Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology: Sixth Edition
6th Edition
Published on 16. April 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
1104 pages
978-0-07-159975-7 (ISBN)
Description
Turn to the world's most popular dermatology atlas for the quick, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of skin problems
A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!
"This atlas uses high quality photographs and well written, brief synopses to cover an enormous amount of information about skin diseases in one book....This atlas combines over 900 color photographs with succinct descriptions of skin diseases and systemic diseases with skin manifestations to create the most useful single reference in the field. This is the one book I would recommend to a non-dermatologist learning or practicing medicine in any field in any country. For dermatologists, as well, it is useful as a quick and easy reference guide. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service
Covering the full range of conditions, from rashes, to skin lesions and disorders of the hair, nail, and mucosa, Fitzpatrick's is a unique combination of text, clinical reference, and color atlas-one that gives you the best quality and most varied photographs of skin disorders available anywhere. The book features a consistent format featuring key facts pertaining to epidemiology, clinical manifestations, physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment, each paired with several clear photographs to show how the condition appears-plus boxed overviews of each disease category with severity-specific icons.
FEATURES
1500 high-quality full-color imagesGreater emphasis on depicting conditions and disorders across a wide range of skin typesUp-to-the-minute coverage of important new topics:
-- Pitryiasis rubra pilaris
-- Palmoplantar keratosis
--Nevus lipomatosus superficialis
--Acquired digital fibromatosis
--Skin signs of renal insufficiency
--Skin reactions in organ transplantation
-- New therapeutic recommendations, including biologic agents for eczema and dermatitis; new regulations for retinoids; and herbal products
A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!
"This atlas uses high quality photographs and well written, brief synopses to cover an enormous amount of information about skin diseases in one book....This atlas combines over 900 color photographs with succinct descriptions of skin diseases and systemic diseases with skin manifestations to create the most useful single reference in the field. This is the one book I would recommend to a non-dermatologist learning or practicing medicine in any field in any country. For dermatologists, as well, it is useful as a quick and easy reference guide. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service
Covering the full range of conditions, from rashes, to skin lesions and disorders of the hair, nail, and mucosa, Fitzpatrick's is a unique combination of text, clinical reference, and color atlas-one that gives you the best quality and most varied photographs of skin disorders available anywhere. The book features a consistent format featuring key facts pertaining to epidemiology, clinical manifestations, physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment, each paired with several clear photographs to show how the condition appears-plus boxed overviews of each disease category with severity-specific icons.
FEATURES
1500 high-quality full-color imagesGreater emphasis on depicting conditions and disorders across a wide range of skin typesUp-to-the-minute coverage of important new topics:
-- Pitryiasis rubra pilaris
-- Palmoplantar keratosis
--Nevus lipomatosus superficialis
--Acquired digital fibromatosis
--Skin signs of renal insufficiency
--Skin reactions in organ transplantation
-- New therapeutic recommendations, including biologic agents for eczema and dermatitis; new regulations for retinoids; and herbal products
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
col. ill
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 37 mm
Weight
1488 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-159975-7 (9780071599757)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Professor and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Dermatology, The University of Vienna Medical School, Vienna General Hospital, Vienna, Austria.
Richard A. Johnson, MDCM, Clinical Instructor in Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Clinical Associate in Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate in Dermatology, Beth Israel Hospital, Associate Physician (Dermatology), Brigham & Women's Hospital, Dermatologist, New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA.
Richard A. Johnson, MDCM, Clinical Instructor in Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Clinical Associate in Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate in Dermatology, Beth Israel Hospital, Associate Physician (Dermatology), Brigham & Women's Hospital, Dermatologist, New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgment
Introduction
Approach to Dermatologic Diagnosis
Outline of Dermatologic Diagnosis
Special Clinical and Laboratory Aids to Dermatological Diagnosis
Part I: Disorders Presenting in the Skin and Mucous Membranes
1.Disorders of Sebaceous & Apocrine Glands
2.Eczema/Dermatitis
3.Psoriasis
4.Ichthyoses
5.Miscellaneous Epidermal Disorders
6.Bullous Diseases
7.Miscellaneous Inflammatory Disorders
8. Severe and Life Threatening Eruptions in the Acutely Ill
9. Benign Neoplasms and Hyperplasias
10.Photosensitivity, Photo-Induced Disorders, and Disorders by Ionizing Radiation
11.Precancerous Lesions and Cutaneous Carcinomas
12.Melanoma Precursors and Primary Cutaneous Melanoma
13.Pigmentary Disorders
Part II: Dermatology and Internal Medicine
14.The Skin Signs in Immune, Autoimmune, and Rheumatic Disorders
15.Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional and Genetic Diseases
16.Skin Signs of Vascular Insufficiency
17. Skin Signs of Renal Insufficiency
18.Skin Signs of Systemic Cancers
19.Skin Signs of Hematologic Disease
20.Cutaneous Lymphomas & Sarcoma
21. Skin Diseases in Organ and Bone Marrow Transplantation
22.Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions
23.Disorders of Psychiatric Etiology
Part III. Diseases Due to Microbial Agents
24.Bacterial Infections Involving the Skin
25.Fungal Infections of the Skin and Hair
26.Rickettsial Infections
27.Viral Infections of Skin and Mucosa
28.Arthropod Insect Bites, Stings, and Cutaneous Infections
29. Systemic Parasitic Infections
30.Sexually Transmitted Infections
31.Human Retroviral Infections and Mucocutaneous Manifestations of HIV/AIDS Disease
Part IV: Skin Signs of Hair, Nail, and Mucosal Disorders
32.Disorders of Hair Follicles and Related Disorders
33.Disorders of the Nail Apparatus
34.Disorders of the Mouth
35.Disorders of the Genitalia, Perineum, and Anus
36. The Eye
37.Generalized Pruritis without Skin Lesions
Appendices
Appendix A: "Travel" Dermatology
Appendix B: Dermatologic Manifestations of Diseases Inflicted by Biologic Warfare/Bioterrorism
Appendix C: Chemical Bioterrorism and Industrial Accidents
Appendix D: Drug Use in Pregnancy
Index
Acknowledgment
Introduction
Approach to Dermatologic Diagnosis
Outline of Dermatologic Diagnosis
Special Clinical and Laboratory Aids to Dermatological Diagnosis
Part I: Disorders Presenting in the Skin and Mucous Membranes
1.Disorders of Sebaceous & Apocrine Glands
2.Eczema/Dermatitis
3.Psoriasis
4.Ichthyoses
5.Miscellaneous Epidermal Disorders
6.Bullous Diseases
7.Miscellaneous Inflammatory Disorders
8. Severe and Life Threatening Eruptions in the Acutely Ill
9. Benign Neoplasms and Hyperplasias
10.Photosensitivity, Photo-Induced Disorders, and Disorders by Ionizing Radiation
11.Precancerous Lesions and Cutaneous Carcinomas
12.Melanoma Precursors and Primary Cutaneous Melanoma
13.Pigmentary Disorders
Part II: Dermatology and Internal Medicine
14.The Skin Signs in Immune, Autoimmune, and Rheumatic Disorders
15.Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional and Genetic Diseases
16.Skin Signs of Vascular Insufficiency
17. Skin Signs of Renal Insufficiency
18.Skin Signs of Systemic Cancers
19.Skin Signs of Hematologic Disease
20.Cutaneous Lymphomas & Sarcoma
21. Skin Diseases in Organ and Bone Marrow Transplantation
22.Adverse Cutaneous Drug Reactions
23.Disorders of Psychiatric Etiology
Part III. Diseases Due to Microbial Agents
24.Bacterial Infections Involving the Skin
25.Fungal Infections of the Skin and Hair
26.Rickettsial Infections
27.Viral Infections of Skin and Mucosa
28.Arthropod Insect Bites, Stings, and Cutaneous Infections
29. Systemic Parasitic Infections
30.Sexually Transmitted Infections
31.Human Retroviral Infections and Mucocutaneous Manifestations of HIV/AIDS Disease
Part IV: Skin Signs of Hair, Nail, and Mucosal Disorders
32.Disorders of Hair Follicles and Related Disorders
33.Disorders of the Nail Apparatus
34.Disorders of the Mouth
35.Disorders of the Genitalia, Perineum, and Anus
36. The Eye
37.Generalized Pruritis without Skin Lesions
Appendices
Appendix A: "Travel" Dermatology
Appendix B: Dermatologic Manifestations of Diseases Inflicted by Biologic Warfare/Bioterrorism
Appendix C: Chemical Bioterrorism and Industrial Accidents
Appendix D: Drug Use in Pregnancy
Index