Description
Think systematically and follow a logical sequence throughout the steps of diagnostic decisions with Decision-Making in Dermatology. This valuable resource is perfect for dermatologists and trainees, as well as internists and family medicine physicians who need to make informed decisions about their patients' care on a day-to-day basis. Practical and easy to use, it's filled with work-up and diagnostic algorithms and clinical images that provide easy-to-follow guidance when encountering patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar or complex. Each point-of-care algorithm represents a common dermatologic disorder or disease, and offers a concise visual representation that clearly guides you through the steps of efficient and effective decision making.- Contains more than 90 algorithms covering commonly encountered dermatologic symptoms and signs.- Outlines the key decision points in patient work-up, providing a wealth of systematic information that ensures you take into account the physical signs and test results that will guide your diagnosis.- Presents an algorithm on one page and instructional text for key nodes within the algorithm on the facing page, with clinical images incorporated throughout.- Provides step-by-step guidance for diagnosis of eczematous rashes, urticarial rashes, palmoplantar pustules, mucosal ulcers, localized and disseminated vesicles/bullae, isolated erythema, hair disorders, vascular anomalies, and much more.- Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Table of Contents
PART I Erythema Without Scale1. Facial Erythema2. Red Scrotum/Vulva (Nonscaly Entities)3. Intertriginous Erythema4. Acral Erythema5. Isolated Erythema6. Generalized Erythema7. Annular and Figurate Erythemas8. Flagellate ErythemaPART II Skin Hardening9. Localized Skin Hardening10. Diffuse Skin HardeningPART III Sloughing Skin11. Localized Skin Sloughing12. Generalized Sloughing SkinPART IV Nodules13. Purple Plums14. Hard Nodules15. Isolated Chronic Nodule16. Acute or Recurrent Nodules17. Diffuse Chronic NodulesPART V Vesicles/Bullae18. Localized Vesicles/Bullae19. Generalized Vesicles and BullaePART VI Ulcers/Erosions20. Oral Ulcers21. Anogenital Ulcers22. Cutaneous Ulcer(s)23. Acral Ulcers24. Punched-Out ErosionsPART VII Papules and Plaques25. Verrucous Papules and Plaques26. Spiny Papules27. Targetoid Papules28. Monomorphic Papules29. Umbilicated Lesions30. Acneiform Papules31. Perforating Papules32. Edematous, "Juicy" Papules33. Annular Papules and Plaques34. Linear Papules and Plaques35. Dermal Papules and Plaques36. Perifollicular Papules37. Pityriasiform Papules and Plaques38. Lichenoid Papules and Plaques39. Eczematous Papules and Plaques40. Psoriasiform Papules and Plaques41. Morbilliform Rash42. Erythroderma43. Palmoplantar Papules and Plaques44. Periorificial Papules and Plaques45. Groin/Genital Papules and Plaques With Scale46. Axillary PapulePART VIII Pustules47. Scalp Pustules48. Palmoplantar Pustules49. Localized Pustules50. Generalized PustulesPART IX Vascular51. Telangiectasias52. Vascular Birthmarks53. Bright Red Vascular Papule(s)54. Petechiae55. Macular Purpura56. Palpable Purpura57. Retiform PurpuraPART X Urticaria58. Acute Urticaria59. Chronic Urticaria60. Urticaria With Other SymptomsPART XI Poikiloderma61. Inherited Poikiloderma62. Acquired PoikilodermaPART XII Atrophy63. Epidermal Atrophy64. Dermal Atrophy and LipoatrophyPART XIII Pigment Disorders65. Facial Hyperpigmentation66. Other Localized Hyperpigmentation67. Generalized Hyperpigmentation68. Hypopigmented Macules69. Depigmented SkinPART XIV Colorful Isolated Lesions70. Black Lesions71. Blue Lesions72. Brown Lesions73. Pink Lesions74. Yellow LesionsPART XV Pruritus (Without Primary Findings)75. Scalp Pruritus76. Anogenital Pruritus77. Other Localized Pruritus78. General PruritusPART XVI Photodistributed Rash79. Acute Photodistributed Rash80. Chronic Photodistributed RashPART XVII Sweating Disorder81. Hyperhidrosis82. Anhidrosis/HypohidrosisPART XVIII Pregnancy Rash83. Pregnancy DermatosesPART XIX Lip Disorders84. Facial Swelling85. Cheilitis86. Lip LesionsPART XX Hair Disorders87. Focal Alopecia88. Diffuse Alopecia89. Hypertrichosis90. HirsutismPART XXI Nail Disorders91. Nail Shape Changes92. Discolored Nails93. Transverse/Longitudinal Nail Changes94. Thickened Nails95. Other Textural Nail Changes96. Isolated Nail Growths
