Field Guide to Clinical Dermatology

Description

Praise for the First Edition:

"A superb guidebook to basic dermatology....One of the best quick-reference dermatology sources....This little gem should be a favorite of family physicians around the world."—American Family Physician

Geared specifically to primary care practitioners, house officers, and medical students, this colorfully illustrated pocket book is a practical quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common skin problems. The book is organized by clinical feature and written in terms that are accessible to non-dermatologists. 118 full-color illustrations depict the key distinguishing features of the diseases. ICD-9 codes are included. This Second Edition includes the latest therapies, plus many new photographs.

Features
--Pocket-sized, illustrated quick-reference guide to diagnosis and treatment of common skin problems
--Geared to primary care practitioners, house officers, and medical students
--Organized by clinical feature—what the patient says (e.g., "rashes that itch a lot") or what the doctor sees (e.g. "red bumps")
--Written in terms that are accessible to non-dermatologists
--118 full-color illustrations show key distinguishing features of the diseases
--Highly structured chapter format: symptoms and signs, differential diagnosis, how to make the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
--ICD-9 codes included
--Second Edition includes the latest therapies, plus many new photographs