Differential Diagnosis for the Dermatologist [Paperback]

When faced with a challenging dermatologic problem, physicians are often required to perform a time-consuming search through large dermatologic texts in order to find information that will assist in the necessary differential diagnosis. This comprehensive and concise handbook is designed to simplify this process dramatically, permitting rapid identification of the correct diagnosis. Hundreds of dermatologic diagnoses, morphologic features, drug-induced disorders, extracutaneous manifestations, histologic findings, and random other findings are listed in alphabetical order and in a homogeneous, reader-friendly structure. The differential diagnoses are shown under each main diagnosis, sorted according to similarity with that diagnosis. Since the first edition, approaching 50 new diagnoses have been added, and many new images included. This easily portable book will be of great value for dermatologists and all who deal with dermatologic diseases.This book lists hundreds of dermatological diagnoses, morphologic features, drug-induced disorders, extracutaneous manifestations and more, arranged to speed identification of the correct diagnosis. The new edition adds some 50 new diagnoses and many images.

The Chief Complaint.- The Past Medical History, Social History, and Review of Systems.- The Physical Exam.- The Biopsy.- The Laboratory Results.- The Diagnosis.- Quick Glossary.

Dr. Scott M. Jackson is a practicing dermatologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center, New Orleans. He gained his MD from the LSU Health Sciences Center in 2003, and received the Henry W. Jolly Award for the top graduating medical student in dermatology. The previous year he had been awarded membership of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. In 2007 he received the LSU Resident of the Year Award and also the Louisiana Dermatological Society Annual Peterkin Award.Dr. Lee T.l+