Through thirteen superb editions,
Andrews Diseases of the Skin has remained the reference of choice for
core information in dermatology for residency through clinical practice. The fully revised 14th Edition of this award-winning title continues the tradition of excellence with
new tools and strategies for diagnosis and treatment, new entities and newly recognized diseases, increased coverage of skin of color, new videos, and more. Its the reference youll 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. The small team author approach provides consistency and clearly conveys the authors first-hand experience.
- Features expanded coverage of skin of colornow 46% of all imagesincluding distinct distribution or presentations, how to recognize disease states, and how treatment responses may differ.
- Works in tandem with the companion Andrews Diseases of the Skin Clinical Atlas, 2nd Edition, which contains over 3,000 imagesone-third of which are skin of color images.
- Offers outstanding visual support with more than 1,500 illustrationsmore than one-third are of skin of color,[ RM1] and more tables and figures to help compare genetic syndromes.
- Provides access to more than 20 videos online, depicting venous lake treatment using long-pulsed Nd: YAG laser, chemical peels, Q-switched laser tattoo removal, ED&C (electrodesiccation and curettage), nerve block, and more.
- Includes up-to-date coverage of monoclonal antibodies; new cosmetic treatment modalities; new tools in the diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma; new staging, diagnostic modalities, and treatment for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; and new treatment paradigms for hair disorders.
- Keeps you current with newly defined genetic syndromes, environmental changes and alterations in infectious disease states and heat- and cold-related conditions; new contact allergens; new devices such as the 1726 nm laser for acne intervention; and new molecular investigative techniques.
- Covers new biologics for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, itch and hidradenitis suppurativa, and JAK inhibitors for alopecia area and vitiligo, with decision grids to help choose the appropriate drug for each patient.
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Recenzijas
"...an impressive offering and in just over 1000 pages, provides the reader a solid reference resource. The book is chunky which is good as it is information rich and yet it remains a one volume production which I prefer.... It combines the richness of a superbly detailed reference book but also as expected, there are a rich collection of images which supplement the text. Importantly, the images are next to the text and help to illustrate the detailed text. Also, the printing quality of the images is superb and can easily be viewed and they are sharp and enhance the value of the text-certainly a high value, one stop shop single volume and detailed review of dermatology and will be very useful for both primary care and specialists as well other health care professionals such as nurse practitioners.... a great book to simply dip in and educate yourself,... it is readable, interesting and yet highly informative and as I said the images are a joy. The text is broken up into small sections which enhances the reading experience-a brilliant book to add to the learning journey." - Dr. Harry Brown, Geriatric Medicine Journal, June 2025
"This dermatology book has engaging writing in a format from which learning is a pleasure.... The purpose is to act as an up-to-date reference for dermatologists and residents that discusses current therapies and pathophysiology and genetic mutations in detail of all known skin conditions....The book beautifully explains how to use a step ladder approach when choosing medications based on disease response,... [ and] my favorite part of this book is the clinical photographs.... [ It] holds a special place in my heart,... [ the] one of the first dermatology books I purchased as a first-year resident at the recommendation of a colleague." ©Doody's Book Review Service, 2025, Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice) Doody's Score: 99, 5 Stars!
1. Skin: Basic Structure and Function
2. Cutaneous Signs and Diagnosis
3. Dermatoses Resulting From Physical Factors
4. Pruritus and Neurocutaneous Dermatoses
5. Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, and Noninfectious Immunodeficiency Disorders
6. Contact Dermatitis and Drug Eruptions
7. Erythema and Urticaria
8. Connective Tissue Diseases
9. Mucinoses
10. Papulosquamous, Pustular, and Keratotic Disorders
11. Acne
12. Bacterial Infections
13. Diseases Resulting From Fungi and Yeasts
14. Viral Diseases
15. Parasitic Infestations, Stings, and Bites
16. Chronic Blistering Dermatoses
17. Nutritional Diseases
18. Diseases of Subcutaneous Fat
19. Endocrine Diseases
20. Abnormalities of Dermal Fibrous and Elastic Tissue
21. Errors in Metabolism
22. Genodermatoses and Congenital Anomalies
23. Dermal and Subcutaneous Tumors
24. Epidermal Nevi, Neoplasms, and Cysts
25. Melanocytic Nevi and Neoplasms
26. Macrophage/Monocyte Disorders
27. Cutaneous Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Lymphoma, and Other Clonal Lymphoid Processes
28. Diseases of the Skin Appendages
29. Disorders of the Mucous Membranes
30. Cutaneous Vascular Diseases
31. Disturbances of Pigmentation
32. Dermatologic Surgery
33. Cutaneous Laser Surgery
34. Cosmetic Dermatology
After graduating from West Point with a degree in engineering, and Indiana University with an MD, Dr. James trained in dermatology with an icon of the day, Richard Odom. Dr. Odom was the best of a long line of wonderful clinician-educators in military medicine and has remained a model for Dr. James as he has maintained an interest in all aspects of medical dermatology.
In 1987, just 6 years after residency, Dr. James was named the Chief of Dermatology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. After 8 years at the helm, he moved into a position at a grand institution, the University of Pennsylvania, so that he could mostly teach, care for patients and write.
Among his nearly 300 publications are many books, the most significant being Andrews' Diseases of the Skin (co-authorship of four editions), the Emedicine Dermatology text (founding editor) and the Military Medicine Textbook of Dermatology (editor). He enjoys the beach, exercising, reading and any activity with family and friends. Dirk M. Elston is Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
