Main description:

A beautifully illustrated and comprehensive pocket atlas of clinical dermatology

Color 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 format-presenting 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 spread

The Color Atlas of Dermatology is a handy clinical reference for dermatologists and general practitioners, as well as an excellent review tool for medical students.

Contents:

I Basic Principles

1 Introduction

2 Embryology and Anatomy

3 Biochemistry

4 Physiology

5 Immunology

6 Genetics

II Diagnosis of Dermatologic Diseases

7 Laboratory

8 In-vivo Allergy Diagnosis

9 Imaging Procedures

III Treatment of Dermatologic Diseases

10 Medical Therapy

11 Physical Modes of Therapy

12 Operative Dermatology

IV Dermatologic Diseases

13 Dermatologic Examinations

14 Inflammatory Diseases of the Epidermis

15 Inflammatory Diseases of the Dermal-Epidermal Junction

16 Genetic Diseases of the Dermal-Epidermal Junction

17 Inflammatory Diseases of the Dermis

18 Inflammatory Diseases of the Subcutaneous Fat

19 Genetic Diseases of the Connective Tissue

20 Genetic Diseases of the Epidermis

21 Tumors of the Epidermis

22 Tumors of the Dermis and Subcutis

23 Hematopoietic Tumors

24 Disorders of Melanocytes and Pigmentation

25 Diseases of Vascular System

26 Diseases of Adnexal Structures

27 Cutaneous Signs of Systemic Diseases

28 Skin Diseases in Different Stages of Life

29 Adverse Drug Reactions

30 Genodermatoses

31 Psychocutaneous Diseases

32 Viral Diseases

33 Bacterial Diseases

34 Fungal Diseases

35 Parasitic Diseases

36 Sexually Transmitted Diseases

37 HIV/AIDS

38 Environmental Diseases

V Appendix