Lookingbill and Marks' Principles of Dermatology
- 4th Edition - July 25, 2006
- Latest edition
- Authors: James G. Marks, Jeffrey J. Miller
- Language: English
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… Read more
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Description
Description
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.
Key features
Key features
- Places cross-sectional line diagrams alongside color clinical photographs to show you what each syndrome looks like and provide schematic representation of the cause and condition.
- Uses tables to summarize main characteristics of major groups of skin conditions.
- Summarizes key information for easy comparison of variations of different skin diseases in same group.
- Presents a consistent format to help you find information in a systematic way.
Readership
Readership
Dermatologists
Table of contents
Table of 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
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
Review quotes
Review quotes
REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION -
"A thoughtful and clear work...an outstanding book."—Archives of Dermatology
"A thoughtful and clear work...an outstanding book."—Archives of Dermatology
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: July 26, 2006
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
JM
James G. Marks
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Dermatology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USAJM
Jeffrey J. Miller
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Dean of Administration, Chair of Dermatology, Professor, Department of Dermatology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA, USAView book on ScienceDirect
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