Designed to provide expert advice on diagnosing dermatologic presentations when a specialist isn’t available, The Washington Manual® of Dermatology Diagnostics, 2nd Edition, edited by Drs. M. Laurin Council and Lynn A. Cornelius, offers concise, high-yield content that reflects recent advances in the field. This practical volume in the Lippincott Manual series presents brief, logical approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of common dermatologic problems, organized by category of skin disorder to be especially useful when you haven’t yet made a diagnosis. This popular handbook addresses challenges faced by dermatology residents, interns, family medicine physicians, and medical students, plus offers practical solutions and expert guidance—all in one portable and user-friendly resource.Covers a full range of skin diseases and disorders, including pediatric and geriatric conditions, as well as dermatologic surgery techniques such as biopsies, electrosurgery, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and moreProvides consistent, easy-to-grasp information for each condition: background, clinical presentation, evaluation (including DDx tables), and treatmentContains numerous full-color images of dermatologic presentationsIncludes two new chapters on Aesthetic Dermatology and Skin of Color, with increased images throughout that feature skin of colorShares the experience and knowledge of Washington University faculty physicians and fellows in dermatology and related fields

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 navigationA powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the webCross-linked pages , references, and more for easy navigationHighlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the textAbility to take and share notes with friends and colleaguesQuick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Designed to provide expert advice on diagnosing dermatologic presentations when a specialist isn’t available, The Washington Manual® of Dermatology Diagnostics, 2nd Edition, edited by Drs. M. Laurin Council and Lynn A. Cornelius, offers concise, high-yield content that reflects recent advances in the field. This practical volume in the Lippincott Manual series presents brief, logical approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of common dermatologic problems, organized by category of skin disorder to be especially useful when you haven’t yet made a diagnosis. This popular handbook addresses challenges faced by dermatology residents, interns, family medicine physicians, and medical students, plus offers practical solutions and expert guidance—all in one portable and user-friendly resource.Covers a full range of skin diseases and disorders, including pediatric and geriatric conditions, as well as dermatologic surgery techniques such as biopsies, electrosurgery, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and moreProvides consistent, easy-to-grasp information for each condition: background, clinical presentation, evaluation (including DDx tables), and treatmentContains numerous full-color images of dermatologic presentationsIncludes two new chapters on Aesthetic Dermatology and Skin of Color, with increased images throughout that feature skin of colorShares the experience and knowledge of Washington University faculty physicians and fellows in dermatology and related fields

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 navigationA powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the webCross-linked pages , references, and more for easy navigationHighlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the textAbility to take and share notes with friends and colleaguesQuick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use