Goodheart's photoguide to common skin disorders : diagnosis and management

The first prize winner in dermatology in the 2004 British Medical Association Book Competition, **Goodheart's Photoguide of Common Skin Disorders** is now in its newly revised Third Edition. This easy-to-use reference helps practitioners quickly diagnose common skin disorders and determine appropriate treatment options. More than 900 full-color photographs—enlarged for greater clarity in this edition—speed diagnosis by showing the distinguishing characteristics of each disorder and providing clear comparisons between similar looking conditions. The book also includes formulary tables of leading topical and systemic agents by generic and brand name; patient handouts in English and Spanish; and step-by-step descriptions of basic dermatologic procedures. The Third Edition features many new photographs, updated treatment sections, a new chapter on pediatric and geriatric dermatology, and many more patient handouts. The appendix on brand names of dermatologic medications in various countries now includes India and Canada. A companion Website will offer customizable English and Spanish patient handouts, an image bank complete with additional images, and the fully searchable text. Foreword / Warren R. Heymann -- Illustrated Glossary Of Basic Skin Lesions -- Topical Therapy -- Pt. 1. Common Skin Conditions: Diagnosis And Management -- 1. Acne And Related Disorders -- 2. Eczema -- 3. Psoriasis -- 4. Inflammatory Eruptions Of Unknown Cause -- 5. Superficial Bacterial Infections, Folliculitis, And Hidradenitis Suppurativa -- 6. Superficial Viral Infections -- 7. Superficial Fungal Infections -- 8. Viral Exanthems / Kenneth Howe -- 9. Bacterial Exanthems / Kenneth Howe And Herbert P. Goodheart -- 10. Hair And Scalp Disorders Resulting In Hair Loss / Herbert P. Goodheart And Hendrik Uyttendaele -- 11. Hirsutism -- 12. Disorders Of The Mouth, Lips, And Tongue -- 13. Diseases And Abnormalities Of Nails -- 14. Pigmentary Disorders -- 15. Pruritus: The Itchy Patient -- 16. Xerosis: The Dry Patient -- 17. Drug Eruptions -- 18. Diseases Of Vasculature -- 19. Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Mary Ruth Buchness And Herbert P. Goodheart -- 20. Bites, Stings, And Infestations -- 21. Benign Skin Neoplasms -- 22. Premalignant And Malignant Skin Neoplasms -- Pt. 2. Systemic Conditions And The Skin -- 23. Skin And Hair During Pregnancy -- 24. Cutaneous Manifestations Of Hiv Infection / Mary Ruth Buchness -- 25. Cutaneous Manifestations Of Systemic Disease / Herbert P. Goodheart And Peter G. Burk -- Pt. 3. Dermatologic Procedures -- 26. Diagnostic And Therapeutic Procedures -- Pt. 4. Dermatologic Disorders In Special Populations -- 27. Special Considerations In The Skin Of Pediatric And Elderly Patients -- App. A. Brand Names Of Dermatologic Medications In Various Countries. Herbert P. Goodheart. Includes Index. This reference aims to help practitioners quickly diagnose common skin disorders & determine appropriate treatment options. The book contains more than 900 colour images, formulary tables of leading topical agents & preparations by brand name & Internet access to patient handouts in English & Spanish