Andrews' Diseases of The Skin Clinical Dermatology, 10th edition , by WILLIAM D JAMES ,TIMOTHY G BERGER & DIRK M ELSTON

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