Concise reference on evaluating and treating dermatologic diseases.

Arranged to contain key elements of the main text, such as differential diagnosis and therapy, this quick reference pocket guide is an essential supplement to the text and serves as an ideal study aid. Sections are conveniently organized by clinical presentation and then divided into chapters on individual diseases, making it easy to locate a full range of dermatologic conditions. Each disease is discussed in terms of its definition, clinical description, pathology, differential diagnosis and treatment. This uniform structure makes it simple for readers to retrieve the clinical guidance they need. Extensive tables offer at-a-glance access to important data. Superb figures depict significant nuances of presentation and technique. Leading specialists provide interdisciplinary coverage of clinical dermatology, dermatopathology, and dermatologic surgery. Cross-referenced to Arndt et al: Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, allow readers to turn to the 2-volume set for authoritative, in-depth information on pathology, disease mechanisms, and much more.

Packed with full-color photographs and illustrations, it covers the diagnosis and treatment of more than 100 of most common and serious skins disorders that you are likely to encounter in practice.

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Procedures in Office Practice, by Drs. Richard Usatine, John Pfenninger, Daniel Stulberg, and Rebecca Small, provides you with the clear, step-by-step guidance you need to provide these options to your patients. Full-color photographs and drawings in combination with high-definition narrated videos clearly demonstrate key procedures, including skin biopsies, cryosurgery, electrosurgery, botulinum toxin injections, and more. Access to the full text, and a downloadable image bank online at www.expertconsult.com make this an ideal reference for performing key dermatologic and cosmetic procedures in your practice. Access the fully searchable contents and downloadable image bank online at www.expertconsult.com. Incorporate key dermatologic and cosmetic procedures into your practice with coverage of using dermoscopy to more accurately detect skin cancer, the latest information on lasers, botulinum toxin injections and dermal fillers, the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant lesions, and more. See how to perform each procedure clearly from detailed, full-color photographs and drawings and step-by-step instructions. Maximize the value of providing dermatologic and cosmetic procedures with guidance on combination treatments as well as coding and billing details.

Annotation A concise and easy-to-use guide on dermatologic therapies. Provides health care professionals with a working knowledge of the vast array of drugs available for treatment. Features an alphabetical listing of therapeutics, inclusion of over 75 diseases, and over 100 dermatologic with contraindications and side-effects all cross-referenced to generic name.

This pocket guide presents more than 500 surgical procedures! State-of-the-art revisions familiarize the reader with new standards of excellence for care of the surgical patient in the perioperative environment. For each procedure, you’ll find a definition, discussion, description of the surgery, preparation of the patient, skin preparation, draping technique, instrumentation, supplies, and special notes pertinent to that surgery.