Intelegerea mecanismelor imunologice indreptate impotriva melanocitelor benigne si maligne reprezinta un subiect relevant pentru cercetare in momentul actual, intrucat creeaza premisa dezvoltarii de noi terapii imunologice atat in melanom, cat si in vitiligo, cu rezultate promitatoare.

In practica, reactiile imunologice antimelanocitare pot fi studiate in diferite situatii clinice: in vitiligo, unde procesele imunologice sunt supraexprimate; in nevii Sutton, unde mecanismele imunologice sunt adecvate; in melanom, in care imunosupresia locală impiedica de cele mai multe ori fenomenele antitumorale sa actioneze eficient. Lucrarea prezenta reuneste multe dintre studiile autoarei referitoare la aceste mecanisme fiziopatologice, realizate si publicate in ultimii zece ani in teza de doctorat, precum si proiectele postdoctorale si articolele de specialitate. Realizeaza totodata actualizarea materialelor cu cele mai recente informatii din literatura medicala cu privire la: structura sistemului imun cutanat si a functiei principalelor componente ale acestuia; mecanismele prezentei in autoimunitate, autoinflamatie si imunitatea antitumorala cutanate; reactiile imunologice indreptate impotriva melanocitelor benigne si maligne in vitiligo, in melanom (regresie) si in nevii melanocitari (nevii Sutton).

This book is a concise guide to superficial fungal infections on the skin for dermatologists and GPs. Divided into two sections, the first part of the book discusses normal skin flora (microorganisms that reside on the skin, many of which are bacteria mostly found in the superficial layers of the skin and the upper parts of hair follicles). The second section covers the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of superficial fungal infections. The book serves as a quick reference guide for `on-the spot' diagnosis. Clinical photographs, illustrations and tables further enhance the text. Key points Concise guide to diagnosis and management of superficial fungal infections on the skin In depth discussion on normal skin flora Quick reference guide for `on-the-spot' diagnosis Features clinical photographs, illustrations and tables to assist learning

 

 

 

This second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Medical Dermatology provides practical and accessible advice on how to reach a diagnosis or create a management plan when faced with patients with a range of skin conditions.

Giving concise and clear guidance on investigation and treatment, this Handbook helps doctors adopt a step-by-step approach at the bedside to make sense of skin problems by analysing clinical signs. Illustrated and in full colour, it covers skin physiology, an overview of common skin conditions, and skin problems commonly seen in a broad range of specialities, from rheumatology to psychiatry, as well as children and the elderly.

Now comprehensively updated with new clinical pictures, references, and extensively reworked chapters on skin in infancy and childhood, cutaneous reactions to drugs, skin tumours, and rheumatology. This second edition now includes a brand new chapter on skin and genetics, detailing this fast-growing and important area of dermatology, promoting good communication with a patient-centred and practical common-sense approach for trainees in dermatology, junior doctors, GPs, and medical students.

 Hair problems in child patients present a particular problem for clinicians: dermatologists, pediatricians, and family physicians can all worry they may not be up to date with what may be happening in the other specialties potentially involved. Written by authors with an international reputation, the new third edition of Pediatric Hair Disorders is full of clinical pictures, with a clear and concise text to help with the diagnosis of each entity. It will be helpful for all clinicians in training and in practice needing a quick and very visual resource to help with clinical diagnosis and to be confident they are using the best recommended techniques

Description: Here’s your completely portable, uniquely convenient diagnostic tool to compare potential diagnoses visually, side by side. Each card in this deck includes full-color images and information about a particular diagnosis, as well as cross references (DDx refs) to other potential diagnoses. It’s the perfect pocket-sized reference for front-line dermatologic diagnosis.
Table Of Contents:
Section 1 TOPICAL THERAPY 1 Basic principles of treatment 2 Topical corticosteroids Section 2 ECZEMA 3 Acute eczematous inflammation 4 Rhus dermatitis (poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac) 5 Subacute eczematous inflammation 6 Chronic eczematous inflammation 7 Lichen simplex chronicus 8 Hand eczema 9 Asteatotic eczema 10 Chapped, fissured feet 11 Allergic contact dermatitis 12 Irritant contact dermatitis 13 Fingertip eczema 14 Keratolysis exfoliativa 15 Nummular eczema 16 Pompholyx 17 Prurigo nodularis 18 Stasis dermatitis 19 Venous leg ulcers 20 Atopic dermatitis 21 Autosomal dominant ichthyosis vulgaris 22 Keratosis pilaris 23 Pityriasis alba Section 3 URTICARIA 24 Acute urticaria 25 Chronic urticaria 26 Physical urticaria 27 Angioedema 28 Mastocytosis (urticaria pigmentosa) 29 Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy Section 4 ACNE, ROSACEA, AND RELATED DISORDERS 30 Comedonal acne 31 Pustular acne 32 Cystic acne 33 Perioral dermatitis 34 Rosacea (acne rosacea) 35 Hidradenitis suppurativa Section 5 PSORIASIS AND OTHER PAPULOSQUAMOUS DISEASES 36 Psoriasis: hands and feet 37 Psoriasis: lesions 38 Psoriasis: nails 39 Psoriasis: special forms 40 Seborrheic dermatitis 41 Grover disease (transient acantholytic dermatosis) 42 Pityriasis rosea 43 Lichen planus 44 Lichen sclerosus 45 Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta Section 6 BACTERIAL INFECTIONS 46 Impetigo 47 Cellulitis 48 Folliculitis 49 Pseudofolliculitis barbae 50 Furuncles and carbuncles 51 Pseudomonas folliculitis 52 Otitis externa Section 7 SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS 53 Syphilis 54 Chancroid 55 Genital warts 56 Genital herpes simplex 57 Pubic lice 58 Molluscum contagiosum Section 8 VIRAL INFECTIONS 59 Warts (verruca vulgaris) 60 Flat warts 61 Plantar warts 62 Molluscum contagiosum 63 Herpes simplex (cold sores, fever blisters) 64 Varicella (chicken pox) 65 Herpes zoster (shingles) 66 Hand, foot, and mouth disease Section 9 FUNGAL INFECTIONS 67 Candidiasis (moniliasis) 68 Candidal balanitis 69 Candidiasis (diaper dermatitis) 70 Candidiasis of large skin folds (candidal intertrigo) 71 Tinea versicolor 72 Tinea of the nails 73 Angular cheilitis 74 Cutaneous fungal infections (tinea) 75 Tinea of the foot 76 Tinea of the groin 77 Tinea of the body 78 Tinea of the hand 79 Tinea incognito 80 Tinea of the scalp 81 Tinea of the beard Section 10 EXANTHEMS AND DRUG REACTIONS 82 Non-specific viral rash 83 Erythema infectiosum 84 Cutaneous drug eruptions Section 11 HYPERSENSITIVITY SYNDROMES AND VASCULITIS 85 Erythema multiforme 86 Stevens–Johnson syndrome 87 Erythema nodosum 88 Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis (hypersensitivity vasculitis) 89 Henoch–Schönlein purpura 90 Schamberg disease (Schamberg purpura) 91 Sweet syndrome Section 12 INFESTATIONS AND BITES 92 Scabies 93 Head lice (pediculosis) 94 Bee and wasp stings 95 Lyme disease 96 Rocky Mountain spotted fever 97 Flea bites 98 Cutaneous larva migrans Section 13 VESICULAR AND BULLOUS DISEASES 99 Dermatitis herpetiformis 100 Pemphigus vulgaris 101 Pemphigus foliaceus 102 Bullous pemphigoid Section 14 CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES 103 Chronic cutaneous lupus 104 Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus 105 Dermatomyositis 106 Scleroderma 107 Morphea Section 15 LIGHT-RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF PIGMENTATION 108 Sun-damaged skin, photoaging 109 Polymorphous light eruption 110 Porphyria cutanea tarda 111 Vitiligo 112 Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis 113 Lentigo, juvenile lentigo, solar lentigo 114 Melasma (chloasma, mask of pregnancy) Section 16 BENIGN SKIN TUMORS 115 Seborrheic keratosis 116 Skin tags 117 Dermatofibroma 118 Keloids and hypertrophic scars 119 Keratoacanthoma 120 Nevus sebaceus 121 Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis 122 Epidermal cyst 123 Pilar cyst 124 Sebaceous hyperplasia 125 Syringomas Section 17 PREMALIGNANT AND MALIGNANT NON-MELANOMA SKIN TUMORS 126 Basal cell carcinoma 127 Actinic keratosis 128 Squamous cell carcinoma 129 Bowen disease 130 Leukoplakia 131 Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma 132 Paget disease of the breast 133 Extramammary Paget disease 134 Cutaneous metastasis Section 18 NEVI AND MALIGNANT MELANOMA 135 Nevi, melanocytic nevi, moles 136 Atypical mole syndrome (dysplastic nevus syndrome) 137 Malignant melanoma, lentigo maligna 138 Melanoma mimics 139 Congenital melanocytic nevi Section 19 VASCULAR TUMORS AND MALFORMATIONS 140 Hemangiomas of infancy 141 Vascular malformations 142 Cherry angioma 143 Angiokeratoma 144 Venous lake 145 Pyogenic granuloma 146 Kaposi sarcoma 147 Telangiectasias 148 Spider angioma (nevus araneus) Section 20 HAIR AND NAIL DISEASES 149 Androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness) 150 Androgenic alopecia in women (female pattern hair loss) 151 Alopecia areata 152 Trichotillomania 153 Fungal nail infections 154 Nail Diseases: a. Psoriasis b. Paronychia, Pseudomas, infection, white spots or bands c. Ridging and beading, habit tic deformity, onycholysis d. Digital Mucous cyst, nevi and melanoma, hematoma Section 21 NEONATAL DISEASE 155 Erythema toxicum neonatorum 156 Miliaria 157 Cutis marmorata Section 22 CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF INTERNAL DISEASE 158 Acquired cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes 159 Inherited cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes 160 Acanthosis nigricans 161 Neurofibromatosis 162 Tuberous sclerosis 163 Granuloma annulare 164 Necrobiosis lipoidica 165 Pyoderma gangrenosum 166 Lasers in Dermatology 167 Leishmaniasis 168 Leprosy (Hansen disease)

 

 This is a highly illustrated guide to the diagnosis and management of nail conditions in children. With new material on genetics and on developments such as dermoscopy, it will be invaluable as a reliable clinical reference for both dermatologists and pediatricians, as well as those in family practice.

Description:

Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin that is typically performed on the face, neck or hands. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery). This book is a practical guide to chemical peel processes for dermatologists. Divided into 41 sections, the text begins with an overview of the history and classification of chemical peels, histology of skin and wound healing, basic chemistry and patient assessment and preparation. The following chapters cover numerous types of chemical peel treatments for a variety of disorders, and the book concludes with discussion on peel treatment results amongst patients of different ethnicities and skin tones. Edited by internationally recognised specialists in the field of dermatology, the book is highly illustrated with nearly 350 clinical photographs and tables to enhance learning. Key points Practical guide to chemical peel processes for dermatologists Covers numerous types of chemical peel treatments for different disorders Edited by internationally recognised specialists in the field Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and tables.

Table of contents:

1. The History of Chemical Peels

2. Histology of the Skin and Wound Healing

 3. Definition and Classification of Chemical Peels

 4. Basic Chemistry and Factors Affecting Penetration

5. Priming, Prepeel and Postpeel Care

 6. Patient Assessment and Counseling

7. Glycolic Acid Peels

 8. Procedure of Glycolic Acid Peel

9. Salicylic Acid Peels

10. Trichloroacetic Acid Peels

 11. Lactic Acid Peels

12. Mandelic Acid Peels

13. Pyruvic Acid Peel

14. Jessner’s Peels and Resorcinol Peels

15. Tretinoin and Retinol Peels

16. Phytic Acid Peel

17. Medium-depth Peeling with Special Consideration to Ethnic Skin

18. Phenol Peels and Its Modifications for Skin of Color

 19. Medium-depth Peels

 20. Deep Peels: A Review of Chemical Peels for All Skin Types

21. Sequential Peels

 22. Yellow Peels

23. Arginine Pee

l 24. Ferulac Peel

 25. Combination Peels

26. Proprietary Peels

27. Combination Therapy: Chemical Peels with Other Technologies

28. Chemical Peels in Melasma

29. Chemical Peels for the Treatment of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation

 30. Chemical Peels for Acne and Acne Scars in Dark Skin

31. Special Scenario: Peels for Photoaging

32. Chemical Peeling in Sensitive Skin

33. Party Peels

 34. Extra-facial Peeling

35. Home-based Peeling Systems

36. Innovations with Chemical Peels in Dark Skin

37. Chemical Peels in Dark Skinned Patients: Asian and African Skin

38. Chemical Peels in Ethnic Skin: Latin American Skin

39. Complications of Chemical Peels and How to Deal with Them

40. Recent Advances in Treatment with Chemical Peels

41. Chemical Peel Pearls

Paediatric Dermatology is an indispensable and highly-accessible practical guide for all healthcare professionals faced with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children with skin diseases. The second edition has been fully revised and updated to take into account new advances in therapies including biologics and genetics, and emerging problems such as rashes associated with transplantation and immunosuppression.

Divided into 39 comprehensive chapters written by experts in both dermatology and paediatrics, the book is organised according to presentation and body site rather than diagnosis, making it ideal for quick reference in the clinical setting, as well as general study.

It contains over 325 full-colour, high-quality clinical photographs of skin conditions, as well as simple algorithms to aid diagnosis of common presentations such as itchy red rashes, blistering disorders, bruising, and nail disorders. Features of more rare dermatological conditions are listed under the relevant clinical signs for easy reference and to aid diagnosis. Advice is given on when to refer to a dermatologist, while short descriptions of approved treatment modalities are given where appropriate.

Section 1: Basics of dermatology
1: Structure and function of the skin
2: The dermatological consultation
3: Dermatological treatments
4: Patterns, shapes, and distribution in skin disease
5: Endocrine dysfunction and the skin
6: Faltering growth and the skin
Section 2: Neonatal
7: Neonatal skin problems
8: Vascular birthmarks
Section 3: Diagnosis by body distribution
9: Skin problems of the face, nose, eyelids, and ears
10: Oral problems
11: Trunk and flexures
12: Hands, feet, and limbs
13: Genital skin disorders
14: Hair and scalp disorders
15: Nail changes
16: Photosensitivity
Section 4: Rashes
17: Eczema and related itchy rashes
18: Acne and acneiform rashes
19: Pustular rashes
20: Papular rashes
21: Urticarial and urticarial-like rashes
22: Psoriasis, red rashes and erythroderma
23: Cutaneous drug reactions
24: Abuse and self-inflicted disease
Section 5: Textural skin changes
25: Blisters
26: Crusts, scabs, and eschars
27: Dry skin disorders
28: Lumps and bumps
29: Changes in skin thickness and elasticity
30: Ulceration of the skin
Section 6: Discolouration of the skin
31: Purple colouration
32: White colouration
33: Brown colouration
34: Moles (melanocytic naevi)
35: Blue, grey, and black colouration
36: Red colouration
37: Yellow or orange colouration
Section 7: Rashes in rheumatology and transplant patients
38: Skin changes associated with rheumatological disease
39: Rashes associated with transplantations

 

Description:

Dermoscopy: The Essentials presents the practical guidance you need to master this highly effective, more economical, and less invasive alternative to biopsy. Drs. Peter Soyer, Giuseppe Argenziano, Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, and Iris Zalaudek explain all aspects of performing dermoscopy and interpreting results. With approximately 30% new clinical and dermoscopic images, valuable pearls and checklists, and online access to the fully searchable and downloadable text, you’ll have everything you need to diagnose earlier and more accurately.

• Avoid diagnostic pitfalls through pearls that explain how to accurately use dermoscopy and highlight common mistakes.
• Master all aspects of performing dermoscopy and interpreting the results with easy-to-use "traffic light" systems and checklists for quick and effective learning.
• Gain a better visual understanding with approximately 30% new clinical and dermoscopic images that depict the appearance of benign and malignant lesions and feature arrows and labels to highlight important manifestations.
• Get better diagnostic results for less by learning how to successfully perform dermoscopy with this portable, to-the-point resource.

 

1.    Table of Contents

2.    Copyright

3.    Preface to the Third Edition

4.    Acknowledgements

5.    1. Introduction: The 3-point checklist: The short, easy way to avoid missing a melanoma using dermoscopy

6.    Technique

7.    The 3-point checklist

8.    2. Pattern analysis: Dermoscopic criteria for specific diagnoses

9.    Four global dermoscopic patterns for melanocytic nevi

10. Diagnosis of melanoma using five melanoma-specific criteria

11. Diagnosis of facial melanoma using four site-specific melanoma-specific criteria

12. Four patterns for acral melanocytic lesions

13. Six criteria for diagnosing non-melanocytic lesions

14. 3. Common clinical scenarios: Side-by-side comparisons of similar-appearing lesions that are benign or malignant

15. Introduction

16. Pediatric scenario

17. Black lesions

18. Inkspot lentigo

19. Blue lesions

20. Reticular lesions

21. Spitzoid lesions

22. Special nevi

23. Multiple Clark (dysplastic) nevi

24. Follow-up of melanocytic lesions

25. Lesions with regression

26. Flat lesions on the face

27. Nodular lesions on the face

28. Acral lesions

29. Pigmented lesions of the nails

30. Mucosal lesions

31. Differential diagnostic value of blood vessels

32. Amelanotic and partially pigmented melanoma

33. Dermoscopy tests

34. Further reading

35. Index

 

The best-selling text has been completely revised and revitalised in this fifth edition, with the authors once again encouraging general practitioners, medical students, general physicians and early stage dermatology specialist trainees and interns to relish the unique challenge of diagnosing and treating skin conditions. Clinical Dermatology, 5th edition contains over 400 high quality pictures and diagrams combined with colourful phrases to illustrate and entertain as it teaches. The book has established a reputation as a ‘way of learning’ and as an accessible guide to the subject for the aspiring specialist. Readers are guided through the maze that too often lies between the presenting skin complaint and its final diagnosis and treatment. The authors have skilfully crafted an easily read text with enough detail to clarify the subject, but not enough to obscure it. This fifth edition contains new chapters on non-invasive physical treatment and dermoscopy, and new material on cosmetic dermatology, surgical dermatology, the skin and the psyche, and dermatoses of non-Caucasian skin.

 

Description:

This book is a comprehensive guide to common dermatological procedures in the outpatient clinic.

Presented in a ‘tips and tricks’ format, the book is divided into six sections, with the first chapters providing discussion on diagnostic procedures.

The remaining chapters cover different treatment techniques including chemical destruction of skin lesions, cryotherapy, light-based procedures, and photodynamic therapy.  A section on complex surgical techniques explains highly technical procedures such as hair transplant, Mohs surgery, and liposuction.

Authored by a recognised, Mississippi-based team of experts, the book is enhanced by more than 100 clinical images.  

Key Points

·         Comprehensive guide to common dermatological procedures in the outpatient clinic

·         Covers diagnosis and treatment techniques including complex surgical procedures

·         Presented in ‘tips and tricks’ format

·         Recognised, Mississippi-based author team

 

Tips and Tricks:

Diagnostic

· Tips and Tricks: Office Dermatologic Testing

 Chapter 1: KOH Preparation

Chapter 2: Scabies Preparation

 Chapter 3: Tzanck Preparation

· Tips and Tricks: Biopsy the right spot!

Chapter 4: Choosing the right biopsy location

· Tips and Tricks: Basic procedural techniques

Chapter 5: Shave and saucerization techniques

Chapter 6: Punch biopsy tips and tricks

§ Sampling of tense blisters

 § Sampling porokeratosis

§ Removing larger lesions through a smaller punch (“stuff technique for benign appearing nevi, cysts and lipomas)

Chapter 7: Curettage

Chapter 8: Suturing Tips and Tricks: Chemical Destruction of skin lesions

· Chapter 9: Dichloracetic Acid in Dermatology Tips and Tricks: Complex surgical procedures

· Chapter 10: Mohs surgery

· Chapter 11: Elliptical Excisions

 · Chapter 12: Nail Procedures

· Chapter 13: Flaps and grafts Tips and Tricks: Cryotherapy

· Chapter 14: Cryotherapy of Warts, Actinic keratoses, etc Tips and Tricks: Light-based procedures

· Chapter 15: Vascular lesion laser

 · Chapter 16: Fractionated CO2 laser

· Chapter 17: Pigmented Lesion lasers

· Chapter 18: Intense pulsed light Tips and Tricks: Photodynamic therapy

 · Chapter 19: Photodynamic Therapy

 

 

 

Description: A brand-new title in the field of dermatology, Therapy for Severe Psoriasis provides the ultimate coverage of the treatment options available for today's most serious cases, including biologics and oral therapies. It features discussions of the newest drug therapies, recent FDA-approved biosimilars, and combination approaches to care, while an overview chapter was designed to aid those new to the field in understanding the nuances of difficult-to-treat subtypes of psoriasis. Comprehensive and focused, Therapy for Severe Psoriasis will be a welcome addition to the library of any dermatologist seeking in-depth information on the challenges of this condition.

Features:

Each of the 16 chapters includes either an in-depth focus on a single therapy or an overview of a unique aspect of psoriasis, including: UVB therapy, methotrexate, acitretin, cyclosporine, apremilast, etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, ustekinumab, secukinumab, and ixekizumab. Takes an evidence-based approach to hard-to-treat severe psoriasis. Discusses the newest drug therapies (such as ixekizumab), plus recent FDA-approved biosimilars, a topic unique to this particular psoriasis text. Presents combination approaches for instances when standard treatments are not successful. Includes an overview chapter to help beginners understand the nuances of the disorder. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

 

 

 

 

Trusted by generations of medical students, residents, and non-specialist practitioners, Sauer’s Manual of Skin Diseases continues the tradition of excellence in the fully updated 11th Edition. This bestselling dermatology manual provides full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow algorithms for diagnosis and treatment of all common skin conditions.  The practical, user-friendly format consists of two distinct parts: the first part covers the diagnosis and management of the most commonly seen skin diseases.  The second part is a comprehensive Dictionary-Index to the entire field of dermatology, including rare diseases and unusual dermatologic terms.

Key Features:

• Features new chapters on Contact Dermatitis, Cutaneous Drug Reactions, Ulcer Management, Vasculitis, Skin Diseases in the Military, and Skin Disease in the Abused Patient.
• Includes more than 700 full-color photographs, as well as diagnostic algorithms based on site, type of lesion, and age of patient.
• Covers ethnic skin, the skin and internal disease, pediatric dermatology, skin aging, obesity and dermatology, skin disease in transplant patients, sports medicine in dermatology, cutaneous signs of bioterrorism, dermatoses of pregnancy, and many more specialized areas.
• Continues Dr. Sauer’s commitment to simple, basic, and concise dermatology guidance for primary care practitioners, students, and others who need to effectively diagnose and treat common skin disorders.

Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:

• The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline
• Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks
• Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design
• The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

This book is a comprehensive guide to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery for surgeons and trainees. Divided into five sections, the text begins with an overview of basic techniques, analgesia and conscious sedation, and legal and psychosocial issues. The next section covers rhinoplasty, both aesthetic and medical, and section three discusses various aesthetic facial surgery procedures including browplasty, liposuction and scar revision. The following section examines non-surgical procedures such as chemical peels, Botox and fillers, and the book concludes with a section on reconstructive surgery including Mohs surgery, local flaps and grafts, cleft lip and palate, and craniomaxillofacial trauma. A question bank of more than 1000 questions and answers is included to assist revision and exam preparation. Authored by recognised experts from Canada and the USA, chapters feature multiple images and diagrams, as well as key points boxes for quick reference. Key points Comprehensive guide to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery Covers basic techniques, rhinoplasty, aesthetic facial surgery, non-surgical procedures, and reconstructive surgery Features a question bank of more than 1000 questions and answers Recognised author team from Canada and USA

The new edition of a concise yet thorough illustrated review of the diagnosis and treatment of many forms of psoriasis now includes the many new therapies available and in development, as well as more material on psoriasis as a systemic disease and on comorbidities. This will be of interest to all dermatologists in training and practice, as well as primary care physicians.

Test your dermatology knowledge and prepare to ace your exams with Self-Assessment in Dermatology: Questions and Answers. This all-new review resource follows the American Board of Dermatology exam blueprint, providing authoritative, up-to-date information on every aspect of the field. Seven practice tests have been carefully tailored for effective exam review by Yale authors who have had recent experience and success with the exam. Tests your knowledge with 560 questions and answers, both in print and online. All questions correspond to the blueprint of the ABD primary certification exam. Covers all topics you can expect to see on the boards, including general dermatology, pediatric dermatology, surgery/cosmetics, pathology, and science/research. Provides focused explanations for both correct and incorrect answers. Includes single best answer questions, case vignettes, and follow-up questions. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dermatology clinics are extremely fast-paced, and while the internet is useful, online resources can slow clinics down as it can often take lengthy amounts of time to obtain meaningful information.  Recognizing this problem, Dr. Vashi has developed, over the course of several years, a practical guide targeted towards practicing dermatologists, resident physicians, medical students, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The Dermatology Handbook provides clinical information and quick solutions to common problems typically faced by dermatologists in a user-friendly and meaningful way. Designed to fit into a coat pocket, the content is presented as bulleted lists, along with tables and algorithms to allow busy clinicians to find the information they need rapidly. Featuring fill in the blank pages for users to personalize, this handbook is at once both comprehensive and succinct. Chapters include sections on the most common dermatologic complaints, differential diagnoses, laboratory techniques, dermoscopy, dermatologic emergencies, commonly used medications, pediatrics, surgery basics, and cosmetic pearls. Drug tables, guidelines, and algorithms for history taking and treatment approach also work to provide the reader with efficient usability.

 

·  1. The Basics: Skin Types, Definitions, and Differentials

·  2. Dermoscopy Basics

·  3. Diagnosing Bedside: Common Laboratory Techniques

·  4. An approach to Dermatopathology: Immunohistochemical and special stains

·  5. Dermatologic Emergencies

·  6. Common Skin Diseases: Quick Reference

·  7. Guidelines from the Academy

·  8. Commonly Used Drugs and Medication Guidelines

·  9. Pediatric Dermatology Practical Approaches and Prescribing Tips

·  10. Dermatologic Surgery

·  11. Cosmetic Pearls

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by John E. Harris, MD, PhD, is devoted to Vitiligo. Articles in this timely issue include: History of Vitiligo Management; Quality of Life/Burden of Disease; Comorbidities/Systemic Effects; Skin Cancer Risk (NMSC/Melanoma); Presentations, Signs of Activity, Differential Diagnosis; Segmental Vitiligo; Chemical-Induced Vitiligo; Medical Therapy and Maintenance of Vitiligo; Phototherapy and Combination Therapies for Vitiligo; Surgical Therapy; Depigmentation Therapy; Special Considerations in Children with Vitiligo; Role of Diet and Supplements in Vitiligo Management; Genetics; Pathogenesis and Emerging Treatments; and Repigmentation/Melanocyte Regeneration in Vitiligo.

All dermatologists and family physicians will want to have access to this text as an invaluable guide to the current practice of Dermoscopy, a quick and painless method of examining a patient's skin, hair, or nails, that has extended beyond screening for skin cancer to becoming a useful tool for quick diagnosis of a number of conditions and monitoring their treatment. 

Key Features:

·        features use of dermoscopy in a comprehensive range of conditions

·        features a wealth of illustrative dermoscopic images

·        presents material in a practical ratio of images to text

·  1. Introduction to Dermatoscopy

·  1.1 Device

·  1.2 Basic Parameters

·  1.2.1 Colors

·  1.2.2 Basic Structures

·  1.3 Light Modes

·  Bibliography

·  2. Nevi

·  2.1 Common Nevi

·  2.1.1 Nevi of Trunk and Extremities

·  2.1.2 Scalp Nevi

·  2.1.3 Facial Nevi

·  2.1.4 Acral Nevi

·  2.1.5 Subungual Nevi

·  2.1.6 Mucosal Nevi

·  2.2 Spitz and Reed Nevi

·  2.2.1 Vessels and White Network (Nonpigmented Spitz Nevus)

·  2.2.2 Globules and White Network (Pigmented Spitz Nevus)

·  2.2.3 Starburst Pattern (Reed Nevus)

·  2.3 Blue Nevi

·  2.4 Special Nevus Types

·  2.4.1 Traumatized Nevus (Targetoid Hemosiderotic Nevus)

·  2.4.2 Eczematous Nevus (Meyerson Nevus)

·  2.4.3 Halo Nevus (Sutton Nevus)

·  2.4.4 Balloon Cell Nevus

·  2.4.5 Sclerosing Nevus (with Pseudomelanoma Features)

·  2.4.6 Recurrent Nevus

·  Bibliography

·  3. Melanoma

·  3.1 Conventional Melanoma

·  3.1.1 Melanoma of the Trunk and the Extremities

·  3.1.2 Facial Melanoma

·  3.1.3 Acral Melanoma

·  3.1.4 Subungual Melanoma

·  3.1.5 Mucosal Melanoma

·  3.2 Nodular Melanoma

·  3.3 Amelanotic Melanoma

·  Bibliography

·  4. Benign Nonmelanocytic Skin Tumors

·  4.1 Epithelial Skin Tumors

·  4.1.1 Solar Lentigo

·  4.1.2 Ink-Spot Lentigo

·  4.1.3 Seborrheic Keratosis

·  4.1.4 Lichen Planus–Like Keratosis

·  4.2 Vascular Tumors

·  4.2.1 Cherry Angioma

·  4.2.2 Angiokeratoma

·  4.2.3 Pyogenic Granuloma

·  4.2.4 Subcorneal and Subungual Hemorrhage

·  4.3 Tumors of the Fibrous Tissue

·  4.3.1 Dermatofibroma

·  4.4 Common Adnexal Tumors

·  4.4.1 Sebaceous Hyperplasia

·  4.4.2 Eccrine Poroma

·  4.5 Clear Cell Acanthoma

·  Bibliography

·  5. Malignant Nonmelanocytic Tumors

·  5.1 Basal Cell Carcinoma

·  5.1.1 Dermatoscopy and Histopathologic Subtype

·  5.1.2 Dermatoscopy and Response to Treatment

·  5.2 Keratinocyte Skin Cancer

·  5.2.1 Actinic Keratosis

·  5.2.2 Intraepidermal Carcinoma or Bowen’s Disease

·  5.2.3 Squamous Cell Carcinoma

·  5.2.4 Dermatoscopic Model of the Progression from Actinic Keratosis into Squamous Cell Carcinoma

·  5.3 Basosquamous Carcinoma

·  5.4 Merkel Cell Carcinoma

·  5.5 Atypical Fibroxanthoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma

·  5.6 Malignant Vascular Tumors

·  5.6.1 Kaposi Sarcoma

·  5.6.2 Angiosarcoma

·  Bibliography

·  6. Inflammatory Skin Diseases

·  6.1 Psoriasis

·  6.2 Dermatitis

·  6.3 Lichen Planus

·  6.4 Pityriasis Rosea

·  6.5 Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

·  6.6 Lichen Sclerosus and Morphea

·  6.7 Granulomatous Skin Diseases

·  6.7.1 Sarcoidosis and Lupus Vulgaris

·  6.7.2 Necrobiosis Lipoidica and Granuloma Annulare

·  6.8 Rosacea

·  6.9 Porokeratosis

·  6.10 Urticaria and Urticarial Vasculitis

·  6.11 Mastocytosis

·  6.12 Pigmented Purpuric Dermatoses

·  6.13 Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

·  6.14 Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta

·  6.15 Prurigo Nodularis

·  6.16 Acquired Perforating Dermatoses

·  6.17 Grover’s Disease and Darier Disease

·  6.18 Mycosis Fungoides

·  6.19 Lymphomatoid Papulosis

·  Bibliography

·  7. Infectious Skin Diseases

·  7.1 Parasitoses

·  7.1.1 Scabies

·  7.1.2 Pediculosis

·  7.2 Viral Infections

·  7.2.1 Molluscum Contagiosum

·  7.2.2 Human Papillomavirus Infections

·  7.3 Other Infections

·  7.3.1 Tick Bites

·  7.3.2 Demodicosis

·  7.3.3 Leishmaniasis

·  7.3.4 Tinea Corporis

·  Bibliography

·  8. Trichoscopy

·  8.1 Noncicatricial Alopecias

·  8.1.1 Androgenetic Alopecia (Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss)

·  8.1.2 Alopecia Areata

·  8.1.3 Trichotillomania

·  8.1.4 Tinea Capitis

·  8.2 Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

·  8.2.1 Lichen Planopilaris

·  8.2.2 Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

·  8.2.3 Folliculitis Decalvans

·  8.2.4 Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp

·  8.3 Trichoscopy in Children

·  8.3.1 Temporal Triangular Alopecia

·  8.3.2 Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome

·  8.3.3 Aplasia Cutis

·  8.4 Hair Shaft Deformities

·  8.4.1 Monilethrix

·  8.4.2 Pseudomonilethrix or Pohl-Pinkus Constrictions

·  8.4.3 Trichorrhexis Nodosa

·  8.4.4 Trichorrhexis Invaginata

·  8.4.5 Trichoptilosis

·  8.4.6 Trichoschisis

·  8.4.7 Pili Torti

·  8.4.8 Pili Annulati

·  Bibliography

·  9. Special Clinical Scenarios

·  9.1 Pigmented Macules on the Face

·  9.2 Diagnosis and Management of Spitzoid-Looking Lesions

·  9.3 Management of Patients with Multiple Common Nevi and/or Clinically Atypical Nevi

·  9.4 Seven Rules to Not Miss Melanoma

Description: This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Kenneth Tomecki, is devoted to Hot Topics in Dermatology. Experts across the field of dermatology come together to address recent advancements the practicing dermatologist needs to know. Articles within this issue will cover topics including: Cosmeceuticals; Acne; Alopecia; Atopic Dermatitis; Biologics and Psoriasis; Melanoma; Cosmetic Surgery; Contact Dermatitis; Connective Tissue Disease; Co-Morbidities in Dermatology; and Viral Diseases, such as Dengue, Chickungunya, and Zika.
Table Of Contents:
1. Cosmeceuticals: What’s Real, What’s Not 2. Acne: What’s New 3. Atopic Dermatitis: New Developments 4. Biologics and Psoriasis: the Beat Goes On 5. Melanoma Update 6. What’s New in Cosmetic Surgery 7. Contact Dermatitis: Emerging Trends 8. Connective Tissue Disease: Current Concepts 9. Co-Morbidities in Dermatology: What’s Real, What’s Not 10. Going Viral 2018: Dengue, Chickungunya, Zika 11. Skin Cancer as a Complication of Immunosuppression 12. Granulomatous Diseases

 

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. John J. DiGiovanna, is devoted to Skin Science Contributions in Clinical Dermatology. Articles in this issue include Mosaic mTORopathies; CYLD: Cause and Therapeutic Target for Cylindromas; Current Status of Dedicator of Cytokinesis (DOCK), DOCK8, DOCK2; IL-22 relation to Tumor Aggression and Role of Cyclosporine; Dual Lineage of Dermal Fibroblasts and Potential for Scar Correction, Reformation of Adnexal Structures; Inflammasome Instigated Autoinflammatory Disorders; Pigment Cell Biology; Antimicrobial Peptides; and Choosing Friend or Foe? Commensal-specific tolerance.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Neil S. Sadick, is devoted to Cosmetic Dermatology for Men. Articles in this outstanding and timely issue include: The Pathophysiology of the Male Aging Face and Body; Cosmetic Concerns Amongst Men; Cosmetic Concerns Amongst Ethnic Men; Cosmeceuticals for Male Skin Rejuvenation; Energy-based Devices in Male Skin Rejuvenation; The Use of Neurotoxins in the Male Face; Volumetric Structural Rejuvenation for the Male Face; Body Contouring in Men: Upper and Lower Body; Recent Advances in Hair Transplantation; New Generation Therapies for the Treatment of Hair Loss in Men; Combination Therapies for Male Body Rejuvenation; and Liposuction Considerations in Men.

Description: This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs.Steven Feldman and Leah A. Cardwell, is devoted to Rosacea. Articles in this issue include: Rosacea Pathogenesis; Genetic Predisposition to Rosacea; Epidemiology of Rosacea and Severity in the Population; Psychosocial Burden and Other Impacts of Rosacea of Patients’ Quality of Life; Comorbidities of Rosacea; Rosacea Triggers, Alcohol and Smoking; Clinical Presentation/Classification of Rosacea and Variation in Different Fitzpatrick Skin Types; Rosacea Treatment Review; Medical Management of Facial Redness in Rosacea; Procedural Treatments for Rosacea; Ocular Rosacea; Rosacea Treatment Cost; and Coping with Rosacea.
Table Of Contents:
Rosacea - Table of Contents Preface: Complexities of Rosacea Rosacea Pathogenesis Genetic Predisposition to Rosacea Validity and Reliability of a Rosacea Self-Assessment Tool Measurement of Disease Severity in a Population of Rosacea Patients Psychosocial Burden and Other Impacts of Rosacea on Patients’ Quality of Life Rosacea Comorbidities Rosacea Triggers: Alcohol and Smoking Evaluating and Optimizing the Diagnosis of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea A Review of the Current Modalities for the Treatment of Papulopustular Rosacea Medical Management of Facial Redness in Rosacea Revisiting Rosacea Criteria: Where Have We Been, Where Are We Going, and How Will We Get There? Patient Costs Associated with Rosacea Coping Mechanisms and Resources for Patients Suffering from Rosacea

 

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Elizabeth A. Buzney, MD, is devoted to Phototherapy. Articles in this important issue include: Nuts and Bolts: Optimizing Narrowband UVB Phototherapy Regimens for Psoriasis; The (Lost) Art of Managing PUVA Phototherapy; Distinguishing Myth from Fact: Photocarcinogenesis and Phototherapy; How Does It Work: The Immunology underlying Phototherapy; Phototherapy for Vitiligo; Phototherapy in Skin of Color; Phototesting Protocols and Interpretation and Managing Photodermatoses with Phototherapy; Utilizing UVA-1 Phototherapy; Using Phototherapy in the Pediatric Population; Home Phototherapy; Phototherapy for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma; Creating and Managing a Phototherapy Center; Phototherapy for Itch; Beyond the Booth: Excimer Laser for Cutaneous Conditions; and Feeling the Burn: Phototoxicity and Photoallergy.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Lindsay C. Strowd of Wake Forest Baptist Health, is devoted to the Intersection of Dermatology and Oncology. This issue focuses on Melanoma, Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Cutaneous Lymphoma, Other Cutaneous Malignancies, Special Topics in Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Dermatology in the Diagnosis of Non-cutaneous Malignancy, Dermatology in the Management of Non-cutaneous Malignancy, and Genodermatoses with Neoplastic Behavior. Articles in this issue include: Update on current treatment recommendations for primary cutaneous melanoma; Nonsurgical treatments for advanced melanoma; Update on current treatment recommendations for NMSC; Nonsurgical treatments for NMSC; Diagnosis and management of CBCL; Diagnosis and management of CTCL; Lymphomatoid papulosis and other lymphoma-like diseases (PLC, PLEVA, CD30+ disease); Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans updates; Merkel cell carcinoma updates; Kaposi sarcoma updates; Skin cancer in skin of color patients; Skin cancer detection technology; Paraneoplastic diseases; Cutaneous metastases of internal tumors; Cutaneous side effects of chemotherapy agents; GVHD treatment updates; Phakomatoses (NF, TS); and Hereditary tumor syndromes with skin involvement (Gorlins, Lynch, XP, etc.).

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Darrell S. Rigel and Aaron S. Farberg, is devoted to Non-Invasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Skin Cancer. Articles in this issue include: Current state and issues of clinical inspection; Tele-dermatology applications in skin cancer diagnosis; Enhancing skin cancer diagnosis with dermoscopy; Mole Mapping for management of pigmented skin lesions; Temporal image comparison (Serial Imaging) in assessing pigmented lesions; Multispectral digital skin lesion imaging and analysis; Using reflectance confocal microscopy in skin cancer diagnosis; Optical Coherence Tomography in the diagnosis of skin cancer; Electrical impedance spectroscopy in skin cancer diagnosis; The use of Raman Spectroscopy to detect and diagnose skin cancer; Applying high frequency ultrasound in the diagnosis of skin cancer; Proteomic mass spectrometery imaging for skin cancer diagnosis; Assessing skin cancer using epidermal genetic information retrieved by tape stripping; Smartphone-based applications for skin monitoring and melanoma detection; Detection of aberrations in cellular DNA in diagnosis and assessment of skin cancer; Assessing genetic expression profiles in melanoma diagnosis; Assessing genetic expression profiles in melanoma prognosis; and Integrating skin cancer related technologies into clinical practice.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Divya Srivastava and Rajiv Nijhawan of UT Southwestern Medical Center, is devoted to Cutaneous Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery. Articles in this important issue include: Squamous cell carcinoma: updates on staging and management; AFX/UPS: updates on classification and management; EMPD: updates on management; Merkel Cell Carcinoma: updates on staging and management; The management of skin cancer in the elderly; Topical and systemic modalities for chemoprevention; Medications that increase risk for skin cancer development; Dermatologic surgery in the pregnant or lactating patient; Optimizing patient safety in dermatologic surgery; Perioperative antibiotic use in dermatologic surgery; Post-operative pain management in dermatologic surgery; Novel skin substitutes and surgical dressings; Optimizing the patient experience and patient satisfaction in dermatologic surgery; Surgical and Non-invasive Modalities for Scar Revision; and Pearls for dermatologic surgery in pediatric patients.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guested edited by Drs.Jonathan I. Silverberg and Nanette Silverberg, is devoted to Atopic Dermatitis. Articles in this outstanding issue include: How to Define Atopic Dermatitis; Public Health Burden and Epidemiology of Atopic Dermatitis; Long-term Course of Atopic Dermatitis; Allergic and Non-Allergic Comorbidities of Atopic Dermatitis; Patient-burden of Atopic Dermatitis; Assessment of Atopic Dermatitis Severity in Clinical Practice; An Update on the Pathophysiology of Atopic Dermatitis; Long-term Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis; Special Considerations for Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Young Children; Management of Adult Onset Atopic Dermatitis; Management of Atopic Hand Dermatitis; Adjunctive Management of Itch in Atopic Dermatitis; and Racial and Ethnic Differences of Atopic Dermatitis.

Learn dermoscopy with this full-color, case-based self-assessment guide With 436 clinical and dermoscopic images and 218 progressively more difficult cases commonly encountered in general dermatologic practice, Dermoscopy: An Illustrated Self-Assessment Guide offers a unique checklist methodology for learning how to use dermosocpy to diagnose benign and malignant pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions. Each high-quality, full-color clinical and dermoscopic image is presented with short history. Every case is followed by multiple-choice questions and three check boxes to test your knowledge of risk, diagnosis, and disposition. Turn the page, and the answers to the questions are provided in an easy-to-remember manner which includes the dermoscopic images being sown again. Circles, stars, boxes, and arrows appear in the image pointing out the important criteria of each case. FEATURES: • Cases involving the scalp, face, nose, ears, trunk and extremities, palms, soles, nails, and genitalia – many new to this edition • The concepts of clinic-dermoscopic correlation, dermoscopic-pathologic correlation, and dermoscopic differential diagnosis are employed throughout • Each case includes a discussion of all of its salient features in a quick-read outline style and ends with a series of dermoscopic and/or clinical pearls based on the authors’ years of experience • Key dermoscopic principles are re-emphasized throughout the book to enhance your understanding and assimilation of the teaching points • Two new chapters on trichoscopy and dermoscopy in general medicine • Updated material on pediatric melanoma, desmoplastic melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, invasive squamous cell carcinoma, and nevi and melanoma associated with decorative tattoos.

Table of Contents:

1. Dermoscopy from A to Z
2. Scalp, Face, Nose, and Ears
3. Trunk and Extremities
4. Palms, Soles, Nails
5. Genitalia

 

Part of the practical and dynamic Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series, Soft Tissue Augmentation, 4th Edition, brings you up to speed with today's best uses of traditional and new fillers. This well-organized text provides current, authoritative guidance on new and novel non-permanent fillers, darker skin, platelet-rich plasma, the tower technique, and much more. The renowned author team of Drs. Alastair and Jean Carruthers offers evidence-based, procedural how-to's and step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade, so you can successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice. Features a well-organized format with key points lists, pearls, and case studies as they appear in practice. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices Contains new information on the Emervel� family, safe fat transplantation, permanent fillers, temple reflation, neck and chest, vascular compromise, and the tower technique of filler injection. Splits chapters into separate sections on different types of fillers for ease of reference, and includes a new section on complications. Includes many new images and procedural videos that depict exactly how to perform the techniques.

Learn to accurately diagnose, prevent and treat all three acnes using both traditional and novel approaches to understanding the causes and selecting the most effective treatments. Acne vulgaris is an extremely common condition. It is troublesome to manage, often persisting into middle age. Exact causes are becoming clear and include several hormonal stimulants, some triggered by the Western diet, and a pathogen ignored for decades. Acnes rosacea and inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa) are discussed from entirely new viewpoints.

Acne: Causes and Practical Management will provide readers at all levels with a practical, well-illustrated approach to fully understanding these disorders; a faster and more cost-effective management regimen and the rationales for their prevention. In full colour throughout and with over 200 excellent clinical images, key highlights include:
• Full coverage of all acne presentations – acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa)
• An integrated view of the causes of the varied and overlapping acnes
• Preventive, novel and curative approaches to treatment
• Medical, surgical, and dietary components of management, fully integrated
• Highly practical focus on prevention, treatment and prophylaxis based on emerging pathogenetic concepts Brought to you by one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject, Acne: Causes and Practical Management will be a valuable re-education for the dermatologist and all those who treat or suffer from these three conditions.

Part of the practical and dynamic Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series, Lasers and Lights, 4th Edition, brings you up to speed with today's best methods for using laser light to treat skin disorders. This well-organized text by Drs. George J. Hruza and Elizabeth L. Tanzi provides current, authoritative guidance on popular procedures including laser hair removal, tattoo removal, acne scars, vascular lesions, non-ablative fractional laser rejuvenation, ablative laser resurfacing, and tissue tightening. Drs. George Hruza and Elizabeth Tanzi offer evidence-based, procedural how-to's and step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade, so you can successfully incorporate the latest procedures into your practice. Features a well-organized format with key points lists, pearls, and case studies as they appear in practice. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, videos, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Includes expanded and updated chapters on non-surgical skin tightening and body contouring - two of today's most requested procedures. Contains new information on radiofrequency microneedling for skin rejuvenation and acne scar treatment, plus new details on the use of picosecond lasers for tattoo treatment and treatment of ethnic skin. Includes many new images and procedural videos that depict exactly how to perform the techniques.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, is devoted to Pruritus (Itch). Articles in this issue include: Pathophysiology of Chronic Itch; Work-up of Chronic Itchy Patient; Management of Prurigo Nodularis; Chronic Pruritus in the Geriatric Population; Diagnosis and Management of Neuropathic Itch; Female Genital Itch; End Stage Renal Disease Chronic Itch and its Management; Management of Chronic Hepatic Itch; Pruritus in Scabies; Pruritus Associated with Targeted Cancer Therapies and Their Management; Pruritus in Lymphoma and its Management; Pruritus in Pregnancy and its Management; Pruritus in Connective Tissue Disorders; Immunomodulating Agents as Anti Pruritics; Psychogenic Pruritus and its Management; and Drugs on the Horizon for Chronic Itch.

Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology provides large, detailed full-color photographs of skin lesions in children, along with the latest management and treatment recommendations. Modeled after Fitzpatrick’s Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, this essential point-of-care companion delivers everything you need to confidently assess, diagnose, and manage diseases of the skin, hair, and nails in pediatric patients encountered in a busy clinical environment.

For each illness or disorder you will find authoritative coverage of:

Epidemiology

Pathophysiology

History

Physical Examination

Differential Diagnosis

Laboratory Examinations

Course and Prognosis

Treatment and Prevention/Management (with approved pediatric dosages)

One or two full-color photographs

Featuring coverage that spans everything from disorders of blood and lymph vessels to cutaneous bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, the Third Edition of Color Atlas and Synopsis of Pediatric Dermatology is enhanced by completely updated content with a focus on treatment recommendations.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Giuseppe Micali and Francesco Lacarrubba, is devoted to Alternative Uses of Dermatoscopy. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Instruments in Dermatoscopy; Dermatoscopy of Parasitic and Infectious Disorders; Dermatoscopy of Common Inflammatory Disorders; Dermatoscopy of Granulomatous Disorders; Dermatoscopy of Lymphomas and Pseudolymphomas; Dermatoscopy of Cutaneous Vascular Lesions; Dermatoscopy of Adnexal Lesions; Trichoscopy Tips; Trichoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders; Dermatoscopy of Nail Disorders; Dermatoscopy of Conjunctival Lesions; Dermatoscopy in Pediatric Dermatology; Dermatoscopy of Inflammatory Genital Diseases: Practical Insights; Dermatoscopy in Brown Skin; and Dermatoscopy and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Correlations.

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Seemal R. Desai of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, is devoted to Therapeutic Hotline: New Developments in Dermatology. Articles in this timely issue address updates in psoriasis, hair loss, nail diseases, photoprotection, melanoma, pediatric dermatology, pigmentary disorders, women's skin health, acne, atopic dermatitis, bullous diseases; rosacea, and genetic skin diseases.

Improve your dermatological diagnostic accuracy. The most efficient method in the diagnosis of skin diseases is the combined validation of clinical and histopathological features. The results of biopsy investigation in isolation don’t always yield answers. But when considered together, the clinical pattern and the histopathology, then diagnosis can become clearer. In this process the diagnostic impact of histopathology may be decisive or just confirmative to the clinical differential diagnosis. The structure of the book follows a basic approach to morphology, which is overall orientation at scanning magnification first, then identifying a prototypic pattern, and finally finding the essential diagnostic clue(s) under high power magnification. Dermatopathology: Practical Differential Diagnosis by Clinicopathologic Pattern provides top quality images to correlate clinical presentations with histopathologic features. Annotated images highlight subtle indications that can clinch the diagnosis. Concise, bullet-pointed text provides further context. Written by internationally renowned authors, the book is ideal for anyone involved in the diagnosis of skin disease.

 This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis of dermatologic disorders. Each section presents clinical cases, followed by questions and answers, then an explanation of the clinical diagnosis and further investigations. The text covers numerous different skin disorders, both common and rare, and details recent advances in the field. Topics are presented with an algorithmic approach to assist trainees in preparation for exams. The comprehensive text is highly illustrated by clinical photographs and tables to enhance learning. 

 

Description: Designed with practical usability in mind, Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy, 4th Edition, helps you safely and effectively treat the skin disorders you’re likely to see in your practice. Dr. Stephen E. Wolverton and new associate editor Dr. Jashin J. Wu lead a team of global experts to bring you concise, complete guidance on today's full spectrum of topical, intralesional, and systemic drugs. You’ll prescribe with confidence thanks to expert coverage of which drugs to use, when to use them, and adverse effects to monitor.
Table Of Contents:
Part I: Introduction 1 Basic Principles of Pharmacology 2 Principles for Maximizing the Safety of Dermatologic Drug Therapy 3 Polymorphisms: Why Individual Drug Responses Vary 4 Adherence to Drug Therapy 5 Medical Decision Making Part II: Important Drug Regulatory Issues 6 The FDA Drug Approval Process 7 Pharmacovigilance: Verifying that Drugs Remain Safe 8 Drugs Taken Off the Market: Important Lessons Learned Part III: Systemic Drugs for Infectious Diseases 9 Systemic Antibacterial Agents 10 Systemic Antifungal Agents 11 Systemic Antiviral Agents 12 Systemic Antiparasitic Agents Part IV: Systemic Immunomodulatory Drugs 13 Systemic Corticosteroids 14 Methotrexate 15 Azathioprine 16 Mycophenolates 17 Cyclosporine 18 Phosphodiesterase-4 and Janus Kinase Inhibitors 19 Cytotoxic Agents 20 Dapsone 21 Antimalarial Agents 22 Systemic Retinoids Part V: Drugs Used in Conjunction with UV or Visible Light 23 Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet A Photochemotherapy and Other Phototherapy Modalities 24 Extracorporeal Photochemotherapy (Photopheresis) 25 Photodynamic Therapy Part VI: Biologic Therapeutics 26 Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors 27 Interleukin 12/23 Inhibitors 28 Interleukin 17 Inhibitors 29 Interleukin 23 Inhibitors 30 Rituximab 31 Additional Biologic Therapeutics: Dupilumab, Omalizumab, Others Part VII: Miscellaneous Systemic Drugs 32 Antihistamines 33 Vasoactive and Antiplatelet Agents 34 Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors 35 Psychotropic Agents 36 Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy 37 Systemic Anticancer Agents: Dermatologic Indications and Adverse Events 38 Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors 39 Drugs for the Skinternist 40 Miscellaneous Systemic Drugs Part VIII: Topical Drugs for Infectious Diseases 41 Topical Antibacterial Agents 42 Topical Antifungal Agents 43 Topical and Intralesional Antiviral Agents 44 Topical Antiparasitic Agents Part IX: Topical Immunomodulatory Drugs 45 Topical Corticosteroids 46 Topical Retinoids 47 Topical and Intralesional Chemotherapeutic Agents 48 Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors 49 Topical Vitamin D3 Part X: Miscellaneous Topical Drugs 50 Sunscreens 51 Therapeutic Shampoos 52 a-Hydroxy Acids 53 Chemical Peels 54 Products for the Care of Chronic Wounds 55 Agents Used for Treatment of Hyperkeratosis 56 Irritants and Allergens: When to Suspect Topical Therapeutic Agents 57 Miscellaneous Topical Agents Part XI: Injectable and Mucosal Routes of Drug Administration 58 Local Anesthetics 59 Injectable Dermal and Subcutaneous Fillers 60 Botulinum Toxin Injections 61 Oral Mucosal Therapeutics Part XII: Major Adverse Effects From Systemic Drugs 62 Hepatotoxicity of Dermatologic Drug Therapy 63 Hematologic Toxicity of Drug Therapy 64 Drug-induced Malignancy 65 Dermatologic Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation 66 Drug Interactions 67 Cutaneous Drug Reactions With Systemic Features Part XIII: Special Pharmacology and Therapeutics Topics 68 Informed Consent and Risk Management 69 Compounding in Dermatology 70 Dermatologic Drug Therapy in Children Appendix I Core Questions for Understanding Systemic Dermatologic Drugs Appendix II The Most Potentially Serious Drug Interactions

 

 

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This must-have clinical reference, by Drs. Amy S. Paller and Anthony J. Mancini, provides practical, authoritative guidance for identification and management of all types of skin disorders seen in children and adolescents. Hurwitz Clinical Pediatric Dermatology, 5th Edition, is ideal for pediatricians, dermatologists, family practitioners and anyone who sees children with skin disorders – no matter what level of experience you may have. Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of two leaders in the field, who provide a clearly written, consistent approach throughout the text. Stay on the cutting edge of what’s new in pediatric dermatology – from the neonate to the adolescent - with the latest drug developments and disease classifications. Recognize virtually any skin condition you’re likely to see thanks to more than 1,000 high-quality color images, including over 300 brand new to this edition. Find the most appropriate therapy options with updated evidence based guidance. Easily locate the information you need with more quick-reference boxes and summary tables throughout the text. Hurwitz provides the easiest access to the information you need to diagnose/treat the dermatologic ailments of your pediatric patients.

I found this a useful reference for obtaining objective information on the differences between similar devices used to address a particular condition. Physicians contemplating purchasing lasers and radiofrequency devices will find this reference to be a valuable resource. -- Doody's Review (starred review)

...a valued reference and guide for any physician performing these procedures in their practice. It is highly recommended for your reference library. -- Facial Plastic Surgery

Lasers and Light, Peels and Abrasions for the Face in Health, Beauty, and Disease is a comprehensive clinical reference on all invasive and non-invasive treatments for aging, diseased, and congenitally deformed skin. Every treatment modality that's used for skin rejuvenation, scars, complications, vascular abnormalities, and ethnic skin type variations, and more, is explained in detail.

Key Features:

• Online access to 10 videos in which the authors demonstrate the use of specific techniques with lasers and peels
• Contributors are experts in the fields of facial plastic surgery, plastic surgery, and dermatology
• Chapters on techniques used to treat East Asian, African, and Latino skin
• More than 400 high-quality, full-color illustrations and photos clarify techniques presented in the text

This book is an excellent how-to reference for all otolaryngologists, facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and dermatologists who use lasers, light, peels, and abrasions to treat patients. Fellows and residents in these specialties will also find it very helpful.

 Sensitive skin is a widely reported condition where there is subjective cutaneous hyper-reactivity to environmental factors. Progress has been made in many aspects of the background science that will help clinicians in their management of patients presenting with the condition. This new text sums up the advances in thinking on pathophysiology, classification, methods of investigation, and the different susceptibilities of different types of skin.

Offering a unique combination of expert online lectures, vast image collections both in print and online, and an easy-to-use print atlas, Dermatopathology, 3rd Edition, helps you master the complexities of this challenging and fast-changing subspecialty. Dr. Elston and his colleagues make dermatopathology easier to understand, leading you to efficient, accurate diagnoses of the most important common dermatologic findings seen in practice. Covers the essentials of dermatopathology using an enjoyable, easily understood approach and a consistent chapter template that includes key points and pearls. Features 27 lectures and 2,000 high-quality slides online - more than 8 hours of targeted teaching that take you through the must-know elements of each topic in a dynamic, engaging manner. Offers extensive, visually stunning image atlases both in print and online, including an extensive infectious disease atlas with 2,500 slides, a soft tissue tumor atlas with 300 images, a lymphoma atlas, and more. Includes abundant high-resolution histopathology examples with labels and pointers highlighting key aspects of each slide, providing additional clarity. The text has been expanded by over 70 pages in print, with over 130 new images, and 50 newer entities ranging from cutaneous collagenous vasculopathy to EBV+ mucocutaneous ulcer. 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.

Neonatal and Infant Dermatology is a unique comprehensive and heavily illustrated reference on the dermatologic diseases of newborns and infants. It includes discussions of common and uncommon conditions seen in infants at birth and in the first few months of life. With over 600 superb photographs of normal and abnormal skin conditions including images of rare conditions, this easily accessible resource is essential for pediatricians, neonatologists, and dermatologists as well as other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic diseases in infants and newborns. "...Neonatal and Infant Dermatology is far more than an atlas. It is a state-of-the-art presentation of the diagnosis and management of skin disorders, and a road map for future interventions to enhance the well-being of the newborn infant." Foreword by: Richard A. Polin, June 2014 Features: Get the depth of coverage you need to effectively diagnose skin conditions in neonates and infants. Expedite effective differential diagnoses with guidance from algorithms, lists, text, boxes and supporting images. New To This Edition: Benefit from the experience of over 60 contributors from around the world lead by Drs. Lawrence F. Eichenfield and Ilona J. Frieden, two of the most important names in the fields of dermatology and pediatrics. Glean all essential, up-to-date, need-to-know information with new chapters on Papulosquamous and Lichenoid Disorders, Acneiform and Sweat-gland disorders and two individual chapters on Vascular Malformations and Vascular Tumors. See what to expect and how to proceed with new, high-quality illustrations and photos that provide even more visual examples of abnormal and normal conditions. Take it with you anywhere! Access the full text, image library, and more online at

More than 1,000 superb full-color photographs help you diagnose common and rare pediatric skin disorders 

Weinberg’s Color Atlas of Pediatric Dermatology, Fifth Edition delivers an unsurpassed collection of more than 1,000 full-color images that provide invaluable guidance for the diagnosis of both common and rare skin disorders of neonates, infants, and children. Trusted by clinicians for more than forty years, this classic reference has been hailed for its clear, high-quality, full-color photographs and concise yet informative textual summaries.

For each condition reviewed in the text, one or more clinical photographs are included, making differential diagnosis faster, easier, and more accurate. A brief, yet thorough overview of important clinical features, etiology, prognosis, and the most current therapeutic approaches is included for each disorder illustrated. Every page reflects the book's magnificent atlas format, with photographs linked to concise text that authoritatively describes the condition illustrated in each image, along with, in most cases, a one-sentence summary of suggested treatment protocols.

Features:

• More than 400 new full-color images to facilitate speedy diagnosis
• New treatment modalities are included when applicable, reflecting the very latest clinical findings and treatment guidelines
• Revised and refreshed legends throughout the text highlight the latest thinking in pediatric dermatology practice
• An essential resource for patient education

If you are searching for an up-to-date, time-tested, visual resource that has been enthusiastically received by your colleagues in dermatology and pediatrics, your search ends here.

Table of Contents:

Section 1: Benign Neonatal Dermatoses
Section 2: Milia, Miliaria, and Pustular and Acneiform Disorders
Section 3: Bacterial Infections
Section 4: Spirochetal, Protozoal, and Mycobacterial Diseases
Section 5: Viral and Rickettsial Diseases
Section 6: Fungal Infections
Section 7: Bites and Infestations
Section 8: Allergic, Eczematous, Irritant, and Light-Related Dermatoses
Section 9: Papulosquamous, Lichenoid, and Perforating Disorders
Section 10: Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders
Section 11: Genodermatoses
Section 12: Ichthyoses and Disorders of Keratinization
Section 13: Urticarial, Purpuric, and Vascular Reactions
Section 14: Bullous, Pustular, and Ulcerating Diseases
Section 15: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Section 16: Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Infection
Section 17: Disorders of the Dermis (Infiltrates, Atrophies, and Nodules)
Section 18: Drug Eruptions
Section 19: Panniculopathies
Section 20: Vascular and Lymphatic Dysplasias
Section 21: Neoplastic Diseases
Section 22: Adnexal Dysplasias
Section 23: Benign and Malignant Pigmented Lesions
Section 24: Miscellaneous Pigmentary Disorders
Section 25: Artifacts
Section 26: Disorders of Nails and Hair
Section 27: Miscellaneous Anomalies  

Features

·         Provides color illustrations throughout

·         Covers the science behind procedures

·         Contains the contributions of international experts from industry, academia, and practice

Summary

This text documents the science that lies behind the expanding field of cosmetic dermatology so that clinicians can practice with confidence and researchers can be fully aware of the clinical implications of their work. New chapters have been added to this edition on photodamage, actinic keratoses, UV lamps, hidradenitis suppurativa, age-related changes in male skin, changes in female hair with aging, nonabltaive laser rejuvenation, and cryolipolysis, and chapters have been updated throughout to keep this at the forefront of work and practice.

The Series in Cosmetic and Laser Therapy is published in association with the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.

Table of Contents

Skin Science and Parameters: Skin physiology and gender. Climatic influence on cosmetic skin parameters. Transepidermal water loss. Nail penetration. Pharmacology of Cosmetic Products and Ingredients: Sensitive skin: New findings yield new insights. Organic acids with novel functions: Hydroxy, bionic, N-acetylamino acids and N-acylpeptide derivatives. Retinyl propionate and related retinoids. Idebenone (hydroxydecyl ubiquinone). Antioxidants. Topical retinol: an efficacious solution for improvement of main photodamage signs. Applications of non-denatured soy in skin care. Kinetin. Urokinase and plasmin in dry skin and aging. Ceramides and the skin. 4-Hexyl-1,3-phenylenediol, an NF-kB inhibitor, improving clinical signs of aging. Perfumes. Survey of alternative and natural drugs in dermatology. Non-pathological Skin Treatments: Skin care products for normal, dry, and greasy skin. Self-tanning products. Astringents, masks, and ancillary skin care products. Regulatory overview of cosmeceuticals. Photodamage: Prevention. Photodamage and skin cancer: How successful are sunscreens as a means of prevention?. Photodamage: Protection and reversal with topical antioxidants. Actinic keratoses. Safety of UV nail lamps as used in professional nail salons. Specific Locations and Condition: Hair care. Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. The periorbital wrinkle. Cosmetology for normal nails. Cosmetics for abnormal and pathological nails. Evaluating hand and body lotions. Anticellulite products and therapies. Therapy of telangiectasia and varicose veins and their complications. Management of hirsutism and hypertrichosis. Pigmentation: Dyschromia. Treatment of keloids. Keratolytic treatment of acne. Hidradenitis suppurativa. Specific Groups: Age-related changes in male skin. Ethnic cosmetics. Ethnic variation in hair. Ethnic differences in skin properties. Changes in female hair with aging: new understanding and measures. The menopause, skin, and cosmetology. Cosmetological Treatments: Mesotherapy. Microneedles and cosmetics. Photodynamic therapy in dermatology. Cosmetic cryosurgery. Botulinum toxins. Soft tissue augmentation. Bioelectricity and its application in cosmetic dermatology. Chemical peelings. Lasers and light sources for vascular and pigmented components of photoaging. Nonablative laser rejuvenation. Cryolipolysis for non-surgical fat reduction. Assessment Techniques: Using the behind-the-knee (BTK) test to evaluate lotion transfer from products to skin. Assessing the efficacy of moisturizers.

 Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis. This colour atlas is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis of skin lesions and melanomas using a dermoscope. Beginning with an introduction to the use of the dermascope, the following chapters teach clinicians how to recognise dermoscopic criteria, colours and patterns, how to diagnose different types of lesions and calculate diagnostic algorithms. The finals sections cover related topics including entomodermatoscopy, inflammatoscopy, trichoscopy and capilaroscopy. This highly useful resource is enhanced by more than 1000 clinical images and illustrations. Key points * Comprehensive guide to diagnosis of skin lesions and melanomas using a dermoscope * Teaches clinicians how to recognise dermoscopic criteria * Covers related dermatoscopic topics * Includes more than 1000 images and illustrations

This comprehensive review of the histopathology of the human nail will act as a masterclass for all dermatologists, dermatopathologists, and nail-interested pathologists who have to interpret histological sections of nail tissue, which can be challenging for many reasons. In addition to a wealth of illustrated examples, the text guides the reader through the specialized terminology of nail science and supplies clinical data to help reach a reliable histopathological diagnosis.

 

Description: Trusted by general dermatologists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and more, Habif's Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy provides superbly illustrated, easy-to-follow guidance on skin conditions commonly seen in practice. This bestselling manual helps you identify, treat, and manage even hard-to-diagnose skin disorders and provides state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of dermatologic care. In this carefully revised 7th Edition, Dr. James Dinulos builds upon the foundation of excellence established by Dr. Thomas Habif, ensuring that this manual remains a global leader in the field and an indispensable resource in daily practice.
Table Of Contents:
Clinical Dermatology 7e 1. Principles of Diagnosis and Anatomy 2. Topical Therapy and Topical Corticosteroids 3. Eczema and Hand Dermatitis 4. Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing 5. Atopic Dermatitis 6. Urticaria, Angioedema, and Pruritus 7. Acne, Rosacea, and Related Disorders 8. Psoriasis and Other Papulosquamous Diseases 9. Bacterial Infections 10. Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Infections 11. Sexually Transmitted Viral Infections 12. Warts, Herpes Simplex, And Other Viral Infections 13. Superficial Fungal Infections 14. Exanthems and Drug Eruptions 15. Infestations and Bites 16. Vesicular and Bullous Diseases 17. Connective Tissue Diseases 18. Hypersensitivity Syndromes and Vasculitis 19. Light-Related Diseases and Disorders of Pigmentation 20. Benign Skin Tumors 21. Premalignant and Malignant Nonmelanoma Skin Tumors 22. Nevi and Malignant Melanoma 23. Vascular Tumors and Malformations 24. Hair Diseases 25. Nail Diseases 26. Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Disease 27. Dermatologic Surgical Procedures Disorders Index Quick Reference Formulary Corticosteroids (Topical)

 

 

The definitive survey of diagnostic dermatopathology—and the single-best resource for addressing differential diagnosis at the microscopic level For virtually every kind of skin lesion, this skill-sharpening resource has everything clinicians need to successfully perform differential diagnosis at the microscopic level. Dermatopathology features a systematic, algorithmic approach that cuts through the complexity of the discipline’s traditional disease-oriented focus, providing a ready-to-use diagnostic tool that puts the entire world of dermatopathology into perspective. This classic has won acclaim as the only dermatology pathology resource that is valuable for both teaching and for clinical practice and differential diagnosis. While other references may be more exhaustive, denser, or larger, none are more clinically useful as Dermatopathology. With 25% of the dermatology board and recertification examination consisting of dermatopathology topics, this is also an outstanding board review tool. Filled with hundreds of color photomicrographs, the book features a clear five-part organization and nearly forty detailed chapters—each reflecting the scientifically rigorous, up-to-date insights of authors who are acknowledged experts in the field. The book’s vast scope encompasses all skin disease processes—inflammatory, non-inflammatory, infections, and proliferations (harmatomas, hyperplasias, and neoplasms, plus disorders of nails and oral mucosa). •Includes Online Image Bank containing all the images in the book •Increased number of full-color images •Numerous tables assist clinicians differentiate similar conditions from one another •NEW CHAPTERS on laboratory methods and stains, and updated immunohistochemistry content

 

·  PART 1 Inflammatory Reactions in the Skin

·  1 Introduction to Microscopic Interpretation

·  2 Spongiotic Dermatitis

·  3 Interface Dermatitis

·  4 Psoriasiform Dermatitis

·  5 Superficial and Deep Perivascular Dermatitis

·  6 Nodular and Diffuse Cutaneous Infiltrates

·  7 Intraepidermal Vesiculopustular Diseases

·  8 Subepidermal Blistering Diseases

·  9 Vasculitis and Related Disorders

·  10 Disorders of Cutaneous Appendages

·  11 Panniculitis

·  *12 Cutaneous Drug Eruptions

·  13 Cutaneous Reactions to Exogenous Agents

·  PART 2 Predominantly Noninflammatory Conditions

·  14 Alterations of the Stratum Corneum and Epidermis

·  15 Disorders of Pigmentation

·  16 Deposition Disorders

·  17 Alterations of Collagen and Elastin

·  18 Ectopic Tissue

·  PART 3 Infections

·  19 Bacterial Infections

·  20 Treponemal and Rickettsial Diseases

·  21 Fungal Infections

·  22 Viral Infections

·  23 Protozoal and Algal Infections

·  24 Helminthic Diseases

·  PART 4 Proliferations—Hamartomas, Hyperplasias, and Neoplasias

·  25 Cutaneous Cysts and Related Lesions

·  26 Tumors of the Epidermis

·  27 Tumors of Melanocytes

·  28 Tumors with Hair Follicle and Sebaceous Differentiation

·  29 Sweat Gland Tumors

·  30 Fibrous and Fibrohistiocytic Tumors

·  31 Vascular Tumors and Vascular Malformations

·  32 Tumors of Adipose Tissue, Muscle, Cartilage, and Bone

·  33 Neural and Neuroendocrine Tumors

·  34 Lymphoid, Leukemic, and Other Cellular Infiltrates

·  35 Cutaneous Metastases

·  PART 5 Disorders of the Nail Apparatus, the Oral Mucosa, the Genital Mucosa, and the Conjunctiva (Tumors)

·  36 Disorders of the Nail Apparatus

·  37 Disorders of the Oral Mucosa

·  *38 Disorders of the Genital Mucosa

·  39 Conjunctival Tumors

·  Appendix 1: Laboratory Methods

·  Appendix 2: Current and Emerging Molecular Technologies in Dermatopathology

·  Appendix 3: Molecular Biologic Techniques for the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Lymphomas

 

• A practical guide for clinicians diagnosing and treating fungal infections
• Covers the patient approach, diagnostic tests, antifungal agents, and specific mycoses (with instructive cases)
• Thoroughly updated from the 1st edition and authored by worldwide experts

About this book

Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Infections, 2nd Edition is a thorough update to Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Mycoses.  Globally recognized experts are brought together again to provide the latest research and clinical evidence on fungal infections and basic mycology. 

This concise text is divided into sections dedicated to the patient approach, laboratory and radiological diagnosis, antifungal agents, mycoses and instructive cases.  Ideal for patient care or as a teaching guide, the busy infectious disease, hematology, oncology, pulmonology, or critical care specialist will find this resource to be a practical tool for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with fungal infections.

Reviews

“This book on the diagnosis and treatment of fungal diseases focuses on specific fungal infections and reviews antifungal agents. … This book should appeal to learners who are interested in fungal infections or clinicians who treat these patients. … It will be helpful to almost any clinician who may encounter patients with fungal diseases. … It provides evidence-based, concise, and clinically relevant material in a useful format that clinicians will find helpful.” (John S. Czachor, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2015)

 

Table of contents (22 chapters)

·         Approach to Patients with Suspected Fungal Infections

Hospenthal, Duane R.

Pages 3-7

·         Basic Mycology

Sutton, Deanna A.

Pages 11-23

·         Diagnostic Molecular Biology

Romanelli, Anna M. (et al.)

Pages 25-36

·         Diagnostic Histopathology

Bennett, John E.

Pages 37-43

·         Diagnostic Immunology

Pfeiffer, Christopher D. (et al.)

Pages 45-64

·         Diagnostic Radiology

Hospenthal, Maria Angela C. (et al.)

Pages 65-76

·         Antifungal Agents

Lewis, Russell E. (et al.)

Pages 79-97

·         Candidiasis

Sobel, Jack D.

Pages 101-117

·         Infection Due to Non-Candidal Yeasts

Vazquez, Jose A.

Pages 119-128

·         Aspergillosis

Boucher, Helen W. (et al.)

Pages 129-140

·         Hyalohyphomycosis: Infection Due to Hyaline Moulds

Hospenthal, Duane R.

Pages 141-149

·         Phaeohyphomycosis: Infection Due to Dark (Dematiaceous) Molds

Revankar, Sanjay G.

Pages 151-157

·         Mucormycosis (Zygomycosis)

Antachopoulos, Charalampos (et al.)

Pages 159-168

·         Pneumocystosis

Gigliotti, Francis (et al.)

Pages 169-174

·         Cryptococcosis

Maziarz, Eileen K. (et al.)

Pages 175-193

·         Blastomycosis

Sullivan, Donna C. (et al.)

Pages 195-204

·         Coccidioidomycosis

Johnson, Royce H. (et al.)

Pages 205-216

·         Histoplasmosis

Wheat, L. Joseph (et al.)

Pages 217-224

·         Paracoccidioidomycosis

Restrepo, Angela M. (et al.)

Pages 225-236

·         Sporotrichosis

Kauffman, Carol A.

Pages 237-244

·         Dermatophytosis (Tinea) and Other Superficial Fungal Infections

Welsh, Oliverio (et al.)

Pages 245-260

·         Fungal Infections of Implantation (Chromoblastomycosis, Mycetoma, Entomophthoramycosis, and Lacaziosis)

Queiroz-Telles, Flavio (et al.)

Pages 261-276

Features:
• Discusses skin peels, approaches to correcting sun damage, control of the pigmentary system, and stimulation of skin collagen
• Details the scientific thinking behind treatment regimes
• Shows how to integrate skin care into a dermatology practice or spa
• Contains more than 200 color illustrations points with drawings and clinical photographs

Summary :The Art of Skin Health Restoration and Rejuvenation, Second Edition presents a comprehensive review of Dr. Zein Obagi’s renowned skin care regimens and his techniques for revitalizing skin. Fully demonstrated and explained are Dr. Obagi’s skin peels and his approach to correcting sun damage, control of the pigmentary system, the stimulation of skin collagen, and how to restore skin elasticity. With more than 200 illustrations, a presentation of Dr. Obagi’s skin classification system, and a special section on combining laser skin resurfacing with other techniques, this volume is a valuable resource for the plastic surgeon, dermatologist, and cosmetic facial surgeon.

Authored by experts in the field, this brand-new reference presents a systematic approach to which flap or graft to use in which clinical situation and how to cut and move the skin. More than 350 full-color photographs and line drawings offer you step-by-step guidance. And, a DVD containing high-quality video clips demonstrates reconstructive procedures, including cutting, positioning, and suturing of flaps and grafts. Describes which flap or graft to choose in specific clinical situations, how to execute each repair (with a multitude of images and diagrams), and how to minimize the risks as well as manage potential complications. Provides algorithms to assist with flap and graft choices, as well as hundreds of superb full-color illustrations throughout. Includes an all-new chapter on Surgical Complications and Scar Revisions. Includes access to high-quality videos showing exactly how the flap/graft is incised, moved, and sutured. New videos include the Rhomboid Transposition Flap for Defect on the Lower Lid, the Island Pedicle Flap with Canthal Suspension, and the Primary Lid Repair with Diagonal Tarsal Suture Sine Marginal Sutures. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery is a practical guide for dermatologists edited by Shang I Brian Jiang, Director of Dermatologic and Mohs Micrographic Surgery at the University of California, San Diego. Divided into 25 chapters across three sections, this book begins with a section on designing a dermatologic surgery office, from the physical space and equipment, to pre-operative considerations such as anaesthesia, and post-operative considerations including bandaging and wound care. This section also includes chapters on suturing techniques, various flaps procedures, skin, cartilage and composite grafts. The second section focuses on reconstructive surgery for each anatomical site, including nose, periorbital, lip, cheek, forehead, ear, scalp and hand. The final section of the book covers post-operative management in detail, including procedures for scar refinement. Reconstructive Dermatologic Surgery features 200 full colour images, enhancing this ideal resource for residents, fellows and experienced dermatologic surgeons. Key Points * Practical guide to reconstructive dermatologic surgery * Edited by Shang I Brian Jiang, Director of Dermatologic and Mohs Micrographic Surgery at UCSD, San Diego * Covers reconstructive surgery by anatomical site, making this an excellent reference resource *200 full colour images

• Provides proven strategies for treating atopic dermatitis • Helps providers create a treatment plan for their atopic patients • Aids physicians in developing techniques for assessing patient compliance • Thoroughly addresses the significant economic and psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis About this book This book is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge regarding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of atopic dermatitis in both pediatric and adult patients. It provides an overview of the mechanism and presentation of atopic dermatitis and focuses on the management methods experienced dermatologists have used to successfully manage atopic dermatitis. This book provides physicians with insights into the management of atopic dermatitis, such as alternative treatments for pruritus, psychosocial impact on patients and families, assessing patient compliance, and patient resources. This book also: Provides proven strategies for treating atopic dermatitis Helps providers create a treatment plan for their atopic patients Aids physicians in developing techniques for assessing patient compliance Thoroughly addresses the significant economic and psychosocial impact of atopic

 

 

The WHO Classification of Skin Tumours is the 11th volume in the 4th edition of the WHO series on the classification of human tumours. The series (also known as the Blue Books) has long been regarded by pathologists as the gold standard for the diagnosis of tumours, and it is an indispensable guide for the design of evaluations, clinical trials, and studies involving cancer. These authoritative and concise reference books provide an international standard for anyone involved in cancer research or the care of cancer patients. Diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and genetic and other associated molecular alterations are described in a disease-oriented manner. This volume updates the existing ICD-O codes and provides new codes for use in epidemiology and cancer registration. It also provides information on clinical features, pathology, genetics, prognosis, and protective factors for each of the tumour types covered. The editors expect that this volume will be of particular interest to pathologists, oncologists, and dermatologists who manage or research skin tumours. Sections are included on all recognized neoplasms (and their variants) of the skin and its adnexae. Since the previous edition, there have been particularly substantial changes to the classification of melanoma, based on the latest information from genetic and molecular studies. Table of contents 1. Keratinocytic/epidermal tumours 2. Melanocytic tumours 3. Appendageal tumours 4. Haematolymphoid tumours 5. Soft tissue and neural tumours 6. Inherited tumour syndromes associated with skin malignancies

This book is an up-to-date practical guide to the treatment of both common and unusual bacterial, fungal, and protozoal skin infections. Antibiotics and other treatment options for common skin diseases such as acne, rosacea, erysipelas, and impetigo are extensively discussed, and a thorough update is provided on therapies for fungal infections in the nails, hair, and skin.

Current treatments for skin symptoms associated with sexually transmitted diseases are also explored in detail. A range of mycobacterial infections are discussed, and a further chapter considers the treatment of protozoal infections, including leishmaniasis, which are often unfamiliar to practitioners in the Western world. This handy book, with its helpful graphics and clear lists of symptoms, treatments, and practical tips, will be an ideal quick reference for the busy practitioner.

Table of contents (11 chapters)

·         Common Skin Bacterial Infections

Ingen-Housz-Oro, S. (et al.)

Pages 1-20

·         Antibiotics in the Management of Acne

Layton, Alison M.

Pages 21-40

·         Antimicrobial Treatment of Rosacea

Zouboulis, Christos C. (et al.)

Pages 41-56

·         Venereal Disease I: Syphilis

Tschachler, Erwin (et al.)

Pages 57-68

·         Venereal Disease II: Chlamydia trachomatis Infection, Gonorrhoea

Tiplica, George-Sorin (et al.)

Pages 69-80

·         Mycobacterial (Skin) Infections

Naafs, Bernard (et al.)

Pages 81-139

·         The Antifungal Drugs Used in Skin Disease

Sigurgeirsson, Bárður (et al.)

Pages 141-156

·         Fungal Infections of the Skin

Hay, Roderick J.

Pages 157-186

·         Fungal Infections of the Hair

Hay, Roderick J.

Pages 187-202

·         Onychomycosisa

Sigurgeirsson, Bárður

Pages 203-289

·         Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Hees, Colette L. M. (et al.)

Pages 291-338

Challenging Cases in Rheumatology and Diseases of the Immune System is the latest title in a growing collection of thought-provoking case-based titles from Massoud Mahmoudi, D.O., Ph.D. Like his three preceding titles, Challenging Cases in Allergy and Immunology (2009), Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin (2010), and Challenging Cases in Pulmonology (2011), this easy-to-read title presents the topic in a challenging and enjoyable case-based format. Developed by 30 distinguished contributors, the book consists of six parts and 16 chapters, with each chapter presenting two cases. The style of this title follows the previous books: each topic begins with an abstract, followed by a case presentation, working diagnosis, data, final diagnosis, and discussion. In addition, to enhance a review of the subject and stimulate critical thinking, there are 5 to 10 multiple choice questions and answers in each chapter. Challenging Cases in Rheumatology and Diseases of the Immune System is an indispensable resource for all clinicians who care for patients with rheumatic and immunologic disorders.

 

Description: Covering more than 250 of the most common dermatologic conditions from A to Z, Treatment of Skin Disease, 5th Edition, by Drs. Mark G. Lebwohl, Warren R. Heymann, John Berth-Jones, and Ian Coulson, is your go-to resource for authoritative, evidence-based treatment strategies in your daily practice. This award-winning text provides guidance on the fast-moving dermatological therapy options for virtually any skin disease you’re likely to encounter, including third-line and unusual therapies when initial options have not been successful. Summaries of each treatment strategy are accompanied by detailed discussions of treatment choices, with ratings on a consistent scale ranging from clinical studies to anecdotal reports.

Features:

Puts every possible therapeutic option at your disposal - including management strategies and first- to third-line therapies - for a truly complete guide to the vast array of dermatologic treatment options. Presents information in a consistent, tabular format, with checklists of diagnostic and investigative pearls and color-coded boxes for quick reference. Offers the combined knowledge and expertise of the world’s leading authorities in dermatology.

New To This Edition:

Features eight all-new chapters on Atypical Fibroxanthoma, Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis, Cryopyrin Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), Hypopigmented Dermatoses, Nail Psoriasis, Necrolytic Acral Erythema, Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, and Regional Pain. Provides more than 250 full-color clinical images of skin diseases, most of which are new to this edition. Includes off-label uses, new treatments like therapeutic antibodies and hedgehog inhibitors, and new indications for existing treatments. Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Table Of Contents:   1 Acanthosis Nigricans 2 Acne Keloidalis Nuchae 3 Acne Vulgaris 4 Acrodermatitis Enteropathica 5 Actinic Keratoses 6 Actinic Prurigo 7 Actinomycosis 8 Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis 9 Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Photoallergy 10 Alopecia Areata 11 Amyloidosis 12 Androgenetic alopecia 13 Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia 14 Angular cheilitis 15 Antiphospholipid syndrome 16 Aphthous Stomatitis 17 Atopic Dermatitis 18 Atypical fibroxanthoma 19 Atypical Nevi 20 Autoimmune progrestone dermatitis 21 Bacillary Angiomatosis 22 Balanitis 23 Basal Cell Carcinoma 24 Becker's Nevus 25 Bed bugs 26 Behçet's Disease 27 Bioterrorism 28 Bites and Stings 29 Blastomycosis 30 Blistering Distal Dactylitis 31 Body Dysmorphic Disease 32 Bowen's Disease and Erythroplasia of Queyrat 33 "Bullous Pemphigoid 34 Burning Mouth Syndrome (Glossodynia) 35 Calcinosis Cutis 36 Calciphylaxis 37 Capillaritis (pigmented purpuric dermatoses) 38 Cat Scratch Disease 39 Cellulite 40 Cellulitis and Erysipelas 41 Chancroid 42 Chilblains 43 Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis chronicus 44 Chromoblastomycosis 45 Chronic Actinic Dermatitis 46 Coccidioidomycosis 47 Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis 48 Cryopyrin Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS) 49 Cryptococcosis 50 Cutaneous candidiasis and chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis 51 Cutaneous Larva Migrans 52 Cutaneous Polyarteritis nodosa 53 Darier Disease 54 Decubitus Ulcers 55 Delusions of Parasitosis 56 Dermatitis Artefacta 57 Dermatitis Herpetiformis 58 Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans 59 Dermatomyositis 60 Diaper dermatitis 61 Discoid eczema 62 Discoid lupus erythematosus 63 Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp 64 Drug eruptions 65 Eosinophilic Fasciitis 66 Epidermal nevi 67 Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis 68 Epidermolysis Bullosa 69 Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita 70 Erosive Pustular Dermatosis 71 Erythema Annulare Centrifugum 72 Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans 73 Erythema Elevatum Diutinum 74 Erythema Multiforme 75 Erythema Nodosum 76 Erythrasma 77 Erythroderma 78 Erythrokeratodermas 79 Erythromelalgia 80 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria 81 Extramammary Paget's Disease 82 Fabry disease 83 Flushing 84 Follicular Mucinosis 85 Folliculitis 86 Folliculitis decalvans 87 Fox-Fordyce Disease 88 Furunculosis 89 Genital Warts (Condyloma Acuminata) 90 Geographic Tongue 91 Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome 92 Gonorrhea 93 Graft Versus Host Disease 94 Granuloma Annulare 95 Granuloma Faciale 96 Granuloma Inguinale 97 Granulomatous Cheilitis 98 Hailey-Hailey Disease 99 Hand and foot eczema (endogenous, pompholyx, dyshidrotic) 100 Hemangiomas 101 Hereditary Angioedema 102 Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia 103 Herpes Genitalis 104 Herpes Labialis 105 Herpes Zoster 106 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 107 Histoplasmosis 108 Hydroa Vacciniforme 109 Hyperhidrosis 110 Hypertrichosis and Hirsutism 111 Hypopigmented dermatoses 112 Ichthyoses 113 Impetigo 114 Inducible urticarias 115 Irritant Contact Dermatitis 116 Jellyfish stings 117 Jessner’s lymphocytic infiltrate 118 Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis 119 Juvenile Xanthogranuloma 120 Kaposi Sarcoma 121 Kawasaki Disease 122 Keloids 123 Keratoacanthoma 124 Keratosis Pilaris and Variants 125 Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis 126 Leg Ulcers 127 Leiomyoma 128 Leishmaniasis 129 Lentigo Maligna 130 Leprosy (Including Reactions) 131 Leukocytoclasic Vasculitis 132 Lichen Myxedematosus 133 Lichen Nitidus 134 Lichen Planopilaris 135 Lichen Planus 136 Lichen Sclerosus 137 Lichen Simplex Chronicus 138 Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis 139 Lipodermatosclerosis 140 Livedo Reticularis 141 Livedoid Vasculopathy 142 Lyme Borreliosis 143 Lymphangioma Circumscriptum 144 Lymphedema 145 Lymphocytoma Cutis 146 Lymphogranuloma Venereum 147 Lymphomatoid Papulosis 148 Malignant Atrophic Paupulosis 149 Malignant Melanoma 150 Mastocytoses 151 Melasma 152 Merkel Cell Carcinoma 153 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Panton Valentine Leukcidin Staphylococcus aureus infections 154 Miliaria 155 Molluscum Contagiosum 156 Morphea 157 Mucoceles 158 Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid 159 Mycetoma: Eumycetoma and Actinomycetoma 160 Mycobacteria (atypical) skin infections 161 Mycosis Fungoides 162 Myiasis 163 Myxoid Cyst 164 Nail Psoriasis 165 Necrobiosis Lipoidica 166 Necrolytic acral erythema 167 Necrolytic Migratory Erythema 168 Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis 169 Neurofibromatosis, Type 1 170 Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome 171 Nevus Sebaceus 172 Notalgia paresthetica 173 Onchocerciasis 174 Oral Lichen Planus 175 Orf 176 Palmoplantar Keratoderma 177 Palmoplantar Pustulosis 178 Panniculitis 179 Papular Urticaria 180 Paracoccidioidomycosis (South American Blastomycosis) 181 Parapsoriasis 182 Paronychia 183 Parvovirus Infection 184 Pediculosis 185 Pemphigus 186 Perforating Dermatoses 187 Perioral Dermatitis 188 Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome 189 Pinta and Yaws 190 Pitted and Ringed Keratolysis (Keratolysis Plautare Sulcatum) 191 Pityriases Rubra Pilaris 192 Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica 193 Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta 194 Pityriasis Rosea 195 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 196 Polymorphic Light Eruption 197 Porokeratoses 198 Porphyria Cutanea Tarda 199 Port wine stain ("Nevus flammeus") 200 Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and other disorders of hyperpigmentation 201 Pregnancy Dermatoses 202 Pretibial Myxedema 203 Prurigo Nodularis 204 Prurigo Pigmentosa 205 Pruritus 206 Pruritus Ani 207 Pruritus Vulvae 208 Pseudofolliculitis Barbae 209 Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum 210 Psoriasis 211 Psychogenic Excoriation 212 Pyoderma Gangrenosum 213 Pyogenic Granuloma 214 Radiation Dermatitis 215 Raynaud's Disease and Phenomenon 216 Reactive Arthritis 217 Regional pain, complex regional pain 218 Relapsing Polychondritis 219 Rhinophyma 220 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and other Rickettsial Infections 221 Rosacea 222 Sarcoidosis 223 Scabies 224 Scleredema 225 Scleroderma 226 Sebaceous Hyperplasia 227 Seborrheic Eczema 228 Seborrheic Keratosis 229 Sporotrichosis 230 Squamous Cell Carcinoma 231 Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome 232 Steatocystoma Multiplex 233 Stoma Care 234 Striae 235 Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 236 Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis 237 Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis of the Newborn 238 Sweet Syndrome 239 Syphilis 240 Syringomata 241 Tinea Capitis 242 Tinea Pedis and Skin Dermatophytosis 243 Tinea unguium 244 Tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) 245 Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome 246 Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis (Grover Disease) 247 Trichotillimania 248 Tuberculosis and Tuberculids 249 Urticaria and Angioedema 250 Varicella 251 Viral exanthems: rubella, roseola, rubeola, enterovirus 252 Viral Warts 253 Vitiligo 254 Vulvodynia 255 Wells Syndrome 256 Xanthomas 257 Xeroderma Pigmentosum 258 Xerosis 259 Yellow Nail Syndrome Index

The treatment of skin cancer has become an increasingly multispecialty practice. Ongoing surgical and postsurgical advances and emergent factors that predispose patients to these tumors have changed the treatment paradigm. Having a keen understanding of diagnostic, surgical, and nonsurgical treatment options is key to identifying, treating, or referring patients with potential cutaneous malignancies.

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