The fourth addition of pediatric dermatology represents a major advance in this series. We return to a 2-volume format to encourage usability, durability and longevity of the bindings. Each chapter has been extensively revised. The photographs have also been separately analyzed and revised. We continued to receive encouragement from colleagues throughout the world about continuing this series. We believe the fourth edition will meet the needs of worldwide readership.
We continue to be indebted to the associated editors who, in fact, do the lion's share of the editing. These include Drs. Bernice Krafchik, Anne Lucky, Amy Paller, Maureen Rogers and for the fourth edition we have added Dr. Antonio Torrelo. We should point out that Drs. Lucky and Torrelo have done the lion's share of editing and augmenting the photographs for the fourth edition and we are very grateful for that input.
The place of textbooks in medical education is becoming more controversial. Obviously electronic communications can be much quicker and up to date. However, if you are looking for the advantage of distilled wisdom, wherein multiple authors and multiple editors collaborate for a wise synthesis, we believe that textbooks fill that role. We especially believe that Pediatric Dermatology does, in fact, represent that synthesis. Our goal is to have each chapter approved by the lead chapter author, the lead editor and the senior editor. Where this succeeds, the textbook succeeds.
We continue to be pleased with the layout pioneered in the third edition. This includes having references at the bottom of each page, which eliminates much of the page flipping needed to identify references in other textbooks. We greatly appreciate the coordination of multiple people at Elsevier, including Sharon Nash, Rachael Harrison and Claire Bonnett. We trust that the fourth edition will be helpful to physicians interested in the skin problems of children. We thank our families and the office staff who have helped us so greatly in producing this textbook. We thank our patients, from whom we have learned most of what we know in pediatric dermatology. We trust that this effort will continue to positively influence the quality of care for them and for other children.
-- Lawrence A Schachner, Ronald C Hansen
Key Features
- Review updates covering the latest drug treatments, newly reported drug reactions, and much more.
- Refer to full-color photographs in print and online that accurately capture the appearance of a wide range of skin disorders.
- Access many new tables and therapeutic algorithms for at-a-glance guidance.
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.
New to this edition
- Easily access the full text online plus a downloadable image library at www.expertconsult.com.
- Recognize distinguishing factors in skin lesions with 40% new and improved clinical photographs.
- Find extended coverage of topics like genodermatoses and disorders of keratinization, review excellent information on skin neoplasms in children, new systemic therapies, and viral disorders, and explore new concepts in autoinflammatory disorders and Kawasaki's disease.
- Read up on best practices and stay at the forefront of your profession with new perspectives from a host of international contributors like new Associate Editor Antonio Torrello, who co-edits the Pediatric Dermatology journal.
Contents
Volume 1
Section I - Basic Science and Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment
- Chapter 1 - Structure and function of the skin
- Chapter 2 - Psychosocial development in children with cutaneous disease
- Chapter 3 - Principles of diagnosis in pediatric dermatology
- Chapter 4 - Principles of treatment in pediatric dermatology
- Chapter 5 - Surgical techniques
Section II - Neonatal and Inherited Disorders
- Chapter 6 - Neonatal skin and skin disorders
- Chapter 7 - Genodermatoses
- Chapter 8 - Ichthyosis and disorders of other cornification
Section III - Diseases of Mucous Membranes and Appendageal Structures
- Chapter 9 - Mucous membrane disorders
- Chapter 10 - Pigmentary abnormalities
- Chapter 11 - Hair disorders
- Chapter 12 - Nail and appendageal abnormalities
- Chapter 13 - Acne
Volume 2
Section IV - Reaction Patterns
- Chapter 14 - Eczematous dermatitis
- Chapter 15 - Papulosquamous diseases
- Chapter 16 - Vesiculobullous disease
- Chapter 17 - Diseases of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues
- Chapter 18 - Sclerosing and atrophying conditions
- Chapter 19 - Vascular reactions
Section V - Neoplasms and Systemic Diseases
- Chapter 20 - Vascular birthmarks
- Chapter 21 - Benign and malignant tumors
- Chapter 22 - Cutaneous manifestations of endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional disorders
- Chapter 23 - Rheumatic diseases in children, autoinflammatory syndromes in children, and selected systemic diseases with skin manifestations
Section VI - Infections and Infestations
- Chapter 24 - Bacterial infections
- Chapter 25 - Viral infections
- Chapter 26 - Fungal, protozoal, and helminthic infections
- Chapter 27 - Infestations
- Chapter 28 - Sexually transmitted diseases
Section VII - Injury and Responses
- Chapter 29 - Physical injury and environmental hazards
- Chapter 30 - Drug reactions
About the Author
- Prof. Lawrence A. Schachner, MD Harvey Blank Professor and Chairman, Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami, FL.
- Ronald C. Hansen, MD Division Chief, Dermatology Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix, AZ.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 1912 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (February 8, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0723435405
- ISBN-13: 978-0723435402
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.1 x 2 inches
List Price: $349.00