Diagnosis and Management
Second Edition
by Herbert P. Goodheart
Goodheart's Photoguide of Common Skin Disorders focuses on the diagnosis and management of common skin problems that account for the vast majority of dermatologic complaints.
A consistently formatted approach to each disease includes basics, description and distribution of lesions, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management. You'll also find helpful hints, points to remember, and description of proven treatments and alternatives to broaden your therapeutic options.
This Second Edition features:
- Hundreds of new high-quality, full-color photos
- Photos of "look alike" conditions
- Formulary tables of leading topical agents and preparations
- Bilingual patient handouts in English and Spanish
- Step-by-step descriptions
Contents:
- Common Skin Conditions: Diagnosis and Management
- Acne and Related Disorders
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Inflammatory Eruptions of Unknown Cause
- Superficial Bacterial Infections, Folliculitis, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Superficial Viral Infections
- Superficial Fungal Infections
- Viral Exanthems
- Bacterial Exanthems
- Hair and Scalp Disorders Resulting in Hair Loss
- Hirsutism
- Disorders of the Mouth, Lips, and Tongue
- Diseases and Abnormalities of Nails
- Pigmentary Disorders
- Pruritus: The “Itchy” Patient
- Xerosis: The “Dry” Patient
- Drug Eruptions
- Diseases of Vasculature
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Bites, Stings, and Infestations
- Benign Skin Neoplasms
- Premalignant and Malignant Skin Neoplasms
- Systemic Conditions and the Skin
- Skin and Hair During Pregnancy
- Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Infection
- Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease
- Dermatologic Procedures
- Basic Dermatologic Procedures
Appendices
- Appendix A: Patient Handouts in English and Spanish
- Information and Instructions for Acne Patients
- Rosacea
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Hand Eczema
- Burow’s Solution
- Psoriasis
- Scale Removal for Psoriasis
- Herpes Simplex
- Herpes Zoster (“Shingles”)
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Warts
- Tinea Versicolor
- Alopecia Areata
- Vitiligo
- Dry Skin
- Hives
- Genital Warts
- Scabies
- Treatment of Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)
- Solar Keratosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Sun Protection Advice
- Appendix B: Brand Names of Dermatologic Medications in Various Countries
Subject Index
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