This medical textbook and reference describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatitis and other common skin diseases, such as bacterial infections, herpes, lichen planus, dermal tumors, and chronic blistering dermatoses. A previous edition is cited in Brandon/Hill, the tenth edition adds 1,500 color photographs, a chapter on cosmetic surgery, and material on dermatopathologic staining, biologic response modifiers, and biologically-engineered targeted medications. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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.
