Color Atlas of Dermatology

A beautifully illustrated and comprehensive pocket atlas of clinical dermatologyColor Atlas of Dermatology is an illustrated guide to the broad spectrum of dermatological pathologies. This easy-to-use book provides a wealth of practical knowledge essential in both daily practice and when planning treatment.The atlas organizes the main areas of clinical dermatology in a user-friendly formatpresenting short, precise descriptions on the left and illustrative images on the right. This text brings you the most practical and comprehensive information. It begins with the basic principles of dermatological practice, followed by a thorough study of each disease accompanied by techniques for diagnoses and treatment. Treatment procedures include surgery, pharmacotherapy, and the physical modalities. The instructive color plates are an invaluable aid in visualizing even the most complex relationships.Features:Hundreds of detailed images of actual cases, including graphic illustrations of diagnostic and therapeutic pathways Valuable treatment notes for all common dermatological conditions All of the current scientific knowledge of dermatology combined with the classic Thieme Flexibook layout with a double-page spreadThe Color Atlas of Dermatology is a handy clinical reference for dermatologists and general practitioners, as well as an excellent review tool for medical students.

Autorentext

Walter Burgdorf, MD. Tutzing, Germany

Klappentext

Handy compendium of diagnosis and therapy of the major dermatologic diseases, brief and to the point. Clear presentation of complex themes and therapy principles with the aid of descriptive color plates and concise texts A multitude of images and color plates to aid visual understanding Also useful for revision, e.g. before oral examinations Visualisaton of complex contexts and techniques using actual cases Covers pathophysiology, therapy, clinical hallmarks, histology images

Inhalt
I Basic Principles1 Introduction2 Embryology and Anatomy3 Biochemistry4 Physiology5 Immunology6 GeneticsII Diagnosis of Dermatologic Diseases7 Laboratory8 In-vivo Allergy Diagnosis9 Imaging ProceduresIII Treatment of Dermatologic Diseases10 Medical Therapy11 Physical Modes of Therapy12 Operative DermatologyIV Dermatologic Diseases13 Dermatologic Examinations14 Inflammatory Diseases of the Epidermis15 Inflammatory Diseases of the Dermal-Epidermal Junction16 Genetic Diseases of the Dermal-Epidermal Junction17 Inflammatory Diseases of the Dermis18 Inflammatory Diseases of the Subcutaneous Fat19 Genetic Diseases of the Connective Tissue20 Genetic Diseases of the Epidermis21 Tumors of the Epidermis22 Tumors of the Dermis and Subcutis23 Hematopoietic Tumors24 Disorders of Melanocytes and Pigmentation25 Diseases of Vascular System26 Diseases of Adnexal Structures27 Cutaneous Signs of Systemic Diseases28 Skin Diseases in Different Stages of Life29 Adverse Drug Reactions30 Genodermatoses31 Psychocutaneous Diseases32 Viral Diseases33 Bacterial Diseases34 Fungal Diseases35 Parasitic Diseases36 Sexually Transmitted Diseases37 HIV/AIDS38 Environmental DiseasesV Appendix