I. GENERAL
1. Structure and Function of Skin
2. Morphology of Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions
3. Diagnostic Techniques
II. INHERITED DISORDERS
4. Disorders of Keratinization
5. Neurocutaneous Disorders
6. Mechanobullous Disorders
III. INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS
7. Papulosquamous Skin Eruptions
8. Dermatitis (Eczema)
9. Contact Dermatitis
10. Vesiculobullous Disorders
11. Pustular Eruptions
12. Lichenoid Skin Eruptions
13. Granulomatous Diseases of the Skin
14. Drug Eruptions
15. Vasculitis
16. Deposition Disorders
17. Photosensitive Disorders
18. Disorders of Pigmentation
19. Panniculitis
20. Alopecia
21. Acne and Acneiform Eruptions
22. Collagen Vascular Diseases
23. Urticaria and Angioedema
24. Viral Exanthems
25. Bullous Viral Eruptions
IV. INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS
26. Warts (Human Papillomavirus Infections)
27. Bacterial Infections
28. Syphilis
29. Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease)
30. Other Mycobacterial Infections
31. Superficial Fungal Infections
32. Deep Fungal Infections
33. Parasitic Infections
34. Arthropod Bites and Stings
V. CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF INTERNAL DISEASE
35. Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Malignancy
36. Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrinologic Disease
37. Skin Signs of Gastrointestinal Disease
38. Cutaneous Manifestations of Renal Disease
39. Cutaneous Manifestations of AIDS
40. Cutaneous Manifestations of Nutritional Disturbances
VI. BENIGN TUMORS OF THE SKIN
41. Benign Melanocytic Tumors
42. Vascular Neoplasms
43. Fibrous Tumor of the Skin
VII. MALIGNANT TUMORS OF THE SKIN
44. Common Cutaneous Malignancies
45. Malignant Melanoma
46. Leukemic and Lymphomatous Infiltrates of the Skin
47. Rare Malignant Tumors of the Skin
48. Metastatic Tumors
VIII. TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS
49. Sunscreens and the Prevention of Skin Cancer
50. Topical Corticosteroids
51. Cryosurgery
52. Mohs Surgery
53. Lasers in Dermatology
54. Therapeutic Photomedicine
55. Retinoids
IX. SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS
56. Neonatal Infections
57. Pediatric Dermatology
58. Geriatric Dermatology
59. Cultural Dermatology
60. Special Considerations in Black Skin
61. Dermatoses of Pregnancy
X. EMERGENCIES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS
62. Dermatologic Emergencies
63. Occupational Dermatology
64. Psychocutaneous Disease
65. Approaching the Pruritic Patient
66. Nail Disorders
67. Dermatologic Trivia
A concise, yet complete clinical reference on dermatology in the highly practical question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series®. This edition features over 400 color illustrations. Each chapter covers an important dermatology topic by asking key questions and providing helpful answers relating to that topic. This completely new edition covers all aspects of dermatology, from evaluation and diagnosis of dermatologic conditions through standard and emergent treatment options. Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches.
-Key Features-
Includes helpful answers, tips, and secrets of 50 contributing authors, all authorities in the field of dermatology
All photographs are in color to better illustrate the dermatologic condition presented; many more clinical photographs are included in this edition
Color illustrations are especially important for the non-dermatologist market
Features a new chapter on Special Considerations in Black Skin
Thought-provoking questions that provide succinct answers
Presentation of a vast amount of information, but not overly simplistic
All the most important "need-to-know" questions-and-answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series®
Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets"
Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review
Thorough, highly detailed index
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-Author Information-
By James E. Fitzpatrick, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado; and Joseph G. Morelli, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, USA
