Lookingbill And Marks' Principles of Dermatology

by Lookingbill, Donald P.; Miller, Jeffrey J., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781416031857
• ISBN10: 1416031855
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-26
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science

Summary

This book meets your needs for an affordable, well-structured, user-friendly guide to dermatological diagnosis and treatment. It begins with principles of diagnosis and therapy before going on to discuss the major groups of skin diseases. Each skin disorder is illustrated with a color clinical photograph as well as a line drawing showing you exactly what the entity looks like. The logical organization of the chapters guides you towards an accurate diagnosis with therapy options in highlighted boxes. Tables in each chapter rank diseases according to frequency of incidence and highlights clinical features to assist you in making a differential diagnosis. Clinical examples of unusual presentations or unusual cases test your understanding and ability to apply key principles discussed in the text. Places cross-sectional line diagrams alongside color clinical photographs to show you what each syndrome looks like and provide schematic representation of the cause and condition. Uses tables to summarize main characteristics of major groups of skin conditions. Summarizes key information for easy comparison of variations of different skin diseases in same group. Presents a consistent format to help you find information in a systematic way. Includes color clinical photos to facilitate diagnosis. Features self-assessment tests to polish your understanding of principles discussed. Adds extra pages at the end of each chapter with photos of more uncommon presentations to encourage you to think about non-obvious solutions. Uses full-color histopathology illustrations for additional clarity.

Table of Contents

Preface to the First Edition	vii
Preface to the Fourth Edition	ix
Acknowledgements	xi
Dedication	xi
SECTION 1: PRINCIPLES OF DERMATOLOGY
Introduction	3	(2)
Structure and Function of Skin	5	(10)
Principles of Diagnosis	15	(20)
Dermatologic Therapy and Procedures	35	(16)
SECTION 2: GROWTHS
Epidermal Growths	51	(20)
Pigmented Growths	71	(12)
Dermal and Subcutaneous Growths	83	(18)
SECTION 3: RASHES WITH EPIDERMAL INVOLVEMENT
Eczematous Rashes	101	(18)
Scaling Papules, Plaques, and Patches	119	(22)
Vesicles and Bullae	141	(16)
Inflammatory Papules	157	(14)
Pustules	171	(16)
White Spots	187	(14)
SECTION 4: DERMAL RASHES
Generalized Erythema	201	(12)
Localized Erythema	213	(10)
Specialized Erythema	223	(12)
Purpura	235	(10)
Dermal Induration	245	(10)
SECTION 5: ULCERS
Ulcers	255	(8)
SECTION 6: HAIR AND NAILS
Hair Disorders	263	(12)
Nail Disorders	275	(8)
SECTION 7: MUCOUS MEMBRANE DISORDERS
Mucous Membrane Disorders	283	(14)
SECTION 8: DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM
Skin Signs of Systemic Disease	297	(6)
Self-assessment	303	(12)
Index	315