Fitzpatrick's color atlas and synopsis of clinical dermatology

Wolff, Klaus, 1935- (Added Author). Johnson, Richard Allen, 1940- (Added Author). Saavedra, Arturo P. (Added Author). Fitzpatrick, Thomas B. (Thomas Bernard), 1919-2003 (Added Author).

Summary: "The best visual reference in dermatology covering the full range of dermatologic conditions, Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 7e is a unique combination text, clinical reference, and color atlas. For each condition, there are one to two color photographs coupled with salient points of epidemiology, history, physical exam, differential diagnosis, laboratory and special examinations, disease course and up-to-date treatments. More than 1,500 full-color images, a unique combination text, clinical reference, and atlas contrast to most other dermatology references, this is a true quick-reference clinical guide"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780071793025
ISBN: 007179302X
Physical Description: print
xxxviii, 916 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, ©2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Disorders of sebaceous and apocrine glands -- Eczema/dermatitis -- Psoriasis and psoriasiform dermatoses -- Ichthyoses -- Miscellaneous epidermal disorders -- Genetic and acquired bullous diseases -- Neutrophil-mediated diseases -- Severe and life-threatening skin eruptions in the acutely ill patient -- Benign neoplasms and hyperplasias -- Photosensitivity, photo-induced disorders, and disorders by ionizing radiation -- Precancerous lesions and cutaneous carcinomas -- Melanoma precursors and primary cutaneous melanoma -- Pigmentary disorders -- The Skin in immune, autoimmune, and rheumatic disorders -- Endocrine, metabolic and nutritional diseases -- Genetic diseases -- Skin signs of vascular insufficiency -- Skin signs of renal insufficiency -- Skin signs of systemic cancers -- Skin signs of hematologic disease -- Cutaneous lymphomas and sarcoma -- Skin diseases in organ and bone marrow transplantation -- Adverse cutaneous drug reactions -- Disorders of psychiatric etiology -- Bacterial colonizations and infections of skin and soft tissues -- Fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails -- Viral diseases of skin and mucosa -- Arthropod bites, stings, and cutaneous infections -- Systemic parasitic infections -- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Disorders of hair follicles and related disorders -- Disorders of the nail apparatus -- Disorders of the mouth -- Disorders of the genitalia, perineum, and anus -- Generalized pruritus without skin lesions (Pruritus sine materia).