Dermatology Secrets

Format:

Book

Contributor:

High, Whitney A.

Prok, Lori D.

Series:

Secrets series.

Secrets series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dermatology.

Skin.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 637 pages) : color illustrations.

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Elsevier, 2020

Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier, [2021]

Summary:

For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Dermatology Secrets , 6th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time - succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Fully revised and updated , including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. Abundantly illustrated in full color throughout. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams. Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from leaders in the field - all providing a concise overview of important board-relevant content . Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime.

Contents:

Structure and function of the skin

Morphology of primary and secondary skin lesions

Diagnostic techniques

Disorders of keratinization

Neurocutaneous disorders

Mechanobullous disorders

Papulosquamous skin eruptions

Eczematous dermatitis

Contact dermatitis

Vesiculobullous disorders

Pustular eruptions

Lichenoid skin eruptions

Granulomatous diseases of the skin

Drug eruptions

Vasculitis

Deposition disorders

Photosensitive dermatitis

Disorders of pigmentation

Panniculitis

Alopecia

Acne and acneiform eruptions

Autoimmune connective tissue diseases

Urticaria and angioedema

Viral exanthems

Bullous viral eruptions

Warts and molluscum contagiosum

Bacterial infections

Sexually transmitted diseases

Mycobacterial infections

Superficial fungal infections

Deep fungal infections

Parasitic infestions

Arthropod bites and stings

Cutaneous manifestations of internal malignancy

Cutaneous manifestations of endocrinologic disease

Skin signs of gastrointestinal disease

Cutaneous manifestations of renal disease

Cutaneous manifestations of aids

Cutaneous signs of nutritional disturbances

Benign melanocytic tumors

Vascular and lymphatic neoplasms

Fibrous tumors of the skin

Common cutaneous malignancies

Melanoma

Leukemic and lymphomatous infiltrates of the skin

Uncommon malignant tumors of the skin

Cutaneous metastases

Sunscreens and prevention of skin cancer

Topical steroids

Fundamentals of cutaneous surgery

Cryosurgery

Mohs surgery

Lasers in dermatology

Therapeutic photomedicine

Retinoids

Neonatal infections

Pediatric dermatology

Geriatric dermatology

Dermatoses of pregnancy

Disorders of the female genitalia

Disorders of the male genitalia

Disorders of the oral mucosa

Special considerations in skin of color

Cultural dermatology

Dermatologic emergencies

Occupational dermatology

Psychocutaneous diseases

Approaching the pruritic patient

Nail disorders

Dermatologic trivia.

Notes:

Revised edition of: Dermatology secrets plus / [edited by] James E. Fitzpatrick, Joseph G. Morelli. Fifth edition. [2016].

Description based on online resource; title from electronic title page (ClinicalKey, viewed on December 16, 2020).

ISBN:

0-323-70978-8