Adult and Pediatric Dermatology; A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Lowell A. Goldsmith
Published: August 1996
Publisher: Davis F A
ISBN: 0803601468
Paperback Book
Number of Pages: 627

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The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations. "Organized by presenting signs for differential diagnosis, this text is complete with concise treatment protocols that make it a comprehensive "first reference" in patient care. It is also organized by lesion appearance, so it can be used when the disease name is not known.This text is organized by lesion appearance, so it can be used when the disease name is not known.""... a well-written, richly illustrated, user-friendly book with an appealing layout and a reasonable price. It will particularly serve medical students and dermatology residents.... The authors have admirably succeeded in ... producing a valuable resource of knowledge for any dermatologist." — Archives of Dermatology, March 1998; 134: 387" The atlas contains concise clinical information relating to all morphologic descriptions used by dermatologists. It is uniquely structured in such a way that every type of skin lesion is presented with a differential diagnosis and synopsis of the characteristic diseases. This book serves as a ""field guide"" of sorts in the diagnosis of common and not so common dermatologic conditions of adults and children. The authors succeed in providing a novel approach to dermatologic diagnosis that is accessible to a wide range of readers. It is written for the broadest audience of primary care providers, whether it be student, nurse practitioner, or general physician. The book begins with an introduction to clinical diagnosis and the terminology used to describe the lesions encountered in dermatology. Each lesion has a chapter with the various diseases concisely profiled, including morphology, distribution, patient profile, diagnostic traits, and treatment. Each disease is given a body distribution diagram and high-quality color photographs of typical presentation. This outstanding manual and atlas offers a novel approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric and adult skin conditions. It allows the reader to diagnose disease by the morphology and distribution of lesions alone, without any formal dermatologic instruction. Lowell A. Goldsmith, MD, Dean, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
Michael D. Tharp, MD, The Clark W. Finnerud, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Gerald S. Lazarus, MD, FACP, International Exchange Office, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
Goldsmith, Lowell A., MD (Univ of Rochester); Lazarus, Gerald S., MD, FACP (UC Davis); Tharp, Michael D., MD (Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center)

Table of Contents
Pt. 1 Introduction 1
1 Guide to Clinical Diagnosis 3
2 Examination of the Skin 11
Pt. 2 Diseases 22
3 Macules 23
4 Diffuse Scaling Diseases 125
5 Papules 133
6 Blisters, Erosions, and Excoriations 281
7 Pustules, Abscesses, and Sinuses 337
8 Induration, Sclerosis, and Atrophy 373
9 Nodules and Cysts 395
10 Ulcers 435
11 Hair and Scalp Diseases 469
12 Nail Diseases 511
13 Mouth Lesions 539
Pt. 3 Therapy 577
14 Principles of Therapy 579
Pt. 4 Index 593
15 Index of Differential Diagnosis 595
Bibliography 610
Index 611

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