Skin Disorders (AAFP)
Published on 19. September 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-683-30420-6 (ISBN)
Description
Skin Disorders is a quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders seen by family physicians. The book begins with charts that list differential diagnoses based on symptoms/signs and related findings. Subsequent chapters focus on groups of diseases. Each chapter is formatted to provide easy access to information on diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Appendices cover surgical techniques, recommendations for use of topical corticosteroids, and treatment of neonatal rashes, dermatoses seen in pregnancy, and HIV-associated rashes.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
608 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-683-30420-6 (9780683304206)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Acne and related disorders; eczematous disorders; psoriasis and related disorders; oral mucosal disorders; benign neoplasia; disorders of blood vessels; mucocutaneous cysts; carcinoma of the skin; photosensitivity; inflammatory skin disorders; disorders of skin pigment; disorders of skin pigment; immune and autoimmune disorders; nail disorders; hair disorders; skin disorders secondary to medications; bacterial infections affecting the skin; superficial fungal infections; viral infections affecting the skin; insects and parasites affecting the skin; appendix A -recommendations for use of topical corticosteroids; appendix B -surgical tecnhniques; appendix C - treatment of dermatoses seen in pregnancy; appendix D - treatment of common neonatal rashes; appendix E - treatment of rashes associated with HIV diseases.