20 Common Probems in Dermatology

This authoritative, much-needed guide focuses on the 20 most
common skin problems seen in clinical practice. Offering more in-
depth coverage of frequently presented conditions than standard
dermatology texts, 20 Common Problems in Dermatology puts the
clinicians most useful tools - in pathophysiology, patient
evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment-at your fingertips in a
well-illustrated, user-friendly format. This convenient
reference helps you:

Offer patients the best care for conditions from acne vulgaris
to varicella simplex/zoster.
Recognise and effectively treat impetigo, warts, acne rosacea,
HIV-related skin disease, benign tumors, melanoma, and more.
Make difficult diagnoses using 168 color illustrations and
expert guidance.
Provide both medical and surgical treatment for dermatological
diseases.
Apply handy formulas and algorithms to determine diagnoses and
treatments.
Avoid time-wasting searches and distracting discussions of rare
conditions.
Use treatment tools, tips, and techniques developed over many
years by leading clinicians.
Evaluate emerging treatments for common skin problems.
Find help on patient education and communication, family
dynamics, and current controversies.

With one chapter per disorder, provides complete coverage of
skin problems that most often lead patients to seek treatment.
Taken together, 20 Common Problems in Dermatology is a
commanding resource that lets you confidently address the
majority of patients dermatological concerns and disorders, both
simple and complex.

Contents Back to top


Part 1: Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Part 2: Infectious Skin Diseases
Part 3: Skin Growths and Tumors
Part 4: Miscellaneous Skin Diseases
Index