Dermatology: Just the Facts - Softcover

Kerdel,Francisco; Jimenez-Acosta,Francisco

9780071391436: Dermatology: Just the Facts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071391436 ISBN 13: 9780071391436

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2003

This useful quick-reference presents all of the key concepts physicians and residents need to know for board certification, re-certification, and general review. Provides a quick synopsis of the most important skin conditions for non-dermatologists. Detailed table of contents and a consistent bulleted format allows instant information retrieval. Coverage includes epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.

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From the Back Cover:

This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for in-service or licensing exams, for re-certification, or for use as a clinical refresher. Its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension.

FEATURES:
*Standardized, bulleted format emphasizes key points of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and differential, and treatment
*Highlights and summarizes key concepts, to assure quick absorption of the material and reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics
*Chapters are logically organized to help focus your study and provide quick access to specific subjects:
*Bacterial Infections
*Blistering Diseases
*Connective Tissue Diseases
*Cutaneous Lymphomas and Histiocytosis
*Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease
*Cutaneous Ulcers
*Dermal Infiltrates
*Dermal Tumors
*Dermatitis
*Epidermal Neoplasias and Adnexal Tumors
*Fungal InfectionsHair and Nail Disorders
*Infestations and Parasites
*Keratenizing Disorders
*Melanocytic Lesions
*Papulosquamous Disorders
*Pigmentary Disorders
*Pilosebaceous and Sweat Gland Disorders
*Reactive Erythemas
*Subcutaneous Disorders
*Vasculitis
*Viral Infections

About the Author:

Dr. Kerdel is president of the Medical Dermatology Society, an organization that was formed to promote the medical practice of dermatology. He is also Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of Miami.

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