Principles of Dermatology

Principles of Dermatology by Lookingbill MD, Donald P.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780721679716.

Now in its 3rdedition, this appearance-based guide to dermatology makes it simple to recognise, diagnose, and treat a full range of dermatologic problems using visual clues. Whether your patient presents with a nail disorder, pigmented growth or mucous membrane condition, Principles of Dermatology puts convenient assistance at your fingertips. A logical, algorithmic organisation expedites diagnosis disorders are first divided into Rashes and Growths, and then further organised them by specific clinical features. For every skin lesion youll find concise discussions of clinicopathologic correlations, clinical features, and therapy options following each entry to facilitate treatment. Colour photographs and a graphic representations help you recognise each skin condition and distinguish it from other, similar-appearing dermatoses. Tables at the beginning of each chapter rank diseases according to frequency and highlight clinical features. Margin comments highlight key information throughout the text. Case studies at the end of each chapter demonstrate diagnostic and therapeutic decision making. Includes numerous new color photographsplus enlargements of many of the illustrations from the previous edition. "Therapy Tables" display treatment options at a glance. Updated references point the way to the best sources in the current literature.