Product Description

Specifically designed for quick reference, this full-color resource focuses on the 250 diseases most likely seen in everyday practice. The revised and updated 2nd Edition features practical, clear advice on diagnosis and therapy, and includes anterior and posterior diagrams of where diseases may be found on the body as well as classifications of primary, secondary, and special lesions. Over 700 full-color, never-before published photographs show the classic manifestations of disease and rarer variations. Throughout the book, readers will also find pediatric considerations, clinical pearls, and advice on when to refer patients to a specialist. * Focuses on treatment and diagnosis of common entities, offering guidance on everyday cases. * Features a disorders index on the inner cover, making expert guidance fast and easy to find. * Provides helpful appendices that cover diagnosis by body region • lesion classification • quantity of cream to apply and dispense • and a dermatologic formulary. * Presents a bulleted outline format for easy reference.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9279 in Books
• Published on: 2004-12-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 672 pages

Review
Doody's Rating: * * *
The book is a good bargain for the information provided. General medical practitioners should find it useful in their practices. The treatment for common skin disorders is discussed in this second edition book. Good clinical tips are provided and special precautions for the pediatric population are highlighted in colored boxes.

The treatment approaches are well outlined. Some of the photographs appear to be copies of copies or were photographed too far away and the finer details in the skin are not very clear. Other photographs show excellent detail, such as the two pages showing the various clinical variation in seborrheic keratoses.

Weighted Numerical Score: 89

About the Author
Thomas P. Habif, MD, Adjunct Professor of Medicine Dermatology Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH; James I. Campbell, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Dermatology (Medicine), University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA; Shane Chapman, MD, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH; James Dinulos, MD, Darthmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH; and Kathryn A. Zug, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Dermatology), Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH

Customer Reviews

perfect for general practice
I am a family resident doing a rotation in dermatology and this is the book i am using. It is simple enough that you don't need an extensive background in derm to understand it, but it is complete enough to provide all the info you need. great pictures, clear explanations (skin/non skin findings, progression of the disease, treatment...) The color coded pictures of usual distribution are incredibly useful!
It is probably not enough for a derm resident, but for a rotation through derm, or for general practice, this is what you need.

Great photos, great dermatological synopsis
Those practitioners looking for a good overview of many dermatological conditions, with up to date treatments have found a pear in this Habib edition. This book stays on my desk or in a room - where I peruse through pictures or show patients pictures of others with their condition. Most dermatological atlas or text are incredibly expensive. The price makes this edition a MUST BUY.

Easy to reference, easy to help treat
I'm a Physician Assistant student working in a busy military hospital. This book is absolutely wonderful if you're looking for a quick diagnosis and treatment to common skin diseases. It's easy to reference, there are diagrams showing lesion distribution as well as beautiful pictures of common presentations, and an easy-to-reference treatment section. This won't cover everything, and you'll have to use a more comprehensive derm book for "zebras", but on the whole it's an excellent reference book in a general care environment.