The Washington Manual of Dermatology Diagnostics

Description

Master the nuances of dermatologic diagnosis, Washington Manual style! The Washington Manual family of references are universally respected as focused, user-friendly, clinically relevant handbooks that provide essential, “in-the-trenches” know how for physicians of all experience levels. The Washington Manual of Dermatology Diagnostics carries on this tradition, equipping you to efficiently evaluate the complete spectrum of skin disorders so you can manage them appropriately.

• Accurately diagnose a full range of skin diseases and disorders, from inflammatory conditions through infections and infestations, reactive disorders and drug eruptions, disorders of pigmentation, benign and malignant lesions, and disorders of the hair and nails, to cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease.
• Master dermatologic surgery techniques including biopsies, electrosurgery, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and wound healing.
• Effectively assess pediatric and geriatric conditions with complete, separate chapters on these important areas.
• Find the information you need quickly thanks to a compact, quick-reference format.
• Approach clinical challenges from any direction with appendices that organize differential diagnoses by primary lesion, morphological groups, and anatomical region, as well as pediatric differential diagnoses.

Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:

• Complete content with enhanced navigation
• A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
• Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
• Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
• Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
• Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Authors

M. Laurin Council, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Dermatology, Center for Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO

David Sheinbein, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Center for Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, St. Louis, MO

Lynn A. Cornelius, MD, Chief, Division of Dermatology, The Winifred and Emma Showman Professor of Dermatology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO