Description
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- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Table of Contents
Top 100 SecretsI. GENERAL1. Structure and Function of the Skin2. Morphology of Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions3. Diagnostic TechniquesII. INHERITED DISORDERS4. Disorders of Keratinization5. Neurocutaneous Disorders6. Mechanobullous DisordersIII. INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS7. Papulosquamous Skin Eruptions8. Eczema Dermatitis9. Contact Dermatitis10. Vesiculobullous Disorders11. Pustular Eruptions12. Lichenoid Skin Eruptions13. Granulomatous Diseases of the Skin14. Drug Eruptions15. Vasculitis16. Deposition Disorders17. Photosensitive Dermatitis18. Disorders of Pigmentation19. Panniculitis20. Alopecia21. Acne and Acneiform Eruptions22. Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases23. Urticaria and AngioedemaIV. INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS24. Viral Exanthems25. Bullous Viral Eruptions26. Warts and Molluscum Contagiosum27. Bacterial Infections28. Sexually Transmitted Diseases29. Mycobacterial Infections30. Superficial Fungal Infections31. Deep Fungal Infections32. Parasitic Infestations33. Arthropod Bites and StingsV. CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF INTERNAL DISEASES34. Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Malignancy35. Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrinologic Disease36. Skin Signs of Gastrointestinal Disease37. Cutaneous Manifestations of Renal Disease38. Cutaneous Manifestations of AIDS39. Cutaneous Signs of Nutritional DisturbancesVI. BENIGN TUMORS OF THE SKIN40. Benign Melanocytic Tumors41. Vascular and Lymphatic Neoplasms42. Fibrous Tumors of the SkinVII. MALIGNANT TUMORS OF THE SKIN43. Common Cutaneous Malignancies44. Melanoma45. Leukemic and Lymphomatous Infiltrates of the Skin46. Uncommon Malignant Tumors of the Skin47. Cutaneous MetastasesVIII. TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS48. Sunscreens and Prevention of Skin Cancer49. Topical Steroids50. Fundamentals of Cutaneous Surgery51. Cryosurgery52. Mohs Surgery53. Lasers in Dermatology54. Therapeutic Photomedicine55. RetinoidsIX. SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS56. Neonatal Infections57. Pediatric Dermatology58. Geriatric Dermatology59. Dermatoses of Pregnancy60. Disorders of the Female Genitalia61. Disorders of the Male Genitalia62. Disorders of the Oral Mucosa63. Special Considerations in Skin of Color64. Cultural DermatologyX. EMERGENCIES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS65. Dermatologic Emergencies66. Occupational Dermatology67. Psychocutaneous Diseases68. Approaching the Pruritic Patient69. Nail Disorders70. Dermatologic Trivia
