Dermatology
Blackwell Science Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-4051-0441-8 (ISBN)
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Designed as a quick read for both students on a dermatology rotation and others who want to know more about the specialty, "Blueprints Dermatology" covers the essentials of dermatology that every practitioner will need to know, regardless of specialty. Pocket-sized and practical, this book covers the most common conditions students are likely to encounter. It focuses on the essential content students need to know during a rotation allowing for a fast, easy read. The text emphasizes pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment."Blueprints Dermatology" explains the fundamental concepts of normal skin with separate chapters covering disorders by causes or conditions. It provides the reader with a broad understanding of skin structure and function as well as how to evaluate a patient's condition. Seventy-five full-color photographs and drawings enhance the reader's knowledge. Twenty-five multiple-choice and matching review questions are included to help students test their understanding of the subject. The book also features valuable appendices on career and residency opportunities as well as a handy reference list of commonly prescribed medications.
Preface Acknowledgments Reviewers Abbreviations Chapter 1: Evaluation of the Dermatological Patient - Examining the patient - Diagnostic tools - Developing a diagnosis and treatment plan Chapter 2: The Structure and Function of Normal Skin - Epidermis - Basement membrane - Dermis - Subcutaneous fat Chapter 3: Disorders of Structure and Function - Disorders of the stratum corneum and upper layers of the epidermis - Scaling eruptions - Eczematous eruptions - Pustular disorders - Disorders of skin appendages - Disorders of eccrine sweat glands - Disorders of apocrine sweat glands - Disorders of the hair follicle - Disorders of hair growth - Disorders of melanin and melanocytes - Disorders involving the basement membrane - Disorders of the dermis - Disorders of subcutaneous fat - Disorders of the vasculature - Disorders of the epidermis, dermis, and vasculature Chapter 4: Skin Conditions Caused by the External Environment - Contact dermatitis - Burns - Mechanical irritation of the skin - Solar-induced disorders Chapter 5: Skin Infections and Infestations - Fungal infections of skin - Yeast infections of skin - Bacterial infections of skin - Viral infections of skin - Parasitic infestations Chapter 6: Skin Manifestations of Systemic Disorders - Skin manifestations of systemic viral infections - Skin manifestations of systemic bacterial infections - Skin manifestations of ricksettial infections - Skin manifestations of deep fungal infections - Metabolic disorders with skin manifestations - Systemic disorders with skin manifestations and unknown etiology - Hypersensitivity reactions: atopic dermatitis, eczema, and urticaria - Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis - Hypersensitivity disorders of pregnancy - Autoimmune reactions - Paraneoplastic syndromes - Genetic disorders Chapter 7: Benign and Malignant Growths - Benign Growths - Vascular proliferations and malformations - Malignant growths (skin cancers) - Lymphomas and leukemias Chapter 8: What to Tell Your Patients About Skin Care Appendix A The Practice of Dermatology Appendix B Review Questions and Answers Appendix C Topical Medications Commonly Used in Dermatology Appendix D Staging of Melanoma Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.6.2004 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Blueprints Pockets |
| Zusatzinfo | 3 |
| Verlagsort | Philadelphia |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 111 x 203 mm |
| Gewicht | 208 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4051-0441-4 / 1405104414 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4051-0441-8 / 9781405104418 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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