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Decision-Making in Dermatology

  • 1st Edition - January 12, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Jennifer L. Hsiao, Vivian Y. Shi, Scott D. Worswick
  • Language: English

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Think systematically and follow a logical sequence throughout the steps of diagnostic decisions with Decision-Making in Dermatology. This valuable resource is perfect for dermatologists and trainees, as well as internists and family medicine physicians who need to make informed decisions about their patients' care on a day-to-day basis. Practical and easy to use, it’s filled with work-up and diagnostic algorithms and clinical images that provide easy-to-follow guidance when encountering patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar or complex. Each point-of-care algorithm represents a common dermatologic disorder or disease, and offers a concise visual representation that clearly guides you through the steps of efficient and effective decision making.

Key features

  • Contains more than 90 algorithms covering commonly encountered dermatologic symptoms and signs
  • Outlines the key decision points in patient work-up, providing a wealth of systematic information that ensures you take into account the physical signs and test results that will guide your diagnosis
  • Presents an algorithm on one page and instructional text for key nodes within the algorithm on the facing page, with clinical images incorporated throughout
  • Provides step-by-step guidance for diagnosis of eczematous rashes, urticarial rashes, palmoplantar pustules, mucosal ulcers, localized and disseminated vesicles/bullae, isolated erythema, hair disorders, vascular anomalies, and much more
  • Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Readership

Dermatology

Table of contents

PART I Erythema Without Scale

1 Facial Erythema

2 Red Scrotum/Vulva (Nonscaly Entities)

3 Intertriginous Erythema

4 Acral Erythema

5 Isolated Erythema

6 Generalized Erythema

7 Annular and Figurate Erythemas

8 Flagellate Erythema
PART II Skin Hardening

9 Localized Skin Hardening

10 Diffuse Skin Hardening
PART III Sloughing Skin

11 Localized Skin Sloughing

12 Generalized Sloughing Skin
PART IV Nodules

13 Purple Plums

14 Hard Nodules

15 Isolated Chronic Nodule

16 Acute or Recurrent Nodules

17 Diffuse Chronic Nodules
PART V Vesicles/Bullae

18 Localized Vesicles/Bullae

19 Generalized Vesicles and Bullae
PART VI Ulcers/Erosions

20 Oral Ulcers

21 Anogenital Ulcers

22 Cutaneous Ulcer(s)

23 Acral Ulcers

24 Punched-Out Erosions
PART VII Papules and Plaques

25 Verrucous Papules and Plaques

26 Spiny Papules

27 Targetoid Papules

28 Monomorphic Papules

29 Umbilicated Lesions

30 Acneiform Papules

31 Perforating Papules

32 Edematous, “Juicy” Papules

33 Annular Papules and Plaques

34 Linear Papules and Plaques

35 Dermal Papules and Plaques

36 Perifollicular Papules

37 Pityriasiform Papules and Plaques

38 Lichenoid Papules and Plaques

39 Eczematous Papules and Plaques

40 Psoriasiform Papules and Plaques

41 Morbilliform Rash

42 Erythroderma

43 Palmoplantar Papules and Plaques

44 Periorificial Papules and Plaques

45 Groin/Genital Papules and Plaques With Scale

46 Axillary Papule
PART VIII Pustules

47 Scalp Pustules

48 Palmoplantar Pustules

49 Localized Pustules

50 Generalized Pustules
PART IX Vascular

51 Telangiectasias

52 Vascular Birthmarks

53 Bright Red Vascular Papule(s)

54 Petechiae

55 Macular Purpura

56 Palpable Purpura

57 Retiform Purpura
PART X Urticaria

58 Acute Urticaria

59 Chronic Urticaria

60 Urticaria With Other Symptoms
PART XI Poikiloderma

61 Inherited Poikiloderma

62 Acquired Poikiloderma
PART XII Atrophy

63 Epidermal Atrophy

64 Dermal Atrophy and Lipoatrophy
PART XIII Pigment Disorders

65 Facial Hyperpigmentation

66 Other Localized Hyperpigmentation

67 Generalized Hyperpigmentation

68 Hypopigmented Macules

69 Depigmented Skin
PART XIV Colorful Isolated Lesions

70 Black Lesions

71 Blue Lesions

72 Brown Lesions

73 Pink Lesions

74 Yellow Lesions
PART XV Pruritus (Without Primary Findings)

75 Scalp Pruritus

76 Anogenital Pruritus

77 Other Localized Pruritus

78 General Pruritus
PART XVI Photodistributed Rash

79 Acute Photodistributed Rash

80 Chronic Photodistributed Rash
PART XVII Sweating Disorder

81 Hyperhidrosis

82 Anhidrosis/Hypohidrosis
PART XVIII Pregnancy Rash

83 Pregnancy Dermatoses
PART XIX Lip Disorders

84 Facial Swelling

85 Cheilitis

86 Lip Lesions
PART XX Hair Disorders

87 Focal Alopecia

88 Diffuse Alopecia

89 Hypertrichosis

90 Hirsutism
PART XXI Nail Disorders

91 Nail Shape Changes

92 Discolored Nails

93 Transverse/Longitudinal Nail Changes

94 Thickened Nails

95 Other Textural Nail Changes

96 Isolated Nail Growths

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 21, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

JH

Jennifer L. Hsiao

Jennifer L. Hsiao is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Director, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Specialty Clinic at the University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Director, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Specialty Clinic, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA

VS

Vivian Y. Shi

Dr. Vivian Shi is the Director of Clinical Trials and the Eczema Specialty Clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her research and clinical interests are in complex inflammatory skin conditions, skin barrier repair, transepidermal drug delivery, and integrative dermatology. She was an integral part of the team of researchers characterizing the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis using a transgenic interleukin-4 mouse model of atopic dermatitis. She has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, and is on the speaker’s bureau and the steering committee for the U.S. National Eczema Association and is a faculty member of the International Eczema Council. She has served as the principal investigator for numerous industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical and translational studies in eczematous conditions. She regularly speaks in national and international conferences on atopic dermatitis and inflammatory skin conditions. Additionally, she is the recipient of the several prestigious awards and grants.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

SW

Scott D. Worswick

Scott D. Worswick is the Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Keck School of Medicine, USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine, USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA