After graduating from West Point with a degree in engineering, and Indiana University with an MD, Dr. James trained in dermatology with an icon of the day, Richard Odom. Dr. Odom was the best of a long line of wonderful clinician-educators in military medicine and has remained a model for Dr. James as he has maintained an interest in all aspects of medical dermatology.In 1987, just 6 years after residency, Dr. James was named the Chief of Dermatology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. After 8 years at the helm, he moved into a position at a grand institution, the University of Pennsylvania, so that he could mostly teach, care for patients and write.Among his nearly 300 publications are many books, the most significant being Andrews' Diseases of the Skin (co-authorship of four editions), the Emedicine Dermatology text (founding editor) and the Military Medicine Textbook of Dermatology (editor).He enjoys the beach, exercising, reading and any activity with family and friends. Dirk M. Elston is Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

"...an impressive offering and in just over 1000 pages, provides the reader a solid reference resource. The book is chunky which is good as it is information rich and yet it remains a one volume production which I prefer.... It combines the richness of a superbly detailed reference book but also as expected, there are a rich collection of images which supplement the text. Importantly, the images are next to the text and help to illustrate the detailed text. Also, the printing quality of the images is superb and can easily be viewed and they are sharp and enhance the value of the text-certainly a high value, one stop shop single volume and detailed review of dermatology and will be very useful for both primary care and specialists as well other health care professionals such as nurse practitioners.... a great book to simply dip in and educate yourself,... it is readable, interesting and yet highly informative and as I said the images are a joy. The text is broken up into small sections which enhances the reading experience-a brilliant book to add to the learning journey." - Dr. Harry Brown, Geriatric Medicine Journal, June 2025"This dermatology book has engaging writing in a format from which learning is a pleasure.... The purpose is to act as an up-to-date reference for dermatologists and residents that discusses current therapies and pathophysiology and genetic mutations in detail of all known skin conditions....The book beautifully explains how to use a step ladder approach when choosing medications based on disease response,... [and] my favorite part of this book is the clinical photographs.... [It] holds a special place in my heart,... [the] one of the first dermatology books I purchased as a first-year resident at the recommendation of a colleague." ©Doody's Book Review Service, 2025, Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice) Doody's Score: 99, 5 Stars!

• 1. Skin: Basic Structure and Function2. Cutaneous Signs and Diagnosis3. Dermatoses Resulting From Physical Factors4. Pruritus and Neurocutaneous Dermatoses5. Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, and Noninfectious Immunodeficiency Disorders6. Contact Dermatitis and Drug Eruptions7. Erythema and Urticaria8. Connective Tissue Diseases9. Mucinoses10. Papulosquamous, Pustular, and Keratotic Disorders11. Acne12. Bacterial Infections13. Diseases Resulting From Fungi and Yeasts14. Viral Diseases15. Parasitic Infestations, Stings, and Bites16. Chronic Blistering Dermatoses17. Nutritional Diseases18. Diseases of Subcutaneous Fat19. Endocrine Diseases20. Abnormalities of Dermal Fibrous and Elastic Tissue21. Errors in Metabolism22. Genodermatoses and Congenital Anomalies23. Dermal and Subcutaneous Tumors24. Epidermal Nevi, Neoplasms, and Cysts25. Melanocytic Nevi and Neoplasms26. Macrophage/Monocyte Disorders27. Cutaneous Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Lymphoma, and Other Clonal Lymphoid Processes28. Diseases of the Skin Appendages29. Disorders of the Mucous Membranes30. Cutaneous Vascular Diseases31. Disturbances of Pigmentation32. Dermatologic Surgery33. Cutaneous Laser Surgery34. Cosmetic Dermatology