Andrews' Diseases of the Skin E-Book: Clinical DermatologyEffectively diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions with the latest edition of the highly regarded Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. The 12th edition of this classic reference, by esteemed authors William D. James, MD, Timothy G. Berger, MD, and Dirk M. Elston, MD, provides state-of-the-art information on newly recognized diseases, new conditions, and unusual variants of well-known diseases, as well as new uses for tried-and-true medications and unique drugs for diseases as disparate as melanoma and rosacea. It’s your ideal go-to resource for clinical dermatology, at every stage of your career. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader.Still the only one-volume, go-to dermatology text! Practice with confidence through the valued authorship of seasoned professionals Dr. William D. James, Dr. Timothy G. Berger, and Dr. Dirk M. Elston.Rapidly improve your knowledge of skin conditions through a concise, clinically focused, user-friendly format.Obtain thorough guidance on clinical presentation and therapy for a full range of common and rare skin diseases. Ensure that you’re up to speed with the hottest topics in dermatology, including drug eruptions from new medications, new therapeutics for melanoma, as well as viral infections, biologic agents, and newly described gene targets for treatment. Broaden your knowledge with updated information on serological diagnosis of pemphigus, TNF-I for hidradenitis suppurativa, the use of immunosuppressives for atopic dermatitis, excimer laser for the treatment of vitiligo and much more.Quickly access hundreds of new images depicting a wide variety of skin conditions.Stay up to date with recent society guidelines, including the latest from the American Academy of Dermatology, covering a variety of conditions such as melanoma and atopic dermatitis.Expand your clinical repertoire and meet your patients’ expectations with coverage of the most recent cosmetic agents, their indications, and possible complications. |
Contents
2 Cutaneous Signs and Diagnosis | 11 |
3 Dermatoses Resulting from Physical Factors | 18 |
4 Pruritus and Neurocutaneous Dermatoses | 45 |
5 Atopic Dermatitis Eczema and Noninfectious Immunodeficiency Disorders | 62 |
6 Contact Dermatitis and Drug Eruptions | 90 |
7 Erythema and Urticaria | 136 |
8 Connective Tissue Diseases | 153 |
9 Mucinoses | 179 |
23 Diseases of Subcutaneous Fat | 480 |
24 Endocrine Diseases | 491 |
25 Abnormalities of Dermal Fibrous and Elastic Tissue | 500 |
26 Errors in Metabolism | 509 |
27 Genodermatoses and Congenital Anomalies | 542 |
28 Dermal and Subcutaneous Tumors | 579 |
29 Epidermal Nevi Neoplasms and Cysts | 625 |
30 Melanocytic Nevi and Neoplasms | 680 |
10 Seborrheic Dermatitis Psoriasis Recalcitrant Palmoplantar Eruptions Pustular Dermatitis and Erythroderma | 185 |
11 Pityriasis Rosea Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris and Other Papulosquamous and Hyperkeratotic Diseases | 199 |
12 Lichen Planus and Related Conditions | 209 |
13 Acne | 225 |
14 Bacterial Infections | 245 |
15 Diseases Resulting from Fungi and Yeasts | 285 |
16 Mycobacterial Diseases | 319 |
17 Hansens Disease | 331 |
18 Syphilis Yaws Bejel and Pinta | 343 |
19 Viral Diseases | 359 |
20 Parasitic Infestations Stings and Bites | 418 |
21 Chronic Blistering Dermatoses | 451 |
22 Nutritional Diseases | 471 |
31 MacrophageMonocyte Disorders | 699 |
32 Cutaneous Lymphoid Hyperplasia Cutaneous TCell Lymphoma Other Malignant Lymphomas and Allied Diseases | 726 |
33 Diseases of the Skin Appendages | 747 |
34 Disorders of the Mucous Membranes | 789 |
35 Cutaneous Vascular Diseases | 807 |
36 Disturbances of Pigmentation | 856 |
37 Dermatologic Surgery | 874 |
38 Cutaneous Laser Surgery | 901 |
39 Cosmetic Dermatology | 913 |
| 925 | |
Clinical Key ad | 967 |
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