Dermatology for Advanced Practice Clinicians

Description

Dermatology for Advanced Practice Clinicians offers a practical approach to the care of common dermatosis. It comprehensively covers the basic science of lesion morphology and key diagnostic skills for exams. Chapters on common skin diseases walk you through everything you need to know, from the basic pathophysiology of the disease to epidemiology, common clinical presentations, diagnostics, differential diagnoses, management, complications, follow up, patient education, the need for referral or consultations, resources, and ICD-10 codes. A Special Considerations section addresses the unique needs of specific patient populations, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnancy.

Table of Contents

Ch 1 Basic Science & Diagnostic Approach
Ch 2 Topical Therapies and Corticosteroids
Ch 3 Eczematous Disorders
Ch 4 Acneiform Dermatoses
Ch 5 Papulosquamous Disorders
Ch 6 Pediatric Dermatology
Ch 7 Pigmented Lesions and Malignant Melanoma
Ch 8 Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
Ch 9 Bacterial infections
Ch10 Viral infections
Ch11 Benign Neoplasms
Ch12 Fungal and Yeast Infections
Ch13 Infestations, Stings, and Bites
Ch14 Hair and Nails
Ch15 Vesiculobullous and Autoimmune Disorders
Ch16 Hypersensitivities and Vasculitis
Ch17 Drug Eruptions
Ch18 Pigmentation and Light-related Dermatoses
Ch19 Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Malignancy
Ch 20 Neutrophilic and Granulomatous Disorders
Ch 21 Genital Dermatoses
Ch22 Wound Care
Ch23 Photoaging, Laser and Light therapy, Aesthetics
Ch24 Essential Dermatology Skills