A Synopsis of Skin Diseases

A Synopsis of Skin Diseases
Author: Bethel Solomons
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1483195376

A Synopsis of Skin Diseases presents developments in the treatment and aetiology of diseases of the integument. It discusses the anatomy and physiology of dermatitis. It addresses the conditions that results from infections with viral diseases. Some of the topics covered in the book are the monopolar electrodesiccation by fulguration; diathermy with cutting current or endothermy; description of skin treatments; aetiology of xeroderma; description of fish-skin disease; clinical diagnosis of congenital diseases; pathology of adenoma sebaceum; pathology of epidermolysis bullosa; and clinical features of chronic benign familial pemphigus. The lymphocytic infiltration of the skin is fully covered. An in-depth account of the diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of lichen nitidus are provided. The diseases due to chemical and physical agents are completely presented. A chapter is devoted to the emotional factors in skin diseases. Another section is focus on the diagnosis of radio-dermatitis. The book can provide useful information to doctors, students, and researchers.

Andrews' Diseases of the Skin

Andrews' Diseases of the Skin
Author: William D. James
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1109
Release: 2019-01-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323551882

Now in a fully revised thirteenth edition, Andrews' Diseases of the Skin remains your single-volume, must-have resource for core information in dermatology. From residency through clinical practice, this award-winning title ensures that you stay up to date with new tools and strategies for diagnosis and treatment, new entities and newly recognized diseases, and current uses for tried-and-true and newer medications. It's the reference you'll turn to again and again when faced with a clinical conundrum or therapeutically challenging skin disease. - Utilizes a concise, clinically focused, user-friendly format that clearly covers the full range of common and rare skin diseases. - Provides outstanding visual support with 1,340 illustrations – more than 500 new to this edition. - Presents comprehensively updated information throughout, including new and unusual clinical presentations of syphilis, new diagnostic classifications and therapies for vascular anomalies, and an updated pediatric and genodermatosis review. - Covers new and evolving treatments for inflammatory, neoplastic, and blistering skin diseases among others. New biologics and phosphodiesterase inhibitors for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata and vitiligo, immune checkpoint inhibitors for melanoma and rituximab for pemphigus are all covered. - Features a revised and revamped cutaneous adverse drug reaction section, including novel eruptions from new and emerging chemotherapeutic agents and small molecule/targeted inhibitors. - Discusses new and emerging viruses including Zika and human polyomaviruses.

Treatment of Skin Diseases

Treatment of Skin Diseases
Author: Zohra Zaidi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2018-10-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319895818

This book summarises the key clinical features and their treatment across a range of skin diseases and describes the decision-making process when referring patients to specialists. It describes how treatment of the skin is often very different to other specialities, as both topical and systemic medications are used, and reviews the clinical signs, investigation and diagnostic approaches to skin diseases. Treatment of Skin Diseases: A Practical Guide principally aids primary care physicians, trainee dermatologists and dermatology nurse practitioners, but it is also a convenient management guide for allied health professionals, students and hospital-based physicians. A concise atlas of diagnostic photographs is included and incorporated with a simple set of common differentials to provide a useful reference for primary care readers and those training in dermatology. The book also contains information on the management of common skin problems, together providing a comprehensive introduction to the treatment of skin diseases. The treatment options for secondary and tertiary care are also included to provide a thorough picture of the spectrum of dermatologic therapeutics.

Sauer's Manual of Skin Diseases

Sauer's Manual of Skin Diseases
Author: Brian J. Hall
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2012-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451148682

The best-selling dermatology manual for medical students, residents, and primary care practitioners, Sauer's Manual of Skin Diseases provides step-by-step instructions and algorithms for diagnosis and treatment of all common skin conditions. Unique features include more than 700 full-color photographs; diagnostic algorithms based on site and type of lesion and age of patient; and a comprehensive dictionary-index of skin diseases. This thoroughly revised, updated Tenth Edition includes new chapters on sexually transmitted infections, non-melanoma skin cancer, vascular tumors, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, skin diseases in ethnic skin, obesity and dermatology, skin diseases in transplant patients, and nutritional and metabolic diseases and the skin. A companion website will include the fully searchable text and an image bank.

Treatment of Skin Disease

Treatment of Skin Disease
Author: Mark Lebwohl
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Dermatology
ISBN: 9780702052354

"Treatment of Skin Disease is your definitive source for managing the complete range of dermatologic conditions you're likely to encounter in practice. This medical reference book boasts an intuitive and easy to use format that covers the full spectrum of options, equipping you with not only standard treatment strategies, but second- and third-line therapies for instances when other alternatives fail"--Publisher's website

Atlas and Synopsis of Lever's Histopathology of the Skin

Atlas and Synopsis of Lever's Histopathology of the Skin
Author:
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 561
Release: 2013
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451113447

Written for trainees as well as experienced dermatopathologists, this 3rd edition of the Atlas And Synopsis Of Lever's Histopathology Of The Skin provides a systematic approach to diagnosing skin diseases. Classifying skin diseases by location, reaction patterns, and cell type if applicable, this new edition greatly improves the ability of the reader to recognize a wide variety of skin diseases and help in the development of differential diagnoses. Written to be a useful reference tool and teaching aid rather than a comprehensive textbook, this guide will aid dermatopathologists of all experience levels in the understanding of cutaneous reaction patterns and diagnosis. FEATURES * Expanded table of contents -- key to the skin disease classification system * Sections are color-coded for ease of reference throughout book * New tables compare "lookalike" diseases * Over 1600 color images * Each disease illustrated with multiple color photomicrographs * Online image bank

Ferri's Fast Facts in Dermatology

Ferri's Fast Facts in Dermatology
Author: Fred F. Ferri
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1437708471

Written by renowned author Fred F. Ferri, MD, FACP, and featuring high-quality images from Drs. Studdiford and Tully - faculty members at Jefferson Medical College, Ferri's Fast Facts in Dermatology presents "need-to-know" information on nearly 200 dermatologic disorders. Each topic includes color images displaying the disease, and the accompanying bulleted text provides an at-a-glance view. This useful, clinical resource helps you hone your developing diagnostic skills and sharpen your clinical acumen. Its concise, user-friendly format lets you get to the information you need fast, and its convenient size makes reference a snap. Covers nearly 200 disorders that help you better diagnose and recognize the most common dermatologic diseases. Includes high-quality full-color images that provide optimal visual guidance for diagnoses. Presents a consistent organization for each disorder that includes Definitions, Etiology, Clinical Manifestations, Physical Examination, Diagnostic Tests, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, and Clinical Pearls. Uses bulleted text that makes reference easy. Comes in a convenient 4" x 6" format for on-the-go reference. Makes the perfect study or review tool for exams for students or a focused point-of-care reference for residents and practitioners of all levels.

Color Atlas & Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology

Color Atlas & Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology
Author: Kay Shou-Mei Kane
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 662
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780070062948

Complete with nearly 350 photographs of skin disorders in children, th e Pediatric Color Atlas is designed to help the physician, fellow or m edical student with dermatologic diagnoses, pathogenesis and treatment . The Pediatric Color Atlas is a long-awaited and sorely needed resou rce in the field. For each condition, there are several large color p hotographs and a concise summary of etiology, differential diagnoses, laboratory studies, pathogenesis, disease course and up-to-date treatm ents. The Pediatric Color Atlas provides an inexpensive collection of excellent photographs in a paperback form to aid in the recognition a nd understanding of pediatric skin disease.