agents

Bacterial Infections Involving the Skin

Fungal Infections of the Skin and Hair

Rickettsial Infections

Viral Infections of Skin and Mucosa

Arthropod Insect Bites, Stings, and Cutaneous Infections

Systemic Parasitic Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Human Retroviral Infections and Mucocutaneous Manifestations of HIV/AIDS Disease

Skin Signs of Hair, Nail, and Mucosal Disorders

Disorders of Hair Follicles and Related Disorders

Disorders of the Nail Apparatus

Disorders of the Mouth

Disorders of the Genitalia, Perineum, and Anus

The Eye

Generalized Pruritis without Skin Lesions Appendices

"Travel" Dermatology

Dermatologic Manifestations of Diseases Inflicted by Biologic Warfare/Bioterrorism

Chemical Bioterrorism and Industrial Accidents

Drug Use in Pregnancy

Index

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