Skin Disease : Diagnosis and Treatment

by Habif, Campbell, Chapman, Dinulos & Zug

• ISBN13: 9780323027533
• ISBN10: 0323027539
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2004-12-02
• Publisher: ELSEVIE

Summary

Specifically designed for quick reference, this full-color resource focuses on the 250 diseases most likely seen in everyday practice. The revised and updated 2nd Edition features practical, clear advice on diagnosis and therapy, and includes anterior and posterior diagrams of where diseases may be found on the body as well as classifications of primary, secondary, and special lesions. Over 700 full-color, never-before published photographs show the classic manifestations of disease and rarer variations. Throughout the book, readers will also find pediatric considerations, clinical pearls, and advice on when to refer patients to a specialist. Focuses on treatment and diagnosis of common entities, offering guidance on everyday cases. Features a disorders index on the inner cover, making expert guidance fast and easy to find. Provides helpful appendices that cover diagnosis by body region lesion classification quantity of cream to apply and dispense and a dermatologic formulary. Presents a bulleted outline format for easy reference. And much more. Features over 700 full-color photographsnever-before published. Weighs the importance of diseases and explains when to treat and how quickly. Provides coverage of pediatric skin diseases throughout. Highlights when to refer patients to a specialist and when urgent action is required. Presents many new chapters, providing better coverage. Includes European drug names.

Table of Contents

Topical therapy

Eczema

Urticaria

Acne, rosacea and related disorders

Psoriasis and other papulosquamous diseases

Bacterial infections

Sexually transmitted infections

Viral infections

Fungal infections

Exanthems and drug reactions

Hypersensitivity syndromes and vasculitis

Infestations and bites

Vescular and bullous diseases

Connective tissue diseases

Light-related disorders and disorders of pigmentation

Benign skin tumors

Premalignant and malignant non-melanoma skin tumors

Nevi and malignant melanoma

Vascular tumors and malformations

Hair and nail diseases

Neonatal disease

Cutaneous manifestations of internal disease Appendices Skin Wellness Primary, secondary and special lesions Differential diagnosis by body region Quantity of cream to apply and dispense Carticosteroids Dermatologic formulary

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