Lookingbill and Marks' Principles of Dermatology

By
  • James Marks, MD, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
  • Jeffrey Miller, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

This book meets your needs for an affordable, well-structured, user-friendly guide to dermatological diagnosis and treatment. It begins with principles of diagnosis and therapy before going on to discuss the major groups of skin diseases. Each skin disorder is illustrated with a color clinical photograph as well as a line drawing showing you exactly what the entity looks like. The logical organization of the chapters guides you towards an accurate diagnosis with therapy options in highlighted boxes. Tables in each chapter rank diseases according to frequency of incidence and highlights clinical features to assist you in making a differential diagnosis. Clinical examples of unusual presentations or unusual cases test your understanding and ability to apply key principles discussed in the text.

Audience
Dermatologists

Paperback, 344 Pages

Published: July 2006

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-4160-3185-7

Contents

  • Introduction

    Structure and function of skin

    Principles of diagnosis

    Dermatologic therapy

    Epidermal growths

    Pigmented growths

    Dermal and subcutaneous growths

    Eczematous rashes

    Scaling papules, plaques and patches

    Vesicles and bullae

    Inflammatory papules

    Pustules

    White spots

    Generalized erythema

    Localized erythema

    Specialized erythema

    Purpura

    Dermal induration

    Ulcers

    Hair loss

    Nail disorders

    Mucous membrane disorders

    Regional diagnosis

    Diagnosis by symptom

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