Andrews' Diseases of the Skin, Clinical Dermatology, Elsevier Saunders 2011 9781437703146 MedicalScienceBooks.com

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Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology
Editors: William D. James, Timothy G. Berger and Derk M. Elston
Pages: 959 Hard Cover with Expert Consult online content
ISBN 13: 978-1-4377-0314-6
Saunders/ Elsevier 2011
List Price: $199

How we rate this book (1-4 , 4 being the highest):

Organization of information: 4

Usefulness of book: 4

Suitable for intended audience: 4

Author’s objectives met: 4

Significant number of illustrations: 4

Quality of illustrations: 4

Description:

The 11th Edition of the classic Andrews' Diseases of the Skin, by Drs. William D. James, Timothy G. Berger and Dirk M. Elston, provides the ultimate foundation in dermatology with comprehensive guidance to effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions. These highly respected authors balance evidence-based treatment guidelines with advice from their own clinical experience, offering a practical and realistic medical perspective. Updated throughout with the latest dermatologic findings and a new chapter on cosmetic surgical techniques, this title helps you keep current, improve your skills, and prepare for exams. It also includes online access to the complete text, images, and bonus illustrations making this an indispensable, convenient reference for trainees and practicing dermatologists.

Key Features:

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

What's New to this Edition?:

Confirm your diagnoses by comparing your clinical findings to more than 1,150 illustrations, 40% of which are brand new.
Update your surgical skills with chapters devoted to basic dermatologic, laser, and cosmetic surgery, contributed by Dr. Issac M. Neuhaus.
Search the complete contents online, download all the illustrations, and view an additional 400 images, at www.expertconsult.com.

Table of Contents:

Preface and Acknowledgements
Dedication
Contributor

1. Skin: Basic Structure and Function
2. Cutaneous Signs and Diagnosis
3. Dermatoses Resulting from Physical Factors
4. Pruritus and Neurocutaneous Dermatoses
5. Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, and Noninfectious Immunodeficiency Disorders
6. Contact Dermatitis and Drug Eruptions
7. Erythema and Urticaria
8. Connective Tissue Diseases
9. Mucinoses
10. Seborrheic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Recalcitrant Palmoplantar Eruptions, Pustular Dermatits, and Erythroderma
11. Pityriasis Rosea, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, and Other Papulosquamous and Hyperkeratotic Diseases
12. Lichen Planus and Related Conditions
13. Acne
14. Bacterial Infections
15. Diseases Resulting from Fungi and Yeasts
16. Mycobacterial Diseases
17. Hansen's Disease
18. Syphilis, Yaws, Bejel, and Pinta
19. Viral Diseases
20. Parasitic Infestations, Stings, and Bites
21. Chronic Blistering Dermatoses
22. Nutritional Diseases
23. Diseases of Subcutaneous Fat
24. Endocrine Diseases
25. Abnormatities of Dermal Fibrous and Elastic Tissue
26. Errors in Metabolism
27. Genodermatoses and Congenital Anomalies
28. Dermal and Subcutaneous Tumors
29. Epidermal Nevi, Neoplasms, and Cysts
30. Melanocytic Nevi and Neoplasms
31. Macrophage/ Monocyte Disorders
32. Cutaneous Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, Other Malignant Lymphomas, and Allied Diseases
33. Diseases of the Skin Appendages
34. Disorders of the Mucous Membranes
35. Cutaneous Vascular Diseases
36. Distrubances of Pigmentation
37. Dermatologic Surgery
38. Cutaneous Laser Surgery
30. Cosmetic Dermatology
Index.