Description

One of the premier clinical dermatology references since 1930, this classic text covers clinical presentation and therapy for a full range of common and rare skin diseases. Its concise, clinically focused, user-friendly approach has made it a favorite through nine best-selling editions. The authors, all well-respected clinicians, balance evidence-based treatment guidelines with valuable anecdotal advice validated by many years of clinical experience. Now appearing in full color for the first time, over 1,500 brand-new photographs depict diseases exactly the way they present in real life. And, a new, consistent organization makes information even easier to find than ever before.Covers both common and rare skin conditions. Balances evidence-based treatment guidelines with advice derived from many years of clinical experience. Features the cohesiveness of an authored, not edited text.Incorporates all of the very latest dermatologic therapies. Offers full-color illustrations throughout. Uses a new, consistent format to facilitate reference.

Table of Contents

  • Skin: basic structure and function
  • Cutaneous signs and diagnosis
  • Dermatoses resulting from physical factors
  • Pruritus and neurocutaneous dermatoses
  • Atopic dermatitis, eczema, and noninfectious immunodeficiency disorders
  • Erythema and urticaria
  • Connective tissue diseases
  • Mucinoses
  • Seborrheic dermatitis, psorasis, recalcitrant palmoplantar eruptions, pustular dermatitis, and erythroderma
  • Pityriasis rosea, pityriasis rubra pilaris, and other papulosquamous and hyperkeratotic diseases
  • Lichen planus and related conditions
  • Acne
  • Bacterial infections
  • Diseases resulting from fungi and yeasts
  • Mycobacterial diseases
  • Hansen's disease
  • Syphilis, yaws, bejel, and pinta
  • Viral diseases
  • Parasitic infections, stings, and bites
  • Chronic blistering dermatoses
  • Nutritional diseases
  • Diseases of subcutaneous fat
  • Endocrine diseases
  • Abnormalities of dermal fibrous and elastic tissue
  • Errors in metabolism
  • Genodermatoses and congenital anomalies
  • Dermal and subcutaneous tumors
  • Epidermal nevi, neoplasms, and cysts
  • Melanocytic nevi and neoplasms
  • Macrophage/monocyte disorders
  • Cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, other malignant lymphomas, and allied diseases
  • Diseases of the skin appendages
  • Disorders of the mucous membranes
  • Cutaneous vascular diseases
  • Disturbances of pigmentation
  • Dermatologic surgery
  • Laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology