20 Common Probems in Dermatology

This authoritative, much-needed guide focuses on the 20 most common skin problems seen in clinical practice. Offering more in-depth coverage of frequently presented conditions than standard dermatology texts, "20 Common Problems in Dermatology" puts the clinician's most useful tools - in pathophysiology, patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment - at your fingertips in a well-illustrated, user-friendly format. This convenient reference helps you: offer patients the best care for conditions from acne vulgaris to varicella simplex/zoster; recognise and effectively treat impetigo, warts, acne rosacea, HIV-related skin disease, benign tumors, melanoma, and more; make difficult diagnoses using 168 color illustrations and expert guidance; provide both medical and surgical treatment for dermatological diseases.It also helps you: apply handy formulas and algorithms to determine diagnoses and treatments; avoid time-wasting searches and distracting discussions of rare conditions; use treatment tools, tips, and techniques developed over many years by leading clinicians; evaluate emerging treatments for common skin problems; and, find help on patient education and communication, family dynamics, and current controversies.
With one chapter per disorder, it provides complete coverage of skin problems that most often lead patients to seek treatment. Taken together, "20 Common Problems in Dermatology" is a commanding resource that lets you confidently address the majority of patients' dermatological concerns and disorders, both simple and complex.