Lawrence C. Parish - Böcker

Ranging from the Egypt of the Pharaohs to the present day, Historical Atlas of Dermatology and Dermatologists offers a unique insight into the history of dermatology and the influences that led to present practice. It sheds new light on the emergence of dermatology as a separate medical speciality and on some of the key players who have contributed to its development.Arranged as an illustrated time-line this volume features an exceptional range of historical plates such as 'Molluscum contagiosum', from Thomas Bateman's Delineations of Cutaneous Diseases, 1817, an 1869 painting of ichthyosis hystrix by Carl Heitzmann, and early experiments in ultraviolet therapy by Finsen and colleagues in 1903. The authors have selected individuals representative of each era, workers who dealt seriously with the dermatologic concerns of the day, or who through their opinions or behavior project the color and ambience of the period in which they lived. They have included typical examples of the books, journals, instruments, and devices that made up the annals and paraphernalia of the speciality as it evolved.In order to know where you are going, you have to know where you've been. The field of dermatology has been fragmented in the last 30 years. It is becoming increasingly difficult to answer the simple questions: What is dermatology and what is a dermatologist? Research dermatology, dermato-histopathology, pediatric dermatology, and the explosion of surgical techniques have all made their mark on how dermatology is practiced. Historical Atlas of Dermatology and Dermatologists explores the development of this field and where it may be going in the future.

A comprehensive source of information on variations found in skin diseases throughout the world is offered here. By considering the overall problems of hereditary variables, climate fluctuations, and therapeutic differences, this volume provides an appraisal of the diverse factors that make up the composite picture of cutaneous medicine. Divided by continent and then further organized into countries or regions, each entry presents basic information on the disease indigenous to the area, including its definition and symptoms, etiology, clinical manifestations, histopathology, appropriate laboratory tests, differential diagnosis, management, prevention and references. Additional chapters discuss the influence of travel and migration as well as of variables such as climate. 38 full color plates superbly illustrate the many variations of major dermatologic diseases. As technology has made global travel far quicker and more commonplace, this book is a must for all dermatologists, infectious disease specialists, and for all family practitioners and general internists.

practitioner up to date on the various aspects of conditions and diseases considered to be sexually transmitted. REFERENCES 1. Crissey JT, Denenholz DA: Development of the modern forms and concepts of syphilis. Clin Dermatol, 2(1):1-10, 1984. 2. Panconesi E, Mazzi M: The day syphilis came. Int 1 Dermatol, 23:284-286, 1984. 3. Washington AE, Johnson RE, Sanders LL: Chlamydia trachomatis infections in the United States: What are they costing us? lAMA, 257:2070-2074, 1987. 4. Bulkley LD: Syphilis in the Innocent. New York: Bailey and Fairchild, 1894. 5. Syphilis: Major perinatal killer. Med World Trib, 28(16):2, 1987. 6. Renshaw DC: Management of impotence. I. Psychological considerations. Clin Therap, 9:142-148,1987. Acknowledgments. We are very grateful to our teachers for the stimulation they provided in our studies of dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases. We partic- ularly acknowledge the impetus given by Herman Beerman, M.D., Emeritus Professor of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadel- phia. Our office staffs have been particularly helpful, and we would like to recognize the contributions of Mrs. Carmela Ciferni.Lastly, this book was conceived through the inspiration of Dr. Jerry Stone, late Senior Medical Editor of Springer-Verlag, New York. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania LAWRENCE CHARLES PARISH Vienna, Austria FRIEDRICH GSCHNAIT Contents Introduction...v Contributors...Xl ...What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases? Chapter 1 History ...3 ...LOIS Y. MATSUOKA Chapter 2 Definition...7 ...HARRY L. ARNOLD, JR. Diseases Chapter 3 Syphilis...11 ...JOHN THORNE CRISSEY Chapter 4 Endemic Treponematoses ...32 ...

Ranging from the Egypt of the Pharaohs to the present day, Historical Atlas of Dermatology and Dermatologists offers a unique insight into the history of dermatology and the influences that led to present practice. It sheds new light on the emergence of dermatology as a separate medical speciality and on some of the key players who have contributed to its development.Arranged as an illustrated time-line this volume features an exceptional range of historical plates such as 'Molluscum contagiosum', from Thomas Bateman's Delineations of Cutaneous Diseases, 1817, an 1869 painting of ichthyosis hystrix by Carl Heitzmann, and early experiments in ultraviolet therapy by Finsen and colleagues in 1903. The authors have selected individuals representative of each era, workers who dealt seriously with the dermatologic concerns of the day, or who through their opinions or behavior project the color and ambience of the period in which they lived. They have included typical examples of the books, journals, instruments, and devices that made up the annals and paraphernalia of the speciality as it evolved.In order to know where you are going, you have to know where you've been. The field of dermatology has been fragmented in the last 30 years. It is becoming increasingly difficult to answer the simple questions: What is dermatology and what is a dermatologist? Research dermatology, dermato-histopathology, pediatric dermatology, and the explosion of surgical techniques have all made their mark on how dermatology is practiced. Historical Atlas of Dermatology and Dermatologists explores the development of this field and where it may be going in the future.

A brilliant collection of colour pictures, augmented by appropriate discussion, describing both common and unusual afflictions. Sections on clinical manifestations, histologic findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment, complemented by significant references, have been written by selected authorities in the field. Dermatologists, dentists, and even primary care physicians will find this an indispensable volume in their practices.