RAPID ACCESS TO THE TEXT
- Disorders Index: A list of diseases with page references is located inside the front cover. This is the best place to start if you know the diagnosis.
- Chapter 1—Regional Differential Diagnosis Atlas: New to the fifth edition, this very large section with page references will help you to narrow the differential diagnosis.
- A list of topical corticosteroids can be found on the inside back cover.
- The complete Dermatologic Formulary, previously in the book, can now be found online (using your login details), and we are able to offer updates. However, a Quick Reference Formulary to the most commonly used drugs is on pp. ii-iii.
References are no longer placed at the end of the chapter. They have been replaced by PMID numbers (blue letters and numbers) and are embedded in the text. Go to PubMed’s home page. Be sure the search box is empty. There should be no limits set on the left-hand limits tab. Type in just the number in the search line and click on Go. You will be taken to the paper and abstract. Classic references and PMID numbers are found in tables and boxes.
Web-based text
The book with extra images and a mannequin-based aid to diagnosis are provided.
Web-based formulary
New therapeutic agents often become available. Therefore, the Dermatologic Formulary has been moved online. The formulary may be printed and kept as a separate document. The formulary will be updated regularly.
Text organization and content
The classic method of organizing skin diseases is used. Common diseases are covered in depth. Illustrations of classic examples of these disorders and photographs of variations seen at different stages are included. Theoretical information, disease mechanisms, and rare diseases are found in comprehensive textbooks.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Students in the classroom
Students should learn the primary and secondary lesions and look at every page in the Regional Differential Diagnosis Atlas at the end of Chapter 1. Select a few familiar diseases from each list and read about them. Obtain an overview of the text. Turn the pages, look at the pictures, and read the captions.
Students in the clinic
You see skin abnormalities every day in the clinic. Try to identify these diseases, or ask for assistance. Study all diseases, especially tumors, with a magnifying glass or an ocular lens. Read about what you see and you will rapidly gain a broad fund of knowledge.
Study Chapters 20 (Benign Skin Tumors), 21 (Premalignant and Malignant Nonmelanoma Skin Tumors), and 22 (Nevi and Malignant Melanoma). Skin growths are common, and it is important to recognize their features.
House officers are responsible for patient management. Read Chapter 2 carefully, and study all aspects of the use of topical steroids. These agents are used to treat a variety of skin conditions. It is tempting to use these agents as a therapeutic trial and ask for a consultation only if therapy fails. Topical steroids mask some diseases, make some diseases worse, and create other diseases. Do not develop bad habits; if you do not know what a disease is, do not treat it.
The diagnosis of skin disease is deceptively easy. Do not make hasty diagnoses. Take a history, study primary lesions and the distribution, and be deliberate and methodical. Ask for help. With time and experience you will feel comfortable managing many common skin diseases.
The non-dermatologist provider
Most skin diseases are treated by non-dermatologist providers. This includes primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Clinicians involved in direct patient care should read the above guidelines for using this book. Look at the Regional Differential Diagnosis Atlas in Chapter 1 as a general guide. Learn a few topical steroids in each potency group. There are a great number of agents in the Dermatologic Formulary. Many in each table contain similar ingredients and have the same therapeutic effect. Develop an armamentarium of agents and gain experience in their use.
Inflammatory conditions are often confusing, and sometimes biopsies are of limited value in their diagnosis. Eczema is common, read Chapters 2 and 3. Acne is seen everyday, read Chapter 7. Managing acne effectively will provide a great service to many young patients who are very uncomfortable with their appearance. The clinical diagnosis of pigmented lesions is complicated. Look at Chapters 20, 21, and 23. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. A dermatologist can often make a diagnosis without the need for a biopsy.
The dermatologist
Use the Disorders Index on the inside front cover to rapidly access the text. Many dermatologists use the pictures as an aid to reassure patients. Examine the patient, make a diagnosis, and then show them an illustration of their disease. Many patients see the similarity and are reassured.
This book is designed to be a practical resource. All of the most current descriptive and therapeutic information that is practical and relevant has been included. All topics are researched on Medline. Details about basic science and complex mechanisms of disease can be found elsewhere. Rare diseases are found in larger textbooks.
Key Features
- Presents outstanding photographs for virtually every common skin disorder.
- Organizes disease information with a Disorders Index on the inside front cover, allowing for quick access to specific guidance, and a brand new Regional Diagnosis Atlas in chapter 1.
- Uses a consistent format in every chapter to present information in a logical, easy-reference fashion.
Website Features
- Consult the book from any computer at home, in your office, or at any practice location.
- Instantly locate the answers to your clinical questions via a simple search query.
- Quickly find out more about any bibliographical citation by linking to its MEDLINE abstract.
- Images: Browse a Library of all book images. Easily select, organize, and download your images into a presentation.
- DDX Mannequin: Diagnosic tool used for dermatological diseases.
- Dermatologic Formulary: Dermatologic drug formulary.
- Regional Differential Diagnosis Atlas: Illustrated guide to differential diagnosis.
New to this edition
- Features extensive revisions throughout that highlight the newest developments in diagnosis and treatment, giving you the absolute latest on virtually every skin disorder.
- Includes access to expertconsult.com where you'll find the fully searchable text, all of the book's illustrations plus hundreds of additional images, links to PubMed, Dermatologic Surgical Procedures, a Dermatologic Formulary, and Bioterrorism, Dermatology, and Recently Returned Traveler appendices, and the DDx Mannequin plus much more.
- Presents an updated online DDx Mannequin that helps you view the likeliest differential diagnoses for skin lesions in any body region.
- Over 1000 full color photographs, incorporating 500 brand-new, never-before-published images for enhanced visual diagnostic guidance.
- Offers expanded material on non-white skin that prepares you to diagnose and treat different patient populations.
- Provides coverage of tropical diseases to help you treat patients who have been traveling abroad.
- Chapter 1 - Principles of Diagnosis and Anatomy
- Chapter 2 - Topical Therapy and Topical Corticosteroids
- Chapter 3 - Eczema and Hand Dermatitis
- Chapter 4 - Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing
- Chapter 5 - Atopic Dermatitis
- Chapter 6 - Urticaria and Angioedema
- Chapter 7 - Acne, Rosacea, and Related Disorders
- Chapter 8 - Psoriasis and Other Papulosquamous Diseases
- Chapter 9 - Bacterial Infections
- Chapter 10 - Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Infections
- Chapter 11 - Sexually Transmitted Viral Infections
- Chapter 12 - Warts, Herpes Simplex, and Other Viral Infections
- Chapter 13 - Superficial Fungal Infections
- Chapter 14 - Exanthems and Drug Eruptions
- Chapter 15 - Infestations and Bites
- Chapter 16 - Vesicular and Bullous Diseases
- Chapter 17 - Connective Tissue Diseases
- Chapter 18 - Hypersensitivity Syndromes and Vasculitis
- Chapter 19 - Light-Related Diseases and Disorders of Pigmentation
- Chapter 20 - Benign Skin Tumors
- Chapter 21 - Premalignant and Malignant Nonmelanoma Skin Tumors
- Chapter 22 - Nevi and Malignant Melanoma
- Chapter 23 - Vascular Tumors and Malformations
- Chapter 24 - Hair Diseases
- Chapter 25 - Nail Diseases
- Chapter 26 - Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Disease
- Chapter 27 - Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Appendix B: Dermatology and the Recently Returned Traveler
Dermatologic Formulary
Product Details
- Hardcover: 1040 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (November 25, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0723435413
- ISBN-13: 978-0723435419
- Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9 x 1.9 inches