The Washington Manual of Dermatology Diagnostics

Description


Master the nuances of dermatologic diagnosis, Washington Manual style! The Washington Manual family of references are
universally respected as focused, user-friendly, clinically relevant handbooks that provide essential, “in-the-
trenches” know how for physicians of all experience levels. The Washington Manual of Dermatology Diagnostics carries
on this tradition, equipping you to efficiently evaluate the complete spectrum of skin disorders so you can manage them
appropriately.◾Accurately diagnose a full range of skin diseases and disorders, from inflammatory conditions through
infections and infestations, reactive disorders and drug eruptions, disorders of pigmentation, benign and malignant
lesions, and disorders of the hair and nails, to cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease.
◾Master dermatologic surgery techniques including biopsies, electrosurgery, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, Mohs
micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and wound healing.
◾Effectively assess pediatric and geriatric conditions with complete, separate chapters on these important areas.
◾Find the information you need quickly thanks to a compact, quick-reference format.
◾Approach clinical challenges from any direction with appendices that organize differential diagnoses by primary
lesion, morphological groups, and anatomical region, as well as pediatric differential diagnoses.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Skin Exam

Chapter 2: Basic Science of the Skin

Chapter 3: Inflammatory Disorders

Chapter 4: Infections and Infestations

Chapter 5: Reactive Disorders and Drug Eruptions

Chapter 6: Disorders of Pigmentation

Chapter 7: Benign Skin Lesions

Chapter 8: Malignant Skin Lesions

Chapter 9: Disorders of the Hair and Nails