Decision-Making in Dermatology,
Edition 1Editors: Edited by Jennifer L. Hsiao, MD, Vivian Y. Shi, MD and Scott D. Worswick, MD
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Think systematically and follow a logical sequence throughout the steps of diagnostic decisions with Decision-Making in Dermatology. This valuable resource is perfect for dermatologists and trainees, as well as internists and family medicine physicians who need to make informed decisions about their patients' care on a day-to-day basis. Practical and easy to use, it’s filled with work-up and diagnostic algorithms and clinical images that provide easy-to-follow guidance when encountering patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar or complex. Each point-of-care algorithm represents a common dermatologic disorder or disease, and offers a concise visual representation that clearly guides you through the steps of efficient and effective decision making.
Key Features
- Contains more than 90 algorithms covering commonly encountered dermatologic symptoms and signs
- Outlines the key decision points in patient work-up, providing a wealth of systematic information that ensures you take into account the physical signs and test results that will guide your diagnosis
- Presents an algorithm on one page and instructional text for key nodes within the algorithm on the facing page, with clinical images incorporated throughout
- Provides step-by-step guidance for diagnosis of eczematous rashes, urticarial rashes, palmoplantar pustules, mucosal ulcers, localized and disseminated vesicles/bullae, isolated erythema, hair disorders, vascular anomalies, and much more
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
About the author
Edited by Jennifer L. Hsiao, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Director, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Specialty Clinic, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA; Vivian Y. Shi, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA and Scott D. Worswick, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine, USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Part 1 Erythema Without Scale
1. Facial Erythema
2 Red Scrotum/Vulva
3. Intertriginous Erythema
4. Acral Erythema
5. Isolated Erythema
6. Generalized Erythema
7. Annular and Figurate Erythemas
8. Flagellate Erythema
Part 2 Skin Hardening
9. Localized Skin Hardening
10. Diffuse Skin Hardening
Part 3 Sloughing Skin
11. Localized Skin Sloughing
12. Generalized Sloughing Skin
Part 4 Nodules
13. Purple Plums
14. Hard Nodules
15. Isolated Chronic Nodule
16. Acute or Recurrent Nodules
17. Diffuse Chronic Nodules
Part 5 Vesicle/Bullae
18. Localized Vesicles/Bullae
19. Generalized Vesicles and Bullae
Part 6 Ulcers/Erosions
20. Oral Ulcers
21. Anogenital Ulcers
22. Cutaneous Ulcer(s)
23. Acral Ulcers
24. Punched Out Erosions
Part 7 Papules and Plaques
25. Verrucous Papules and Plaques
26. Spiny Papules
27. Targetoid Papules
28. Monomorphic Papules
29. Umbilicated Papules
30. Acneiform Papules
31. Perforating Papules
32. Edematous, "Juicy" Papules
33. Annular Papules and Plaques
34. Linear Papules and Plaques
35. Dermal Papules and Plaques
36. Perifollicular Papules
37. Pityriasiform Papules and Plaques
38. Lichenoid Papules and Plaques
39. Eczematous Papules and Plaques
40. Psoriasiform Papules and Plaques
41. Morbilliform Rash
42. Erythroderma
43. Palmoplantar Papules and Plaques
44. Periorificial Papules and Plaques
45. Groin/Genital Papules and Plaques with Scale
46. Axillary Papules and Plaques with Scale
Part 8 Pustules
47. Scalp Pustules
48. Palmoplantar Pustules
49. Localized Pustules
50. Generalized Pustules
Part 9 Vascular
51. Telangiectasias
52. Vascular Birthmarks
53. Bright Red Vascular Papule(s)
54. Petechiae
55. Macular Purpura
56. Palpable Purpura
57. Retiform Purpura
Part 10 Urticaria
58. Acute Urticaria
59. Chronic Urticaria
60. Urticaria with Other Symptoms
Part 11 Poikiloderma
61. Inherited Poikiloderma
62. Acquired Poikiloderma
Part 12 Atrophy
63. Epidermal Atrophy
64. Dermal Aatrophy and Lipoatrophy
Part 13 Pigment Disorders
65. Facial Hyperpigmentation
66. Other Localized Hyperpigmentation
67. Generalized Hyperpigmentation
68. Hypopigmented Macules
69. Depigmented Skin
Part 14 Colorful Isolated Lesions
70. Black Lesion
71. Blue Lesion
72. Brown Lesion
73. Pink Lesion
74. Yellow Lesion
Part 15 Pruritus (Without Primary Findings)
75. Scalp Pruritus
76. Anogenital Pruritus
77. Other Localized Pruritus
78. General Pruritus
Part 16 Photodistributed Rash
79. Acute Photodistributed Rash
80. Chronic Photodistributed Rash
Part 17 Sweating Disorder
81. Hyperhidrosis
82. Anhidrosis/Hypohidrosis
Part 18 Pregnancy Rash
83. Pregnancy Dermatoses
Part 19 Lip Disorder
84. Facial Swelling
85. Cheilitis
86. Lip Lesions
Part 20 Hair Disorders
87. Focal Alopecia
88. Diffuse Alopecia
89. Hypertrichosis
90. Hirsutism
Part 21 Nail Disorders
91. Nail Shape Changes
92. Discolored Nails
93. Transverse/Longitudinal Nail Changes
94. Thickened Nails
95. Other Textural Nail Changes
96. Isolated Growth on Nail