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A beautifully illustrated and comprehensive pocket atlas of clinical dermatology
Color Atlas of Dermatology is an illustrated guide to the broad spectrum of dermatological pathologies. This easy-to-use book provides a wealth of practical knowledge essential in both daily practice and when planning treatment.
The atlas organizes the main areas of clinical dermatology in a user-friendly format presenting short, precise descriptions on the left and illustrative images on the right. This text brings you the most practical and comprehensive information. It begins with the basic principles of dermatological practice, followed by a thorough study of each disease accompanied by techniques for diagnoses and treatment. Treatment procedures include surgery, pharmacotherapy, and the physical modalities. The instructive color plates are an invaluable aid in visualizing even the most complex relationships.
Features:
- Hundreds of detailed images of actual cases, including graphic illustrations of diagnostic and therapeutic pathways- Valuable treatment notes for all common dermatological conditions- All of the current scientific knowledge of dermatology combined with the classic Thieme Flexibook layout with a double-page spread
The Color Atlas of Dermatology is a handy clinical reference for dermatologists and general practitioners, as well as an excellent review tool for medical students.
List of contents
I Basic Principles
1 Introduction
2 Embryology and Anatomy
3 Biochemistry
4 Physiology
5 Immunology
6 Genetics
II Diagnosis of Dermatologic Diseases
7 Laboratory
8 In-vivo Allergy Diagnosis
9 Imaging Procedures
III Treatment of Dermatologic Diseases
10 Medical Therapy
11 Physical Modes of Therapy
12 Operative Dermatology
IV Dermatologic Diseases
13 Dermatologic Examinations
14 Inflammatory Diseases of the Epidermis
15 Inflammatory Diseases of the Dermal-Epidermal Junction
16 Genetic Diseases of the Dermal-Epidermal Junction
17 Inflammatory Diseases of the Dermis
18 Inflammatory Diseases of the Subcutaneous Fat
19 Genetic Diseases of the Connective Tissue
20 Genetic Diseases of the Epidermis
21 Tumors of the Epidermis
22 Tumors of the Dermis and Subcutis
23 Hematopoietic Tumors
24 Disorders of Melanocytes and Pigmentation
25 Diseases of Vascular System
26 Diseases of Adnexal Structures
27 Cutaneous Signs of Systemic Diseases
28 Skin Diseases in Different Stages of Life
29 Adverse Drug Reactions
30 Genodermatoses
31 Psychocutaneous Diseases
32 Viral Diseases
33 Bacterial Diseases
34 Fungal Diseases
35 Parasitic Diseases
36 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
37 HIV/AIDS
38 Environmental Diseases
V Appendix
About the author
Walter Burgdorf, MD. Tutzing, Germany
Summary
A beautifully illustrated and comprehensive pocket atlas of clinical dermatologyColor Atlas of Dermatology is an illustrated guide to the broad spectrum of dermatological pathologies. This easy-to-use book provides a wealth of practical knowledge essential in both daily practice and when planning treatment.The atlas organizes the main areas of clinical dermatology in a user-friendly format—presenting short, precise descriptions on the left and illustrative images on the right. This text brings you the most practical and comprehensive information. It begins with the basic principles of dermatological practice, followed by a thorough study of each disease accompanied by techniques for diagnoses and treatment. Treatment procedures include surgery, pharmacotherapy, and the physical modalities. The instructive color plates are an invaluable aid in visualizing even the most complex relationships.Features:Hundreds of detailed images of actual cases, including graphic illustrations of diagnostic and therapeutic pathways Valuable treatment notes for all common dermatological conditions All of the current scientific knowledge of dermatology combined with the classic Thieme Flexibook layout with a double-page spreadThe Color Atlas of Dermatology is a handy clinical reference for dermatologists and general practitioners, as well as an excellent review tool for medical students.
