Synopses & Reviews
A full-color review of the entire field of dermatology! "Ali's book is a much-needed, succinct, accessible and affordably priced overview of clinical dermatology that will be a tremendous aid to dermatologists in training and those seeking a quick review of commonly tested subjects."--Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (on the first edition)
Featuring more than 350 full-color illustrations and concise, at-a-glance text, Dermatology: A Pictorial Review delivers a complete overview of clinical dermatology. Covering topics as diverse as hair, nail, and skin disease to cosmetic dermatology and the treatment of skin cancer, this well-illustrated guide will prove invaluable as a review for certification, recertification, or any other dermatology examination.
Features:
- 350 full-color illustrations that prepare you for what you will see in clinical practice
- 400 multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations
- Quick-read bulleted text that focuses on high-yield facts
Content that spans the entire field of dermatology:
Hair Findings, Eye Findings, Nail Findings, Fungal Disease, Cutaneous Infestations, Contact Dermatitis, Dermatologic Medications, Pediatric Dermatology, Vascular Tumors and Malformations, Autoimmune Bullous Diseases, Radiologic Findings, Electron Microscopy, Surgery and Anatomy, Cosmetic Dermatology, Bacterial Diseases, Immunology Review, Viral Diseases, Basic Science Review, Nutrition Related Diseases, Cutaneous Findings Related to Pregnancy, Histologic Stains and Special Studies, Genital Dermatology, Cutaneous Malignancies, Dermoscopy, Cutaneous Manifestations of Rhematologic Diseases, Biostatistics, Cutaneous Manifestations of Metabolic, Oral Pathology, Pigmentary Disorders; Disorders of Cornification, Infiltration, and Inflammation; Disorders of Fat, Genodermatosis, Cutaneous Tumors, Boards Fodder
Synopsis
The only full-color, fully illustrated dermatology board review! Features 500 board-exam type questions based on 300 color photographs. Not just a certification or recertification tool, dermatologists and primary care providers will also find it valuable as a comparative reference on skin disorders.
Synopsis
This long-awaited, richly illustrated text fills a critical need in the dermatology literature. For the first time, this one-stop resource examines the most critical dermatologic topics in an easy-to-follow, full-color format. Ideal as a quick reference for residents on rounds or dermatologists taking their written Board or recertification exams,
Dermatology: A Pictorial Review is also invaluable as a visual guide to differential diagnosis for clinicians.
Dermatology: A Pictorial Review features:
- Over 300 color photographs that illuminate the full scope of dermatologic conditions seen in clinical practice
- Up-to-date coverage that reflects the very latest thinking and research perspectives in the field
- A far-reaching overview of skin problems that are of concern across medical specialties, from vascular tumors and lesions to viral diseases
- An emphasis on need-to-know dermatological conditions such as infections, reactions to medications, dermatitis, and blistering
- Easy-to-read content that contains minimal text for maximum clarity
- And much more!
With its full-color pictorial review format and streamlined question and answer organization, Dermatology: A Pictorial Review optimizes the study of dermatology. It's the quickest, most convenient way to prepare dermatologic exam questions-and a practical, diagnosis-speeding resource that belongs on every dermatologist's shelf.
About the Author
Asra Ali, MD
University of Texas Medical School
Assistant Professor
Department of Dermatology
Houston, TX
Table of Contents
Hair FindingsEye FindingsNail FindingsFungal DiseasesParasitesContact DermatitisDrug ReactionPediatric DermatologyVascular Tumors and Lesions Immune Bullous DiseaseRadiologic FindingsElectron MicrographsSurgery ReviewCosmetic DermatologyBacterial DiseasesImmunology ReviewViral DiseasesBasic ScienceNutritional DeficienciesDisorders of PregnancyDermatopathology ReviewSkin Cancer ReviewFat Related DiseaseDeposition Disorder DiseasesMnemonicsSample Questions