Dermatology

Basic Principles of Dermatology -- Anatomy and Physiology -- Skin Development and Maintenance -- Molecular Biology -- Immunology -- Cutaneous Neurophysiology -- Pruritus and Dysesthesia -- Psychocutaneous Diseases -- Psoriasis -- Other Papulosquamous Disorders -- Erythroderma -- Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Dermatoses -- Atopic Dermatitis -- Other Eczematous Eruptions -- Allergic Contact Dermatitis -- Irritant Contact Dermatitis -- Occupational Dermatoses -- Dermatoses Due to Plants -- Urticaria and Angioedema -- Figurate Erythemas -- Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis -- Drug Reactions -- Purpura : Mechanisms and Differential Diagnosis -- Cutaneous Manifestations of Microvascular Occlusion Syndromes -- Cutaneous Vasculitis -- Eosinophilic Dermatoses -- Neutrophilic Dermatoses -- Pregnancy Dermatoses -- The Biology of the Basement Membrane Zone -- Pemphigus -- Pemphigoid Group -- Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis -- Epidermolysis Bullosa -- Other Vesiculobullous Diseases -- Vesiculobullous and Erosive Diseases in the Newborn -- Structure and Function of Eccrine, Apocrine and Sebaceous Glands -- Acne Vulgaris -- Rosacea and Related Disorders -- Folliculitis and Other Follicular Disorders -- Diseases of the Eccrine and Apocrine Sweat Glands -- Autoantibodies Encountered in Patients with Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases -- Lupus Erythematosus -- Dermatomyositis -- Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and Related Disorders -- Morphea and Lichen Sclerosus -- Other Rheumatologic Diseases -- Mucinoses -- Amyloidosis -- Deposition Diseases -- Porphyria -- Calcifying and Ossifying Disorders of the Skin -- Nutritional Diseases -- Graft-versus-Host Disease -- Dermatologic Manifestations in Patients with Systemic Disease -- Basic Principles of Genetics -- Genetic Basis of Cutaneous Diseases -- Biology of Keratinocytes -- Ichthyoses, Erythrokeratodermas and Related Disorders -- Keratodermas -- Darier Disease and Hailey-Hailey Disease -- Primary Immunodeficiencies -- Neurofibromatosis and Tuberous Sclerosis -- Mosaicism and Linear Lesions -- Other Genodermatoses -- Developmental Anomalies -- Melanocyte Biology -- Vitiligo and Other Disorders of Hypopigmentation -- Disorders of Hyperpigmentation -- Biology of Hair and Nails -- Alopecias -- Hypertrichosis and Hirsutism -- Nail Disorders -- Oral Disease -- Anogenital (Non-venereal) Disease -- Bacterial Diseases -- Mycobacterial Infections -- Rickettsial Diseases -- Fungal Diseases -- Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Infection -- Human Papillomaviruses -- Human Herpesviruses -- Other Viral Diseases -- Sexually Transmitted Infections -- Protozoa and Worms -- Infestations -- Bites and Stings -- Ultraviolet Light -- Photodermatologic Disorders -- Environmental and Sports-Related Skin Diseases -- Signs of Drug Abuse -- Skin Signs of Abuse -- Histiocytoses -- Xanthomas -- Non-infectious Granulomas -- Foreign Body Reactions -- Biology of the Extracellular Matrix -- Perforating Diseases -- Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue -- Dermal Hypertrophies -- Atrophies of Connective Tissue -- Panniculitis -- Lipodystrophies -- Vascular Biology -- Infantile Hemangiomas -- Vascular Malformations -- Ulcers -- Other Vascular Disorders -- Principles of Tumor Biology and Pathogenesis of BCCs and SCCs -- Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Benign Epidermal Tumors and Proliferations -- Cysts -- Adnexal Neoplasms -- Benign Melanocytic Neoplasms -- Melanoma -- Vascular Neoplasms and Neoplastic-like Proliferations -- Neural and Neuroendocrine Neoplasms (Other than Neurofibromatosis) -- Fibrous and Fibrohistiocytic Proliferations of the Skin and Tendons -- Muscle, Adipose and Cartilage Neoplasms -- Mastocytosis -- B-Cell Lymphomas of the Skin -- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma -- Other Lymphoproliferative and Myeloproliferative Diseases -- Cutaneous Metastases -- Public Health and Dermatology -- Skin Barrier and Transdermal Drug Delivery -- Glucocorticosteroids -- Retinoids -- Antimicrobial Drugs -- Immunomodulators -- Other Topical Medications -- Systemic Drugs -- Drug Interactions -- Sunscreens -- Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- Ultraviolet Therapy -- Photodynamic Therapy -- Lasers and Other Energy Technologies - Principles & Skin Interactions -- Laser Therapy -- Cryosurgery -- Radiotherapy -- Electrosurgery -- Biology of Wound Healing -- Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck -- Anesthesia -- Wound Closure Materials and Instruments -- Dressings -- Biopsy Techniques and Basic Excisions -- Flaps -- Grafts -- Nail Surgery -- Mohs Surgery -- Surgical Complications and Optimizing Outcomes -- Evaluation of Beauty and the Aging Face -- Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals -- Chemical and Mechanical Skin Resurfacing -- Phlebology and Treatment of Leg Veins -- Liposuction -- Hair Restoration -- Soft Tissue Augmentation -- Botulinum Toxin.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Dermatology, edited by world authorities Jean L. Bolognia, MD, Joseph L. Jorizzo, MD, and Julie V. Schaffer, MD, is an all-encompassing medical reference book that puts the latest practices in dermatologic diagnosis and treatment at your fingertips. It delivers more comprehensive coverage of basic science, clinical practice, pediatric dermatology, and dermatologic surgery than you'll find in any other source. Whether you're a resident or an experienced practitioner, you'll have the in-depth, expert, up-to-the-minute answers you need to overcome any challenge you face in practice.