McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review Dermatology: A Pictorial Review, Second Edition

Second edition. — McGraw-Hill, 2010. — 720 p. This book is a much-needed, succinct, accessible and affordably priced overview of clinical dermatology that will be a tremendous aid to dermatologists in training and those seeking a quick review of commonly tested subjects.

A full-color review of the entire field of dermatology!

"Ali's book is a much-needed, succinct, accessible and affordably priced overview of clinical dermatology that will be a tremendous aid to dermatologists in training and those seeking a quick review of commonly tested subjects."—Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (on the first edition)

Featuring more than 350 full-color illustrations and concise, at-a-glance text, Dermatology: A Pictorial Review delivers a complete overview of clinical dermatology. Covering topics as diverse as hair, nail, and skin disease to cosmetic dermatology and the treatment of skin cancer, this well-illustrated guide will prove invaluable as a review for certification, recertification, or any other dermatology examination.

Features:

• 350 full-color illustrations that prepare you for what you will see in clinical practice
• 400 multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations
• Quick-read bulleted text that focuses on high-yield facts

Content that spans the entire field of dermatology:

Hair Findings,

Eye Findings,

Nail Findings,

Fungal Disease,

Cutaneous Infestations,

Contact Dermatitis,

Dermatologic Medications,

Pediatric Dermatology,

Vascular Tumors and Malformations,

Autoimmune Bullous Diseases,

Radiologic Findings,

Electron Microscopy,

Surgery and Anatomy,

Cosmetic Dermatology,

Bacterial Diseases,

Immunology Review,

Viral Diseases,

Basic Science Review,

Nutrition Related Diseases,

Cutaneous Findings Related to Pregnancy,

Histologic Stains and Special Studies,

Genital Dermatology,

Cutaneous Malignancies,

Dermoscopy,

Cutaneous Manifestations of Rhematologic Diseases,

Biostatistics,

Cutaneous Manifestations of Metabolic,

Oral Pathology,

Pigmentary Disorders;

Disorders of Cornification, Infiltration, and Inflammation;

Disorders of Fat,

Genodermatosis,

Cutaneous Tumors,

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Reviewer: Patricia Wong, MD(Stanford University Medical Center)
Description: This is intended as a study guide for the certification exam for dermatology. The notes are densely organized for just about every subject that is tested. Numerous helpful tables summarize and compare various treatment modalities (such as laser), drug use in pregnancy, and the structure and function of the components of the basement membrane. If you are trying to decide what else to cram into your brain last minute, this is your book.
Purpose: The purpose is to aid candidates in preparation for the certifying board examination for dermatology.
Audience: The audience is dermatology residents and dermatologists who are planning to take the dermatology certification/recertification exam.
Features: The color photographs are helpful for self testing on quick identification of various skin diseases. I would recommend reading Fitzpatrick's (Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 7th edition, Wolff et al. (McGraw-Hill, 2007)) or Rook's (Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, 7th Edition, Burns et al. (Blackwell, 2004)) chapters on a given subject and then testing yourself by reading the corresponding chapter in the board review book and see if you already know the listed salient features.
Assessment: This should be a useful study aid for prospective candidates preparing for their board certification examinations. It probably would be a good idea to use this as an adjuvant educational tool throughout dermatology residency rather than waiting until the last few months to try to absorb all the material.

A full-color review of the entire field of dermatology! "Ali's book is a much-needed, succinct, accessible and affordably priced overview of clinical dermatology that will be a tremendous aid to dermatologists in training and those seeking a quick review of commonly tested subjects."-- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (on the first edition) Featuring more than 350 full-color illustrations and concise, at-a-glance text, A Pictorial Review delivers a complete overview of clinical dermatology. Covering topics as diverse as hair, nail, and skin disease to cosmetic dermatology and the treatment of skin cancer, this well-illustrated guide will prove invaluable as a review for certification, recertification, or any other dermatology examination. A full-color review of the entire field of dermatology! ""Ali's book is a much-needed, succinct, accessible and affordably priced overview of clinical dermatology that will be a tremendous aid to dermatologists in training and those seeking a quick review of commonly tested subjects.""--Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (on the first edition) Featuring more than 350 full-color illustrations and concise, at-a-glance text, Dermatology: A Pictorial Review delivers a complete overview of clinical dermatology. Covering topics as diverse as hair, nail, and skin disease to cosmetic dermatology and t "Featuring more than 350 full-color illustrations and concise, at a glance text, [this book] delivers a complete overview of clinical dermatology. Covering topics as diverse as hair, nail, and skin disease to cosmetic dermatology and the treatment of skin cancer, this well-illustrated guide will prove invaluable as a review for certification, recertification, or any other dermatology examination."--Back cover