Dermatology, 5th Edition
For dermatology residents and trainees, as well as those in clinical practice, Dermatology is the leading reference for understanding, diagnosing, and treating the full spectrum of skin diseases—and is the key resource that residents rely on throughout their training and certification. Widely recognized for its easy-in, easy-out approach, this revised 5th Edition turns complex information into user-friendly visual content through the use of clear, templated chapters, digestible artwork, and easy-to-follow algorithms and tables. This two-volume masterwork provides complete, authoritative coverage of basic science, clinical practice of both adult and pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, and dermatologic surgery—more than any other source, making it the gold standard reference in the field today.
Key Features
- Simplifies complex content in a highly accessible, highly visual manner, with 1,100+ tables; 2,600+ figures, including numerous disease classification algorithms as well as diagnostic and therapeutic pathways; and over 1,500 additional figures and tables online.
- Utilizes weighted differential diagnosis tables and a "ladder" approach to therapeutic interventions.
- Features an intuitive organization and color-coded sections that allows for easy and rapid access to the information you need.
- Retains an emphasis on clinicopathologic correlations, with photomicrographs demonstrating key histologic findings adjacent to clinical images of the same disorder.
- Contains updated treatment information throughout, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and monoclonal antibodies for a wide range of conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, vitiligo, and skin cancers.
- Provides up-to-date information on genetic and molecular markers and next-generation sequencing as it applies to dermatologists.
- Features new videos, including cryosurgical and suturing techniques, treatment of rhinophyma via electrosection, and neuromodulator treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis.
- Includes new WHO classifications of skin tumors, new FDA pregnancy drug labeling, and new ACR/EULAR criteria for vasculitis and lupus erythematosus.
- Includes new sections on confocal microscopy and artificial intelligence.
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Author Information
By Jean L. Bologna, MD, Professor of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; Julie V. Schaffer, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Hackensack, NJ, USA and Lorenzo Cerrone, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Director Dermatopathology Unit, Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Dermatology, 5th Edition is an authoritative textbook presenting comprehensive information on the diagnosis, treatment and management of skin diseases. This fifth edition presents the latest scientific discoveries, clinical practices, and technological innovations in the field of dermatology, while offering broad coverage of the various aspects of skin diseases.
The textbook begins with basic principles of skin anatomy and physiology that are essential to understanding the pathophysiology of various skin diseases. It examines the different types of skin structures, functions and interactions, which is important for diagnosis and treatment.
Subsequent chapters of the textbook provide a comprehensive overview of various skin diseases, including infectious, immune, allergic, neoplastic, and congenital skin diseases. Each disease is presented with its clinical and laboratory features, differential diagnoses, treatment methods, and prognosis, essential to understanding its natural history and management.
One of the key highlights of Dermatology, 5th Edition is the inclusion of a wealth of illustrations, including photographs, diagrams and histopathological images, which further explain the various skin diseases. This visual material helps to better understand clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria and the effectiveness of different therapeutic approaches.
In addition, the textbook also offers extensive information on specific topics such as dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, dermatologic procedures and investigations, and the management of skin diseases in special populations such as children, pregnant women, and older patients.
An important aspect of the textbook is its up-to-dateness. The editors and authors have collected the latest data from the scientific literature and clinical practice to provide readers with the most up-to-date information on the diagnosis, treatment and management of skin diseases.
Dermatology, 5th Edition is a valuable source of knowledge for dermatologists, medical students, and other health professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. It combines up-to-date theory with practical guidance and visual material, offering a comprehensive and accessible source of information for anyone interested in this important area of medicine.
